About Us
Independent and trusted — discover who we are, what drives us, and why UK businesses rely on BHA for their halal certification.
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.
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.
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 multidisciplinary team combines deep Islamic scholarship with technical food science and regulatory expertise.

Darul Uloom London | 25+ years Islamic jurisprudence

Specialisation in Fiqh ul-Mua'malat & food sciences

PhD Islamic Law | Pharmaceutical halal specialist

Islamic Finance & commercial Shariah compliance

MSc Food Science | 20+ years certification industry

BSc Food Technology | Lead Auditor (ISO 17065)

PhD Food Chemistry | Ingredient compliance specialist

MSc Quality Management | 12 years halal sector
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.
Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation consultation about your certification needs.