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Certificate Verification System

Verify a Halal Certificate

Instantly check whether a British Halal Authority certificate is genuine, expired, or potentially fraudulent. Enter the certificate number or upload a copy.

Enter the BHA certificate number exactly as printed on the certificate. Format: BHA-YYYY-XXXXX

BHA

Certificate numbers are located at the top right corner of every BHA certificate. They always start with BHA- followed by the 4-digit year and 5-digit serial number.

Try a sample certificate:

BHA-2026-00142
Active
Food / Birmingham
BHA-2025-00891
Active
Pharma / Slough
BHA-2026-00210
Active
Restaurant / Manchester
BHA-2025-00657
Active
Cosmetics / Leeds
BHA-2025-00333
Expired
Bakery / Luton
BHA-2099-99999
Fake
Test: Not found

Upload a copy of the halal certificate (PDF, JPG, or PNG). Our system will scan the document to extract the certificate number and verify it automatically.

How it works: BHA's verification engine uses PDF text extraction for PDF files and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for image files (JPG/PNG) to automatically detect the certificate number, then cross-references it with the BHA live registry.
Drop your certificate here, or click to browse

Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG  |  Maximum size: 10MB

PDF JPG PNG
Tips for best results:
  • Upload a clear, well-lit scan or photo of the full certificate
  • Ensure the certificate number (BHA-YYYY-XXXXX) is fully visible and not cut off
  • PDF files from official email give the most accurate results
  • If automatic detection fails, switch to "Enter Certificate Number" tab
About This System

How Our Verification Works

Unique Serial Numbers

Every BHA certificate is issued with a unique serial number in the format BHA-YYYY-XXXXX that cannot be duplicated.

Live Registry Check

Certificate numbers are checked against the BHA central registry in real time, including current status (active, expired, suspended).

Document Scanning

Upload a PDF or image of a certificate. Our engine uses PDF text extraction and OCR technology to auto-detect the number.

Fraud Detection

Any certificate number not found in the BHA registry is immediately flagged as unverified with guidance on how to report fraud.

Understanding Results

What Each Status Means

When you verify a certificate, the system returns one of four possible results. Here's what each one means and what action you should take.

Verified & Genuine

Certificate is found in the BHA registry and is currently valid. Full company details, certified products, and audit information are displayed. Safe to accept as proof of halal compliance.

Certificate Expired

Certificate was genuine but has passed its expiry date. The company may no longer hold current BHA certification. Do not accept as current proof request a valid renewed certificate.

Certification Suspended

Certificate exists but the company's certification has been suspended. Products from this company cannot be considered halal certified. Do not accept contact BHA for clarification.

Not Verified / Possible Forgery

Certificate number not found in BHA registry. This may be a forged, altered, or incorrectly copied certificate. Reject immediately and report to BHA.

Suspect a Fraudulent Certificate?

If you believe you have encountered a forged or misused BHA halal certificate, please report it to us immediately. We take certificate fraud extremely seriously and will investigate all reports.

Report Fraud Contact BHA Support

All fraud reports are treated confidentially. You can also call us directly on 07884 528599