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IIDC – Your
halal certifier,
globally renowned
and approved.

Islamic Information, Documentation and Certification GmbH –
The independent and internationally accredited inspection
and certification center for halal foods and services.

Welcome to
the IIDC

The Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) is an independent and internationally accredited inspection and certification center for halal foods and services. Our certifications are offered throughout Europe and extend to all commodities and services for which halal safety is a must for Muslims.

All of our qualified and dedicated staff members see offering top-quality halal commodities and services through our halal certification as an opportunity to provide a global service to Muslim consumers. With halal certification, we provide the economy with the opportunity to develop new markets around the world. Since problems or uncertainties regarding halal products are always cropping up in Europe, both in production and in consumption, the IIDC decided, after conducting in-depth research and studies, to create transparency in this area for the economy and for Muslims.

Here we are at home

A progress report by
Günther Ahmed Rusznak

Founder, President, and CEO of IIDC/IIDZ

Halal certification is now a must in many areas. From the very beginning, we too clearly realized that mere knowledge of the canon in the Koran was no longer sufficient in the complex world of the food and services industry. Hence the first step was to create our own standard (ONR 142000), in which halal could be considered basically from the standpoint of religion, but also in light of the requirements of the industry.

Over time the standards and norms of the respective importing countries were adopted and just before our "12th birthday", we received one of the most highly respected accreditations (UAE.S.2055/GSO 2055/OIC/SMIIC) for our outstanding work.

Behind the letters and numbers, the registration is in the seven Emirates in UAE, in the seven GCC countries, and in the fifty-seven (57) OIC member countries. But our accreditations and recognitions go far beyond that, it is worldwide, our cooperation partners are found on every continent of the world, we speak their languages and the desire for perfection unites us.

With our Halal certification we enable the worldwide export of European goods to Islamic countries and countries with an Islamic population. We are proud of our many satisfied customers, our qualified employees, our four branches in Austria, Hungary, Germany and France and our most sincere aspiration is to serve business and Muslims around the world.

Officially recognized by

SFDA Saudi Food & Drug Authority

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ESMA Emirates Authority For Standardization & Metrology

UAE United Arab Emirates

CICOT The Central Islamic Council of Thailand

EIAC Emirates International Accreditation Center

MOPH Ministry of Public Health

JAKIM Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia

Officially recognized in

07 United Arab Emirates

06 GCC states

56 OIC states

Thanks to these accreditations, including that of the prestigious UAE accreditation center as well as the official approval in Thailand and Malaysia, our customers can export to nearly anywhere in the world with no trouble.

What is halal?

The term "halal" comes from Arabic and essentially means "permissible, clean". Considerable importance is attached to this term in the Islamic faith. According to Islamic law, any acts that are permissible and in keeping with Islamic canon are deemed "halal". All impermissible acts are grouped under the term "haram".

Islamic jurisprudence subdivides acts into exactly five categories:

fard (obligatory)
mandub (recommended)
halal (permissible)
makrooh (disapproved)
haram (forbidden).

These provisions are governed in the Koran and in the Sunna and faithful Muslims comply with them. Obviously, there are also provisions with respect to food.

What foods are considered halal (permissible)?
All foods that are permissible according to Islamic law may be designated as "halal". Examples include various kinds of poultry such as chicken, duck, goose, etc. Their eggs are also always permissible.

What foods are considered haram (forbidden)?
Many people know that consuming pork is forbidden in Islam. However, what many do not know is that other foods should be avoided as well. For example, it is forbidden to eat the flesh of animals that have died or that have been killed by other animals. It is also forbidden to eat animals that have been slaughtered in the name of another deity. The consumption of blood or processed blood is also forbidden.

What is “halal” slaughtering?
According to Islamic law, all land-dwelling animals have to be slaughtered according to a specific ritual so that their flesh remains halal. A Muslim must recite the Bismillah, an Islam prayer (in the name of God), as he kills the animal with a quick cut. All national animal protection ordinances and stipulations pertaining to slaughter are strictly observed.

What beverages are considered haram (forbidden)?
The consumption of alcohol is forbidden in Islam. An exception is alcohol that is used solely for medicinal purposes and when there is no equivalent non-alcoholic medication available. It can generally be assumed that dealcoholized beverages are “halal”. The alcohol ban does not apply to extractions, disinfection, etc.

What are the benefits of
halal certification for your company?

islamic countries

1.6 Mrd.

Muslims worldwide

45 Mio.

Muslims in Europe

632 Mrd $

of halal-certified food exports in 2018

Of the 1.6 billion Muslims in the world, ca. 700,000 live in Austria, 5 million in Germany, and ca. 45 million in Europe. For industry (food, beverages, cosmetics, clothing, etc.) and its suppliers as well as for food marketers (restaurants, plant, school, and kindergarten cafeterias, catering companies, hotels, airlines, banks, etc.), this gives rise not only to the need but also to the business opportunity to market commodities and services that both conform to the religious laws of Muslims worldwide and fulfill the country-specific legal requirements.

The advantages
for your company

Assurance of halal compliance of raw or precursor materials in processing
Development of new markets and customer segments
Trend market with great potential for growth

National and international acceptance of your halal products and services
Advertising impact and strengthening of your image
Consumer trust and increased customer satisfaction
Halal compliance of your finished products

Our
services

Preliminary review (free of charge)
Initial discussion and plant tour
Process optimization and implementation support
Personnel training
Audit

Halal certificate
Follow-up support
New product integration
Market advisory
Market information

Product research
Trade fair support
Certification to national and international standards such as U.A.E/GCC. 2055 Standards, MS 1500:2009 (Malaysian Standard), ONR 142000, etc.
International acceptance or accreditation in all key customer countries

State of the art processes
and technologies

IIDC certified halal foods are sampled and then tested in an independent, accredited laboratory using ultra-modern PCR-DNA analyses.

Areas of competence

The highest level of quality is achieved through networking and pooling the various skills in the plant inspection and certification process.

Definition and standardization of the Islamic-theological prerequisites for halal and haram and accurate portrayal in the production and/or service area
Analysis and adaptation of production and service procedures and production resources
Assurance of the halal quality system and recording of the required data and documentation for this purpose

Competent IIDC staff members establish the halal criteria and confirm halal quality. The know-how of industrial production and quality management experts was used for establishing halal standards.