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September-October. 2025 | @ Halal
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sible for ensuring that no shortcuts or compromises threaten the confidence that Muslims place in the halal logo. This aligns with the Qur’ anic guidance on integrity and justice:
“ Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.”( Quran, An‐Nisa’ 4:58)
THE SILENT GUARDIANS OF HALAL
Halal auditors and compliance officers are the unsung heroes of the halal industry. Their names do not appear on advertisements, yet their work underpins the credibility of the logo.
External auditors meticulously check documents, production processes, and facilities. Their work is often demanding, involving long hours in factories, observing processes and reviewing thick files of certificates, but their vigilance ensures consumer confidence in halal-certified products.
Internal compliance officers play an equally critical role. They are the first line of defence, monitoring daily operations, correcting lapses, and preparing for external inspections.
They run training sessions, organise mock audits, and act as the bridge between production teams and certification bodies. Without them, many companies would struggle to maintain compliance consistently.
Both internal and external auditors share the understanding that the halal logo is not merely a business tool but a symbol of faith and responsibility. Each audit they conduct represents hours of preparation, inspection, and coordination to ensure that what reaches Muslim consumers is safe, permissible, and trustworthy.
CONCLUSION
The halal logo is more than a mark. It is a promise of compliance and integrity. Through internal and external audits mandated by MPPHM 2020 and MHMS 2020, companies ensure that halal products are authentic, hygienic, and trustworthy.
Halal auditors and compliance officers carry an amanah( trust) to protect the integrity of the halal system. Every document checked, every facility inspected, and every certificate verified is an act of safeguarding the ummah’ s trust in what they consume.
For consumers, awareness is the first step to confidence. By choosing certified products, understanding halal processes, and supporting brands that uphold halalan toyyiban, every purchase becomes an act of responsibility.
Halal audits connect faith, knowledge, and integrity, ensuring that what reaches our tables is safe for the body and pure for the soul.-