SMIIC ACCREDITED

HCA is accredited with the The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC).

This highly sought after accreditation allows a company to export to all other Islamic Countries (OIC).

OIC Member Countries: https://smiic.org/en/members

Category Code Category Sub Category Code Sub Category Scope
C Food Manufacturing CI Halal Slaughtering & Processing of perishable animal products Processing of carcasses including slaughtering in slaughterhouses, cutting, cleaning and packing.

Dairy products, animal fat, fish and seafood products.

CII Processing of perishable plant products Fresh fruit & vegetables, juices, preserved, grains, nuts, pulses.
CIII Processing of perishable animal and plant products (mixed products) Production of mixed animal and plant products, non-meat containing products.
CIV Processing of ambient stable products Canned vegetables, fruits & seafood; preserved/dried fruit & vegetables; bakery products; vegetable oil; non-alcoholic fruit beverages, drinks and malt beverages; confectioneries (chocolate, toppings, gums, etc.); gelatine-containing confectioneries; desserts and food supplements; pasta; flour; spreads (marmalade, jams, etc.); sweet cream soup; sauces; cereal products; ice cream and ice cream powder; snacks (popcorn, potato chips, crackers, etc.); sweeteners; salad dressings (vinegars); bovine gelatin-containing confectioneries; desserts; spiced products.
K Production of Biochemicals Food additives, dietary supplements, flavours, fragrances, cleaning agents, processing aids, micro-organisms, colourants, cultures, enzymes.
L Other Materials Manufacturing LI Cosmetics All cosmetics and personal care.

Applicable Standards

  • OIC/SMIIC 1: 2019 – General Requirements for Halal Food
  • OIC/SMIIC 2: 2019 – Requirements for Bodies Providing Halal Certification
  • OIC/SMIIC 3: 2019 – Requirements for Accrediting Halal Conformity Assessment Bodies
  • OIC/SMIIC 4: 2018 – General Requirements for Halal Cosmetics
  • OIC/SMIIC 17-1: 2020 – Part 1 General Requirements for Transport
  • OIC/SMIIC 17-2: 2020 – Part 2 General Requirements for Warehouse
  • OIC/SMIIC 22: 2021 – Halal Edible Gelatine
  • OIC/SMIIC 23: 2022 – General Requirements for Feeding Stuffs for Halal Animals
  • OIC/SMIIC 24: 2020 – General Requirements for Food Additives and Other Chemicals to Halal Food
  • OIC/SMIIC 34: 2020 – General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons Involved in Halal Related Activities
  • OIC/SMIIC 51-1: 2022 – Part 1 General Requirements for Pharmaceuticals