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About Us

About British Halal Authority

Independent and trusted — discover who we are, what drives us, and why UK businesses rely on BHA for their halal certification.

BHA Professional Team
Who We Are

The United Kingdom's Independent Halal Certification Authority

British Halal Authority (BHA) is an independent, non-profit halal certification body based in the United Kingdom. Established to serve the growing needs of UK Muslim consumers and businesses trading in global halal markets, BHA has grown to become one of the most respected halal certification organisations in Europe.

We operate under a strict governance framework, ensuring complete impartiality and independence between our audit and certification functions. Our certifications are underpinned by a qualified Shariah Scholars Panel, whose religious oversight provides confidence to Muslim consumers worldwide.

From a small food certification service, BHA has expanded to cover commercial products, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and export certification serving businesses across the UK and internationally.

2+
Years in Operation
20+
Certified Businesses
4
UK Nations Served
300+
Certified Products
Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To provide rigorous, transparent, and internationally recognised halal certification that empowers UK businesses to access global halal markets while giving Muslim consumers complete confidence in the products they use.

Our Vision

To be the UK's foremost halal certification authority setting the standard for halal compliance excellence and serving as a trusted bridge between British businesses and the 1.8 billion Muslim consumers worldwide.

Our Values

  • Integrity Impartial and transparent decisions
  • Scholarship Grounded in authentic Islamic knowledge
  • Excellence Rigorous technical and audit standards
  • Service Client-focused and responsive
  • Trust Reliability for businesses and consumers
Our Expert Team

The People Behind BHA

Our multidisciplinary team combines deep Islamic scholarship with technical food science and regulatory expertise.

Halal Food Audit
BHA Certification Process
Pharmaceutical Halal Certification
Shariah Scholars Panel
Mufti Sulaiman Ahmed
Mufti Sulaiman Ahmed
Chairman, Scholars Panel

Darul Uloom London | 25+ years Islamic jurisprudence

Sheikh Mohammed Iqbal
Sheikh Mohammed Iqbal
Senior Scholar

Specialisation in Fiqh ul-Mua'malat & food sciences

Dr. Fatima Al-Rashidi
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashidi
Scholar Pharma Division

PhD Islamic Law | Pharmaceutical halal specialist

Mufti Abdullah Khan
Mufti Abdullah Khan
Scholar Commercial Division

Islamic Finance & commercial Shariah compliance

Technical & Management Team
David Richardson
David Richardson
Chief Executive Officer

MSc Food Science | 20+ years certification industry

Saima Akhtar
Saima Akhtar
Head of Certification

BSc Food Technology | Lead Auditor (ISO 17065)

James Patel
James Patel
Technical Director

PhD Food Chemistry | Ingredient compliance specialist

Nadia Begum
Nadia Begum
Client Relations Manager

MSc Quality Management | 12 years halal sector

Governance & Accreditation

Independent, Impartial, Accountable

British Halal Authority operates under a robust governance framework designed to guarantee complete independence between its auditing and certification functions. This impartiality is a core requirement of ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation.

Our Certification Committee, comprising both scholars and technical experts, makes all final certification decisions independently of the audit team. This separation of functions ensures that every certification decision is objective, unbiased, and based solely on evidence.

  • ISO/IEC 17065 Requirements for product certification bodies
  • ISO/IEC 17065 standards for halal certification activities
  • OIC/SMIIC halal standards reference body
  • Annual surveillance and re-certification programme
  • Formal complaints and appeals procedure
  • Published impartiality and conflict of interest policy
BHA Governance Structure
Board of Trustees
Shariah Scholars Panel
Certification Committee
Technical Team
Audit Team
Client Services

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