WHAT IS HALAL?
Halal means permitted, allowed, lawful or legal. In relation to food or drink it means that the food or drink is lawful.
CERTIFICATION
A Halal certificate is a guarantee that products comply with the Islamic dietary requirements. Halal
HALAL TRAINING
The Department of Halal Certification EU (DHCE) has prepared a series of Halal Training Programs to increas….
Welcome to the website of Department of Halal Certification Europe (DHCE)!
DHCE is the only 100% Irish-owned, accredited international Halal certification body based in Ireland involved in the supervision, inspection, auditing, and certification of Halal products produced in Ireland, the UK, and across Europe.
Established in 2010 under the auspices of the Islamic Centre of Ireland, DHCE was created as Ireland’s representative authority to formalise the verification and certification of Halal food products. Today, DHCE operates in Ireland, the UK, and other European countries, overseeing and certifying abattoirs, food processing facilities, and pharmaceutical companies.
DHCE is accredited by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) of the United Arab Emirates, a member of the International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF).
Our mission is to assure Muslim consumers that products certified by DHCE fully comply with global Halal standards as well as relevant EU regulations. This guarantees that certified products meet both Muslim dietary requirements and the highest food safety standards.
DHCE is committed to professionalism and excellence in Halal certification. Our Halal Certificates are recognised worldwide, giving clients unique access to the global Halal market, valued in the trillions of euros.
We are delighted to announce our Business All-Star Accreditation.
Our DHCE team has been very busy over the last 8 weeks working with the All-Ireland Business Foundation to achieve our Business All-Star Accreditation Certificate. This accreditation is an outstanding achievement and recognises the hard work and dedication of our team in providing a Best-in-class service to our clients in Ireland and abroad.
Halal is no longer just a purely religious issue, as it has become a global symbol for quality assurance and lifestyle
The Halal marketplace is emerging as one of the most lucrative and influential market arenas in the world today. Halal is no longer just a purely religious issue, as it has become a global symbol for quality assurance and lifestyle choice. It is a new market force that should not be overlooked.
With a global consumer base of about 1.9 billion across 112 countries, the Halal market is estimated to be worth trillions of Euros.
DHCE specialises in overseeing, auditing and certifying Halal food products and productions. Please contact us to discuss halal certification of your products
