Common questions

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions 

  • What does Halal mean?

    The word Halal means licit, permitted, authorized by Islamic jurisprudence. It is all that God has authorized for human consumption.

  • What does Haram mean?

    Haram is the opposite of Halal, it means prohibited, illicit, impure.

  • What is Halal slaughter?

    Halal slaughter is an Islamic sacrificial ritual, which must be performed with humanism and respect, invoking God, to make that meat suitable for consumption by Muslims. See more details at: https://www.fambrashalal.com.br/abate-halal

  • Does FAMBRAS Halal sell meat and Halal products?

    No, FAMBRAS Halal does not sell Halal meat, or any other type of Halal product, such as food, cosmetics and drugs.

  • Where to buy meats / Halal products?

    FAMBRAS Halal does not indicate establishments for the purchase of Halal products, since it does not have any Halal certified points of sale, and does not operate with the commercialization or distribution of meat or any other type of Halal product.

  • Can I buy any product from the brands on the Certified Companies page, such as Halal?

    No, FAMBRAS Halal guarantees that only products duly identified with the Halal guarantee seal are certified and suitable for consumption by Muslims, as there are cases of companies that certify only some of their products, others that manufacture the same product in two different units, and certifies only one of the units.

  • How much does Halal certification cost?

    The cost of Halal certification varies according to the certification category, slaughterhouse, processed foods, chemicals, cosmetics, etc. This cost is also influenced by the duration of the audit, which in turn is impacted by the number of auditors, the number of employees and the complexity of the certified company.

  • How long does the Halal certification process take?

    The duration of the Halal certification process varies from customer to customer, depending on the amount of raw materials involved in the manufacturing process of the Halal product, and the ease of contact with suppliers. On average, the Halal certification process takes 30 to 60 days.

  • How is the Halal certification process done?

    The fast and reliable Halal certification process!

  • Does FAMBRAS Halal operate only in Brazil?

    No, FAMBRAS Halal has an office in Colombia and Paraguay, therefore it also operates in these countries, and in other Latin countries that do not have globally recognized Halal certifiers.

  • With the FAMBRAS HALAL certificate, can I trade with any country?

    Yes, FAMBRAS HALAL is a globally recognized Halal certification body, with the exception of Egypt and Iran which have their own certifier, from the government, for other countries and markets we are recognized.

  • Can any product be Halal certified?

    No. Unable to certify:

  • Does FAMBRAS HALAL offer Halal consultancy?

    No. FAMBRAS Halal is a Halal certification body, and due to our impartiality policy we cannot offer consultancy.

  • Does FAMBRAS HALAL provide Halal training?

    No. FAMBRAS Halal is a Halal certification body, and due to our impartiality policy we do not offer individualized training to clients, so as not to violate any conflict of interest between the parties.

  • How to know if a Halal certificate is real?

    There are several ways to check the veracity of the Halal certificate, such as checking the QR code of the document, or sending an email to certificate@fambrashalal.com.br, or even getting in touch through the page https://www.fambrashalal .com.br/solicitacao-de-escopo

  • How to work at FAMRBAS Halal?

    We are very happy that you are interested in being part of our institution! Send your resume to the email vendas@fambrashalal.com.br, and if there is any vacancy that fits your profile, we will contact you.

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