ACCREDITATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Through the sheer grace and mercy of Allah Ta’ala, SANHA enjoys the accreditation and recognition of the following international bodies.

GCC Accreditation Centre (GAC)

The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Accreditation Centre was established with the approval of the ministers concerned with standardization in the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and the Republic of Yemen as an independent body that provides accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies and activities related to accreditation such as training and awareness, as well as representing member states in international forums related to accreditation activities around the world.

The GCC Accreditation Centre specialises in the fields of calibration, measurement, testing, inspection and certification, known generically as conformity assessment. It is established under the stewardship of the Standardization Organization of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and is governed by a Board of Directors who conduct regular supervision over the affairs of the Centre.

SANHA is proud to have been accredited with GAC since 2017.

Emirates International Accreditation Centre

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is a governmental accreditation body based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established in the year 2015 pursuant to Law number (27) for the year 2015. This law was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai. The main activity of EIAC is to accredit Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), both Governmental and Private, within the UAE and overseas, including Laboratories (Testing, Calibration and Medical), Inspection Bodies, Certification Bodies (Management System, Product Certification and Personal Certification), Halal Conformity Assessment Bodies, Proficiency Testing Program Providers, Reference Materials Production Activities, Validation and Verification Activities.

EIAC is a successor of Dubai Accreditation Center (DAC) which started accreditation activities in the early 90s and is the largest accreditation body in the Middle East region.

SANHA has been accredited with EIAC since 2019.

Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)

Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Malay: Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia) or popularly known as JAKIM, is a federal government agency that administers Islamic affairs in Malaysia.

JAKIM plays a pivotal role in the development and progress of Muslims in Malaysia whilst preserving the purity of Islamic Beliefs and teachings.

The organizations structure comprises 3 main sectors which are then further divided. The Halaal Management Division is amongst one of these and whose primary role is to carry out Halaal enforcement and supervision.

JAKIM recognises foreign halal certification bodies (FHCB) which act as JAKIM representatives to monitor and verify the Halaal status of raw materials and are authorised to give Halaal certification.

SANHA has been recognised by JAKIM since inception.

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.

The role of Muis is to see that the many and varied interests of Singapore’s Muslim community are looked after.

Among the principal functions of Muis are:

  • Administration of Zakat, Wakaf (endowment), pilgrimage affairs, Halaal certification and other activities related to the socio-religious life of Muslims in Singapore
  • Construction, development, administration and management of mosques
  • Development and administration of Islamic Education and Madrasah
  • Issuance of religious guidance to the community

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) seeks to provide the best services to beneficiaries, protect consumer health and safety, and is continuously developing and updating Saudi standards and technical regulations to protect our national markets from counterfeit, inferior, and fraudulent goods, and to support the national economy.​

SANHA is recognised by SASO as a Conformity Assessment Body.

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national regulatory authority responsible for ensuring the safety of food, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and animal feed. Established in 2003, the SFDA develops and enforces regulations that protect public health and facilitate trade.
As part of Saudi Arabia’s Halaal assurance framework, the SFDA is responsible for the approval and oversight of foreign Halaal Certification Bodies authorised to certify products exported to the Kingdom. Through its regulatory framework, the SFDA ensures compliance with the applicable Saudi and Gulf Halaal standards.

Saudi Halal Center (SHC)

The Saudi Halal Center (SHC) is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s competent authority responsible for implementing and administering the national Halaal assurance programme. Operating under the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, the Centre is responsible for the recognition, monitoring and supervision of foreign Halaal Certification Bodies, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabia’s Halaal regulations and internationally recognised standards.
The Saudi Halal Center plays a central role in strengthening confidence in Halaal certification and facilitating the importation of Halaal products into the Kingdom.

Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)

The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) is the highest Islamic authority in Thailand responsible for the administration of Islamic affairs, including the supervision and recognition of Halaal certification. Established under Thai law, CICOT safeguards the integrity of Halaal certification and promotes confidence in Halaal products both within Thailand and internationally.
CICOT recognises competent foreign Halaal Certification Bodies whose certification is accepted for products exported to Thailand.

Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH)

Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH) is the Government of Indonesia’s competent authority responsible for administering the country’s mandatory Halaal Product Assurance System. Established under Law No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halaal Product Assurance, BPJPH regulates Halaal certification activities and recognises competent foreign Halaal Certification Bodies for products exported to Indonesia.
BPJPH ensures that imported Halaal products comply with Indonesia’s Halaal requirements, providing assurance to consumers through a comprehensive national Halaal assurance system.

Halal Accreditation Authority (HAK)

The Halal Accreditation Authority (HAK) is the national accreditation body of the Republic of Türkiye responsible for accrediting Halaal conformity assessment bodies in accordance with internationally recognised Halaal standards. Established in 2017, HAK promotes confidence in Halaal certification by ensuring that accredited certification bodies operate with competence, impartiality and consistency.
HAK contributes to the international harmonisation of Halaal accreditation and facilitates the mutual acceptance of accredited Halaal certification systems.

Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Qatar

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is the competent government authority responsible for protecting public health and regulating food safety within the State of Qatar. As part of its regulatory framework for imported Halaal products, the Ministry recognises approved foreign Halaal Certification Bodies whose certification is accepted for products entering the Qatari market.
The Ministry’s recognition programme ensures that imported Halaal products comply with Qatar’s regulatory requirements and recognised Halaal standards, thereby providing confidence to consumers and facilitating international trade.