Official Accreditation & Recognition
PNAC Approved Halal Certification
Gitchia Institute of Global Certification holds official Halal Certification Body Accreditation HCB-021 from the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan under PS 3733:2022 & OIC/SMIIC 1:2019.
What is HALAL PS 3733 Certification?
Pakistan Standard PS 3733 (Halal Food Management System) specifies the definitive statutory and Shariah requirements for the preparation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, and handling of Halal food products in full compliance with Islamic Shariah law.
PNAC Approved Halal Certification Body (Accreditation No. HCB-021)
Gitchia Institute of Global Certification is officially accredited by the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan, as a recognized Halal Certification Body (HCB-021). Our audit processes strictly adhere to PS 3733:2022 (Halal Food Management Systems) and OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (General Requirements for Halal Food).
Being PNAC Approved validates that Halal Certificates granted by Gitchia satisfy the highest echelon of regulatory scrutiny, enabling full market access with national food authorities, customs clearance, and seamless export acceptance across GCC countries, OIC member states, and international markets.
Gitchia provides independent accredited Halal auditing aligned with SMIIC (Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries) and GSO (Gulf Standardization Organization) guidelines, empowering food processors, livestock slaughterhouses, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and FMCG exporters to enter high-value Islamic markets globally.
Key Pillars of Halal Food Management (PS 3733)
- Pure Halal Raw Materials: Absolute exclusion of porcine derivatives, alcohol, blood, and non-slaughtered animal matter from all formulations.
- Dedicated Processing Lines: Strict physical segregation preventing cross-contamination with non-Halal ingredients throughout production cycles.
- Ritual Cleaning (Taharah): Sanitization procedures following Islamic hygienic protocols alongside ISO 22000 & HACCP food safety.
- Shariah-Compliant Slaughtering: Humane handling, Tasmiyah invocation, and proper incision by qualified Muslim slaughtermen.
- Halal Critical Control Points (HCCPs): Continuous surveillance of raw material supply chains, emulsifiers, gelatin, enzymes, and flavoring additives.
- Competent Halal Committee: Institutionalized Shariah supervision and technical food science oversight within manufacturing plants.
Commercial Benefits of PNAC Approved Halal Certification
- Export Access to 57 OIC Countries: Mandatory prerequisite for food and beverage shipments entering Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Malaysia, Indonesia, and GCC trading hubs.
- Fast-Growing Trillion-Dollar Market: Direct access to over 1.9 billion Muslim consumers worldwide demanding certified Halal authenticity and traceability.
- Government & Regulatory Conformance: Compliance with the Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA), provincial food authorities (PFA, SFA, KP-FS&HFA), and federal trade regulations.
- Domestic Institutional Trust: Preferred supplier eligibility for premier five-star hotel chains, international airline catering, and national supermarket retailers.
- Consumer Brand Protection: Official Gitchia QR code verification provides instant proof of authenticity for buyers, distributors, and port customs inspectors.
Step-by-Step Halal Certification Process with Gitchia
Our transparent certification pathway ensures seamless compliance without disrupting daily production. Access the complete audit pathway or apply directly online:
