HALAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (HDIP)

• The Halal Development Institute of the Philippines (HDIP) is a non-Profit Islamic Religious Organization established 2008 in Davao City, to promote the Philippine Halal Product.
• The HDIP is composed of Religious and well trained Filipino Muslim technical staff.
• The HDIP is one of the leading and respected independent Halal certification organization. The HDIP Halal Certificate is accepted widely.
• The HDIP has its own symbol that is affixed to the thousands of products it certifies which includes Food and Non-food products, Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care Products, Warehouses and Packaging materials.
• The HDIP uses it's own documented procedures and standard for assessing and certifying products. It also aligns it's procedure and standard with Food Management System.

Mission

To become as the most competent Halal certifier in the Philippines, possessing realistic service with systematic approach together with diligently implement Islamic Jurisprudence.

SERVICES OFFERED ARE THE FOLLOWING

1. Solemnized Islamic Marriage
2. Conversion to Islam
3. SERTU-Religious Ritual Cleansing
4. Consultation on Halal Food and Non-Food
5. Halal Seminar and Orientation
6. Technical Assistance on Halal Awareness
7. Issuance of Halal Certification

HDIP IS ONE OF THE LEADING HALAL CERTIFIER IN THE PHILIPPINES RECOGNIZED BY:

1. MUI (Majelis Ulama Indonesia)
2. Jakim (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia)
3. MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura)
4. Mutual recognition with CICOT (Central Islamic Committee of Thailand)
5. Affiliation with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America)
6. Member: International Halal Authority Board (IHAB), Malaysia
7. Accredited by: National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) - a government agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines
8. Member: Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
9. Member: World Halal Food Council (WHFC)

WORLD HALAL FOOD COUNCIL HAS A MEMBER OF 55 COUNTRIES, FROM

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

• Halal - is an Arabic word which means lawful permitted and acceptable.
• To Muslims - A religious command or obligation.
• To Non Muslims - A religious requirement for the Muslims.
• To Industries - A religious requirement of Muslims that can be turned into profit.
• To Islam - wide interpretation. For food it's permissible and wholesome while in others it is a way of life.
• Haram is the opposite of Halal which means unlawful and prohibited.
• Najis refers to those are filthy in accordance to Islamic Law. Those themselves filthy and cannot be cleaned such as blood, pork and carrion.
• Shari'ah refers to Islamic Law.
• Halal Certification (HC) is a written issued by Religious Non-Goverment Organization like Halal Develoment Institute of the Philippines.
• Halal Assurance System (HAS) is an arranged applied and maintained system by Halal Certified company to maintain sustainability of Halal production process.

HALAL PRODUCTS

Halal products are food and non-food item that is clean, healthy and of good quality. It must have been prepared, processed, stored, transported and served under the strict observance to Halal Standard. It must not be contaminated with haram and has no ingredients or components that are not allowed by Shari'ah law to be consumed. Halal standard is in conformity with codex alimentarius and the basic food safety management or GMP/ HACCP. The only difference is in matters concerning hygiene and sanitation. Cleanliness in Islam is broader as it gives emphasis not only to the ordinary meaning of cleanliness but also to non contamination with haram elements such as pork and alcohol. A halal certified product does not necessarily mean that it is for Muslim consumption only. A product that is fit for Muslim consumption is definitely fit for human consumption. But a product that is fit for human consumption does not necessarily mean that it is fit for Muslim consumption only. Halal is an Arabic term which means lawful or permitted. the opposite of Halal is Haram. Halalness of a paticular product is governed by Islamic deatary principle that is found in the glorious Qura'n and the Hadith of Propet Muhammad (PBH). It is an Islamic teaching that the prayers of a person who knowingly consumed or used Haram products will not be heard by the Almighty God for forty (40) days. If he dies within this period, he may not be allowed to enter heaven.

A Halal certified product has an economic value. It provides an increase in sales because it attracts Muslim Consumers and penetrates Islamic Markets worldwide. Halal consumers are now a dominant global market because the demand for halal products has been growing in tandem with the increase in Muslim population. Muslim countries will be major contributor of the population growth and will consequently lead to an increase in Halal Food and Non-Food consumers. The global halal trade is estimated to be around 2.8 Trillion dollars a year and increasing. There are around 1.8 Billion Muslim consumers in 112 countries. Apart from the 70 countries where Muslim are in absolute majority, there are some countries where Muslim population is second in number and are heavily concentrated. For instance, India with an estimated population of 204 Million has more Muslim population than any other country except Indonesia. China has a Muslim population of 25 Million. Muslim population can also be found in other Non-Muslim countries like Russia, USA, France and Germany. The Euporean Union with a total Muslim population of 25 Million with command about 225 Million dollars of Halal Food per annum. the ASEAN market, with a Muslim population of 320 Million, command around 51 Billion dollars of the global Halal market annually. Philippines, the market of Filipino - Muslim consumers is roughly 12 Million has long been overlooked.

BENEFITS OF HAVING A HALAL CERTIFICATE

This means that food and non-food has been subjected to approved certification systems which guarantee to consumers that nothing in the food and non-food has any forbidden components. Halal certificate is issued by Non-Government Organization like HDIP and accepted in the Global Market.

For exporters, the certificate may also help meet the importing country's trade entry requirements. This may enhance your product's marketability and scalability.

This certificate is an Internationally acceptable means to assure the HALAL status of food and non-foods products.