PNAC
Halal Certification Assured by Pakistan National Accreditation Agency
PNAC (Pakistan National Accreditation Council) is Pakistan’s only national accreditation authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology. In 2012, as the first institution in the world to launch the Halal Accreditation Scheme, it provides international assurance to the certification bodies it accredits.
PNAC Accredited
GLOBAL ACI- IHAF – SMIIC – ILAC
PNAC is a non-profit public body established in 1998 following the WTO agreement; it secures national and international recognition of Halal Certification Bodies accredited under PS 4992 / OIC-SMIIC 2:2019.
What is PNAC?
Leading the World in Halal Accreditation
PNAC (Pakistan National Accreditation Council) was established in 1998 as a non-profit public institution under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) following the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement. As Pakistan’s only national accreditation authority, PNAC assesses the competence of certification, inspection and laboratory organizations according to national and international standards. In 2012, it was the first accreditation body in the world to launch the Halal Accreditation Scheme.
As of 2004, PNAC is a Global ACI (Global Accreditation Cooperation) MoU signatory, ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Association) MRA signatory and APAC (Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation) member. It is also a founding board member of IHAF (International Halal Accreditation Forum) and a member of SMIIC (Standardization and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries). This membership structure ensures that the certificates issued by PNAC accredited Halal certification bodies are mutually recognized both in 57 OIC member countries and in the global market.
PNAC Accredited Standard Families
Halal Certification Bodies
Accredits the competence and impartiality of Halal Certification Bodies (HCB) under the PS 4992:2010 / OIC-SMIIC 2:2019 standard.
Test and Calibration Laboratories
Evaluates the technical competence and measurement reliability of test and calibration laboratories within the scope of ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
Medical Laboratories
Accredits the quality management and technical competence of medical laboratories under the ISO 15189 standard.
Inspection Organizations
Evaluates the independence and technical competence criteria of inspection bodies within the scope of ISO / IEC 17020 standard.
Management Systems Certification
Provides accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other management systems certification bodies under the ISO/IEC 17021 standard.
Product Certification
Accredits the competence and compliance of product certification bodies under the ISO/IEC 17065 standard.
PNAC’s International Recognition and Memberships
IHAF – International Halal Accreditation Forum
PNAC is a founding board member of IHAF. IHAF brings together halal accreditation bodies from around the world under one roof, ensuring global recognition of accreditation decisions.
SMIIC – Standardization Institute for Islamic Countries
Thanks to SMIIC membership, PNAC accreditation is part of a chain of halal standards recognized in 57 OIC member countries; PS 4992 / OIC-SMIIC 2 certificates have a wide range of recognition.
GLOBAL ACI – Global Mutual Recognition
PNAC is a signatory of GLOBAL ACI and its management systems, product certification and laboratory accreditations are mutually recognized internationally.
Our PNAC Accreditation Scope
USB Pakistan LLP is a Halal Certification Body (HCB) accredited by PNAC under PS 4992:2010 / OIC-SMIIC 2:2019 standard. Detailed information can be found at www.pnac.gov.pk.
Accredited Product Categories
- CI – Halal Slaughter and Animal Product Processing: slaughterhouse inspections, animal welfare and compliance with Islamic slaughter rules.
- CIII – Perishable Animal and Vegetable Product Processing: cold chain foods, meat and dairy products, ready-to-eat food production.
- CIV – Ambient Stable Product Processing: canned food, dry food, biscuits, chocolate, snacks and ready mixes.
- I – Food Packaging and Packaging Material Production: Packaging materials and production processes in contact with halal products.
Accredited Standards and Registration
- PS 4992:2010 / OIC-SMIIC 2:2019 – Halal Certification Body (HCB) accreditation
- PS 3733 / OIC-SMIIC 1 – Halal Food Management System certification
- Section 34 of the PHA Act 2016 – Pakistan Halal Authority registration (HCB status)
Open to OIC Markets Safely with Halal Certificate
USB Certification offers halal certification services under PS 4992 / OIC-SMIIC 2:2019 with our PNAC accredited USB Pakistan LLP office; securing your exports with certificates recognized in 57 OIC member countries.
