Halal
UAE halal conformity (MoIAT national halal system, EIAC-accredited CBs)
Mandatory for meat/poultry & animal-derived products; commonly requested for all food
About this certificate
- Type
- Religious
- Issued by
- Halal certification bodies registered with UAE MoIAT; accredited by EIAC (or IHAF-recognised ABs)
- Recognised bodies
- EIAC; MoIAT register of halal CBs; UAE.S 2055-1, UAE.S/GSO 2055-2
- Product scope
- Meat, poultry, products with animal-derived ingredients, and any food with halal claim
- Typical validity
- Scheme certificate usually 1-3 years; per-shipment halal slaughter cert for meat
- Key data on the certificate
- Certificate no.; CB name, MoIAT registration & accreditation (EIAC) logo; holder; site; product list/scope; standard (UAE.S 2055-1); issue & expiry; halal mark
Key markets that require it
- United Arab Emirates — Mandatory: Meat, poultry, products with animal-derived ingredients; any halal claim Source for United Arab Emirates
Markets named in the catalogue
UAE; accepted widely across GCC
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.