Shipment Certification

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What is a Shipment Certificate?

A Shipment Certificate is an official document issued by Halal Quality Control (HQC) or a recognized halal certification body and covers only one specific shipment originating from an approved production site.
The certificate is primarily used for the export of halal products (particularly meat and meat products) and is mandatory for markets where shipment verification is required by law or regulation. While it is often used by slaughterhouses (Type A), it can also be requested by other certified companies (Type B), depending on the product and the destination country.

A Shipment Certificate includes, among other things:
the producer,
the exporter,
the importer (established in the exporting country),
the reference number of the health or veterinary certificate (if applicable),
product quantities (kg or liters),
production and expiration dates,
product description,
a valid signature of an authorized signatory,
a unique QR code linking to the official HQC validation page,
and a unique certificate number.

A Manufacturer's or General Halal Certificate is not the same as a Shipment Certificate and cannot replace this document.
Validity
Unlike factory or general Halal certificates, a Shipment Certificate is valid only for a specific shipment and has no continuous validity period. Its validity is linked to the date of issue and the specific shipment.
Products & Importers
The producer, exporter, and importer must be explicitly listed on the Shipment Certificate to ensure full traceability and validity.
The importer must be located in the country of export (for example, export from the Netherlands to the United Arab Emirates)..
Product Descriptions
The certificate includes an annex listing the approved products included in the shipment. This annex typically includes item numbers, product names, descriptions, and brand names.
E-Portal
For safety and integrity reasons, Shipment Certificates can only be requested via the HQC E-Portal after successful registration and verification.
Each Shipment Certificate can be digitally validated via QR code and certificate number.

A Shipment Certificate is an additional service on top of a valid Halal certification of the company.
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Additional Information

The HQC Certification Scheme. 
More information about our Schemes. .

Certificate Type HA: only for fresh and frozen meat.       

Certificate Type HB: All other products, including processed meat. 

A Factory Certificate is a general conformity certificate stating that a client can produce Halal products or provide services that are Halal compliant. It is valid for a period of 1 to 3 years and lists the approved products or services. 
The Halal Shipment Certificate is specifically linked to a shipment from an approved manufacturer or facility. This certificate is usually used by slaughterhouses exporting fresh or frozen [Type HA] meat, but can also be used by companies other than slaughterhouses [Type HB]. 

Please note that shipment certificates are sometimes mandatory and cannot be replaced by a Factory Certificate.                                               Read more in Accreditation: Middle East 

Mostly when exporting products to the Middle East.
Foreign authorities may not accept Halal Factory Certificates. 
We gladly refer you to the applicable Halal standards or local guidelines to confirm the required formats of Halal certificates.