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Who we are

Since 1994, the Halal Food Authority (HFA) has been a leading provider of comprehensive halal certification and auditing services for both food and non-food producers. Committed to maintaining the highest halal standards, we conduct rigorous monitoring of processes, thorough ingredient evaluations, and precise halal labelling. Accredited by prominent international halal organisations, we guarantee that your products meet global recognition and compliance standards.

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Our Departmental Structure

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Quality Assurance

Vetting Initial Application

Sharia Committee

Review & Approve Certification

Auditing

Manage the Site
Audits

Food Technology

Approve ingredients/Products

Training

Conduct Halal Training

Supervision

Site Supervisions

Admin

Office Operations

Finance

Financial Management of company and clients

IT

Manages IT operations of HFA

Customer Service

Customer Satisfaction Excellence

Board of Trustees

Governance and Oversight

Impartiality Committee

Ensures fairness and unbiased decisions

Our Mission

At HFA, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of halal compliance worldwide. Since 1994, we have been dedicated to certifying and auditing food and non-food products to meet strict halal guidelines. We strive to provide consumers with confidence in authentic halal products and support producers in maintaining their integrity. Our goal is to contribute to the global growth of halal markets, making halal products accessible, trusted, and respected everywhere.

Our Team

Having acquired the highest professional qualifications in Finance, Accounting and Administration in the UK as Chartered Management Accountant and Chartered Company Secretary and Administrator. Dr Khan also formed education and training institutions in the UK and have been Principal and Director of four colleges specialising in Higher Education for over 15 years. Dr Khan has been involved with the HFA since its inception as one of the founding members of the Board of Trustees and currently working very closely with the Chief Executive in the decision making process of HFA.

Dr Abdul Matin

Chairman

Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui, a PhD in Chemistry is a well-known activist, campaigner, writer and expert on Muslim political thought. Dr Siddiqui has promoted dialogue and engagement across all barriers: religious, social, cultural and political; and was the founding chairman of the Halal Food Authority.

Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui

Trustee

Mr Ahmed Latif is presently CEO of A & M International Limited, which is a metal trading company and part of AMIDT Group of Dubai. Mr Latif Graduated in Commerce in 1963 from Karachi University and secured First Class First Position and was also awarded Gold Medal for his academic achievements. Mr Latif is also a member of Lions Club and spends great deal of his time in charitable work.

Mr Ahmed Latif

Trustee

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Dr Amir Masoom has been working as the Halal Food Authority since 2013 and having served as Lead Technical Auditor within the HFA over the years. In March 2019, he took over the role of Interim CEO and then confirmed as Chief Executive in September 2019 leading the vision of the company since then. Amir got veterinary qualification and a master’s degree in Food Safety and control from London South Bank University. Amir has also completed BRC, ISO 22000 and 9001 Lead Auditor qualifications. Since Amir inception, HFA have successfully launched HFA portal and KFC portal.

Dr Amir Masoom

CEO

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Dr Hussain is an experienced Technical professional & Food Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the food processing industry. He is skilled in Training Development, Auditing, BRCGS, IFS, SALSA, Quality Management systems, and HACCP. TACCP and VACCP. In addition to his strong professional skills, he has a Ph.D. Degree in Food Science & Technology studies along with other specialized courses. Furthermore, he has 20 years of experience in the food processing sectors like dairy, bakery, juices, beverages, meat, and supplements as a technical and quality manager. During his Ph.D., published research work in well-renowned journals like food chemistry and food bioprocess technology.

Dr Imtiaz Hussain

Food Technology Manager

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Akbar Hussain

Admin Manager

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Hifza started working at HFA in 2016. Prior to joining HFA, Hifza has been involved with the halal industry since 2010. She has published articles in international journals during her tenure at the Halal Products Research Institute. As a certified lead auditor, Hifza has also been involved with halal auditing in the Asian countries. Hifza’s expertise and knowledge has been put to good use in managing the HFA clients. Whilst at the HFA Hifza has undertaken GSO 2055-2, HACCP and Food Safety training thus has been able to play a key role in managing particularly the GSO/UAE scheme certification.

Hifza Ibrahim

Qualtity Manager

Enas graduated from the University of Jordan in nutrition and food technology (Bsc) in the year 2002. She started her career as a quality engineer in the same year, and continued working in the field since. She joined Jordan standards and metrology organisation in 2009 and worked in the certification department as a lead auditor on ISO9001, ISO17065 and ISO 22000. Then in 2015 she joined the accreditation unit and started working as a lead assessor on several standards including ISO17025, 17065, 17021 and as a halal lead assessor performing audits inside and outside Jordan. Enas recently joined HFA in 2019 as a Technical Auditor & Food Technologist, and is looking forward to benefit HFA and Islam.

Enas al Qatarneh

Audit Manager

Rashid Abbasi joined the HFA team in Aug 2019 as a Liaison officer. He has been associated with retail food industry for over a decade and worked from front line worker to a senior management role. He has done his master’s degree in marketing from London Metropolitan University and completed many other industry-related qualifications such as food safety, health & safety, retail law and CIPD. He is currently working as Customer Service Manager.

Rashid Abbasi

Customer Service Manager

Board of Ulemah

Mufti is a prominent Islamic Sharia law expert with background in social, Muslim Community work, economics and finance. He was trained extensively in Islamic and modern education systems in India and the UK. Mufti has contributed to British Muslim community as an Imam, Lecturer, Shariah Judge, Developer of Islamic Law information databases, anchor of community televisions, media commentator, Shariah advisor of Islamic banks and funds in Europe and Asia. Other membership includes that of Shariah supervisory panels and Halal accreditation board.

Mufti Abdul Kadir Barkatullah

Ulema

Dr Abdul Wahhab holds a PhD in Arabic from University of London. He was previously the Head of Religious Education in a state school and a lecturer in Arabic and Islamic studies. Dr Abdul Wahab conducts monthly Tafsir ul Qur’an circle. To date, he has translated numerous scripts including ‘Al-insaf fi bayan sabab al-ikhtilaf of Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi and ‘Abqariyya Muhammad salla Allah alaihey wa sallam’ of Abbas Mahmud al-Aqqad. Dr Abdul Wahhab has recently authored a book named ‘Amthal ul Hadith’.

Dr Abdul Wahab

Ulema

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Abu Sayed Ansarey is a television presenter on Channel S (UK based) and is known for presenting Islamic and charity shows. His LIVE TV show-Islam Essentials and Hidayah are hugely popular question and answer programmes throughout the world. He is also a member of the Ulamaa Board of Halal Food Authority (HFA). He graduated in different subjects, English Literature, Islamic Studies and Law. He then completed post graduation degree in Da’wah from Makkah Al Mukarramah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Shaykh Abu Sayed Ansarey

Ulema

Mufti is a prominent Islamic Sharia law expert with background in social, Muslim Community work, economics and finance. He was trained extensively in Islamic and modern education systems in India and the UK. Mufti has contributed to British Muslim community as an Imam, Lecturer, Shariah Judge, Developer of Islamic Law information databases, anchor of community televisions, media commentator, Shariah advisor of Islamic banks and funds in Europe and Asia. Other membership includes that of Shariah supervisory panels and Halal accreditation board.

Sardar Ahmed Qadri

Ulema

Mufti Abu Yusha is a qualified Pharmacist having completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at King’s College University of London. He has studied Islamic sciences with various scholars and has been under the direction of renowned experts in Islamic Law. He is the Head Imam at Stockport Muslim Foundation, where he also is the Head of Islamic Affairs and Education. Combining both technical and religious knowledge, Mufti’s contribution to the HFA is instrumental in addressing many modern issues that the Halal Industry faces.

Abu Yusha

Ulema

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