Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA)
Pakistan’s Statutory Halal Certification Authority.
PHA was established by Act VIII of 2016 of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and is the legal authority to determine the Halal status of products. USB Certification is a Halal Certification Body registered by PHA.
PHA Registered
Halal Certification
PHA is the statutory body within Pakistan’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) responsible for determining the Halal status of imported and exported products and the Halal status of products, processes and services in the local market.
What is a PHA?
Legal Authority and Mission
The Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) was established under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) by Act VIII of 2016 of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to promote trade in Halal products and processes. PHA is responsible for determining the Halal status of imported/exported products as well as products, processes and services that are maintained and monitored at all times in the local market. It facilitates national and international trade integration as the sole legal authority for Halal certification in Pakistan.
PHA’s main mandate is to assess and register the competence of Halal Certification Bodies, monitor the correct use of Halal marks and ensure the integrity of the Halal supply chain. The Authority is implementing secondary legislation, in particular the Pakistan Halal (Certification Marks) Regulations 2021, to increase Halal confidence among domestic and international consumers.
Halal Certification Areas Authorized by PHA
Halal Food Products
Oversees and approves certification processes in all Halal food categories including meat, dairy, aquaculture and processed foods.
Halal Cosmetics and Personal Care
It covers the evaluation of raw materials, production and packaging processes in cosmetics, perfumes and personal care products in accordance with Halal requirements.
Halal Pharmaceuticals and Health Products
Supervises the compliance of Halal raw material procurement, production and filling conditions in pharmaceuticals, food supplements and health products.
Halal Logistics and Warehousing
It provides the logistics control framework to prevent cross-contamination in the transportation, storage and retail processes of halal products.
Halal Industrial Products and Packaging
Assessment processes covering Halal compliance in Halal animal by-products, leather, packaging materials and industrial products.
Halal Services and Restaurant
Conducts compliance assessment of Halal kitchen and service processes for restaurants, hotels, catering and mass catering services.
Legal Basis and Recognition of the PHA
PHA Act 2016 (VIII)
The Halal Authority of Pakistan Act No. VIII of 2016 enacted by the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan defines the legal authority and supervisory framework.
2021 Regulations and Certification Framework
The Pakistan Halal (Certification Marks) Regulations 2021 details the requirements for registration and authorization of Halal Certification Bodies.
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
PHA operates under Pakistan’s Ministry of Science and Technology and is officially recognized at the state level.
PHA Halal Certification Scope
USB Certification is a registered Halal Certification Body under section 34 of the PHA Act 2016 read with clause 23 of the Pakistan Halal (Certification Marks) Regulations 2021 for Registration of Halal Certification Bodies. For more information, please visit phra.gov.pk.
PHA Registered Halal Certification
- Halal food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical certifications for the Pakistani market
- Pakistan Halal (Certification Marks) Regulations 2021 compliance
- Authorization to use Halal marks recognized by PHA
Legal Basis
- Registration under Section 34 of the PHA Act 2016 (VIII)
- Pakistan Halal (Certification Marks) Regulations 2021, Article 23
- Authorization to issue Halal certificate of conformity in export and import processes
Open to Pakistan Market with Halal Certificate
As a PHA registered Halal Certification Body, USB Certification provides trusted compliance services for the Pakistani and international Halal markets.
