Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC)
Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC) is a halal certification body in Netherlands that holds recognition from JAKIM, Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development and the most influential authority in the global halal industry.
Source: JAKIM's official recognition list, gazetted under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Address | Perzikweg 9B 2321GK Leiden PO. Box 179 2300AD Leiden The Netherlands |
| Contact person | Mr. Abdulfatteh ben Ali-Salah (Director) |
| Telephone | +31 71 523 5770 |
| Fax | +31 71 523 5771 |
| Mobile | +31 64 211 3636 |
| info@halalcorrect.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Certifies | food and beverages, slaughterhouses, chemical products |
| Standards | MS 1500:2019, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, GSO 2055-1:2021, GSO 2055-2:2021, ISO/IEC 17065:2012 |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), SFDA and Saudi Halal Center (Saudi Arabia), EIAC (United Arab Emirates), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (WHFC) |
| Website | halalcorrect.com |
Dual recognition: TQHCC is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-01-19.
About TQHCC
Total Quality Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC), operating as Halal Correct, is a halal certification foundation headquartered on Perzikweg in Leiden, the Netherlands. It provides halal inspection and certification for manufacturers and suppliers across the production chain, with schemes covering food and beverage, chemical products, and slaughterhouses. The body describes itself as one of the more experienced halal organizations in Europe and states that its religious decisions are supervised by the Islamic Board for Fatwa and Research (IBFR) in the Netherlands.
Audits are conducted against the standards of the main importing markets, including Malaysia’s MS 1500:2019, the Gulf standards GSO 2055-1:2021 and GSO 2055-2:2021, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, Indonesian BPJPH regulations, and MUIS requirements, with the certification system structured around ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 9001 quality management. The published procedure moves through seven stages, from application and completeness check through audit planning, an on-site audit, and corrective action review to a final evaluation and certificate issuance, averaging 21 to 30 working days for a complete application.
Halal Correct is listed as a member of the World Halal Food Council, and directory listings and its own website point to acceptance by authorities including MUIS in Singapore, BPJPH in Indonesia, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and the Emirates authority EIAC; the SFDA mark is displayed on its homepage. For laboratory verification it works with specialized testing agencies, including Eurofins Food and Feed Testing and Scienta Nova.
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Verified 2026-07-05
Frequently asked questions
Is TQHCC recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC) appears on JAKIM's official recognition list of international halal certification bodies, gazetted under Malaysia's Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
What does JAKIM recognition mean for TQHCC?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by TQHCC are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is TQHCC based?
Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC) is based in Netherlands at Perzikweg 9B 2321GK Leiden PO. Box 179 2300AD Leiden The Netherlands.
Is TQHCC recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-01-19), so its halal certificates are also accepted for the Singapore market. Recognition by two national authorities is a strong dual-market credibility signal for exporters.
How long does certification by Halal Correct take?
The published procedure runs through seven stages, from application and document review to an on-site audit, corrective action follow-up, and a final decision, with an average duration of 21 to 30 working days from submission of a complete application.
Which halal standards does Halal Correct audit against?
Its certification schemes reference Malaysia's MS 1500:2019, the Gulf standards GSO 2055-1:2021 and GSO 2055-2:2021, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, Indonesian BPJPH regulations, and MUIS requirements, within a system structured around ISO/IEC 17065.
Who provides religious oversight for Halal Correct?
The body states that its halal rulings are supervised by the Islamic Board for Fatwa and Research (IBFR) in the Netherlands, while laboratory analysis is handled with partners such as Eurofins Food and Feed Testing and Scienta Nova.
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Sectors TQHCC certifies
TQHCC's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: