Frequently Asked Questions - Local Halaal Board

How do I apply for Halaal certification?

To apply for Halaal certification simply click here to be redirected to the application portal.
What are the processes involved in the LHB Halaalan Twayyiban certification?

Halaalan Twayyiban Certification in South Africa is voluntary. Businesses decide whether they want to apply for Halaalan Twayyiban certification. Should they proceed to apply, there will be a series of desktop and site audits to determine if the company is capable in maintaining and complying with LHB Halaalan Twayyiban conditions and requirements. Inspections and checks will continuously take place post-certification.
As a basic guideline, generally there are 3 types of requirements in the Halaalan Twayyiban application process:
i. Halaalan Twayyiban Requirements - All raw materials used must be Halaalan Twayyiban and substantiated with supporting documents;
ii. Staffing Requirements - There must be a minimum of 2 or 3 Muslim staff employed in each premises applied for Halaalan Twayyiban certification;
iii. System Requirements - The applicant must comply with the 10 principles of the South Africa LHB Halaalan Twayyiban Quality Management System.
Click here to learn more on LHB Halaalan Twayyiban Conditions and requirements.
I am in the organizing committee for my company's function that will be held in a hotel. How do I cater Halaal food for my Muslim colleagues?

For clients requiring Halaalan Twayyiban food for events held at non-Halaalan Twayyiban certified hotels, we do offer the services that you require which is the Ad-Hoc Halaalan Twayyiban Certification Services.
We offer 3 Packages for this service:
Package A, which comprises of both ritual cleansing and food verification service
Package B, which comprises of the ritual cleansing service only, and
Package C, which comprises of the food verification service only.

We generally recommend Package A to our clients, as it is inclusive of both services that are essential in assuring that the food that will be served in the event is Halaalan Twayyiban-compliant.
To apply for our Ad Hoc Halaalan Twayyiban Certification Services, you would have to complete our application form and forward us the completed copy, along with menu card for the event and supporting Halaalan Twayyiban certificates for its ingredients, latest by 14 working days before date of event. We will alert you should there be any shortcomings in your application and give you a deadline to rectify. After all the requirements have been met, we will process the application and issue you an invoice within 5 working days.

Please do note that we are unable to make any arrangement for the date and timing of the cleansing as it is subject to our contractors' schedule. However, we will take note of the requested date, and will provide their contact numbers when we issue you your invoice, to which you may proceed to liaise with them directly.
Do I need to have a Halaalan Twayyiban certificate for fresh, whole eggs, to cater to the Muslim public?

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