Halal Assessment Council

What Halal Assessment Council does

Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited (HAC) is a Sri Lankan private limited certification body incorporated under the Companies' Act No. 7 of 2007 and headquartered at 26-B Retreat Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo. It operates as the only entity in Sri Lanka conducting professional, internationally accepted compliance audits for Halal standards, serving food and beverage manufacturers seeking market access in Muslim-majority export destinations. HAC employs 11-50 staff and certifies a portfolio of 70+ brands spanning multinationals and large domestic enterprises including Nestlé, Prima, Cargills, Elephant House, Kotmale, Gills, and Finagle.

HAC's core offering is a four-stage Halal certification service: letter of intent submission, raw material verification, supply chain traceability audit, and continuous monitoring through surveillance audits and technical-expert testing. Certification is delivered under formally accredited frameworks including GSO 2055-2:2015, ISO/IEC 17065:2012, and ISO 9001, with recognition from SFDA (Saudi Arabia), SASO, and Gulf Cooperation Council member states. Complementary products include a consumer- and industry-facing Halal Index mobile app (Google Play and Apple App Store) and an online Halal Directory. Revenue is generated through initial certification fees, recurring surveillance audits, and recertification/renewal services on a subscription-like engagement model, with enterprise and SME clients across the food and beverage value chain.

HAC reaches customers through a combination of direct B2B sales, industry events (e.g., J'pura Expo 2025), and community engagement via university awareness programmes (Wayamba University, University of Sri Jayewardenepura). The firm has secured multiple accolades including the 2025 NCE Gold Award, 2025 CNCI Gold and Top Achiever Awards, SLSI Merit Awards in 2022 and 2023, and a Great Place To Work certification in 2021-2022. International engagements include a 2024 MOU with Chulalongkorn University's Halal Science Center and a 2023 trade delegation with the Government of Thailand to facilitate Halal trade between Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.

Name

Halal Assessment Council

Legal name

Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited

Website

https://hac.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited is Sri Lanka's sole professional Halal certification body, providing internationally recognized compliance audits to 213+ food and beverage manufacturers under GSO, ISO, and GCC-accepted standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Halal Certification Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI)

Keywords

• Halal certification services
• Compliance auditing
• Iso certification standards
• Halal export compliance
• Supply chain traceability

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Halal Certification Services: HAC generates revenue through certification fees charged to food and beverage manufacturers seeking Halal certification. The process includes initial certification, surveillance audits, and renewal/recertification services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HAC is the only entity in Sri Lanka certifying and conducting professional, internationally accepted compliance audits for Halal standards. It delivers a four-stage Halal certification process covering letter of intent submission, raw material verification, supply chain traceability audits, and continuous surveillance monitoring, executed under ISO-based standards (GSO 2055-2:2015, ISO/IEC 17065:2012, ISO 9001). HAC also operates the HAC Halal Index mobile application, enabling consumers and industrial users to validate certified brands and products.

Product overview

Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited (HAC) is Sri Lanka's certification body for Halal compliance, offering professional Halal certification services and audits for international Halal standards. The core offering is Halal Certification Services, which includes verification of raw materials, supply chain traceability audits, and continuous monitoring through surveillance audits. HAC also provides the HAC Halal Index mobile application enabling consumers to validate certified brands and products. The portfolio includes over 70 certified brands spanning multiple categories: dairy products (Kotmale, Pelwatte, Richlife), processed meats (Gills, Finagle, Nelna), bakery products (Prima, Maliban, Caravan Fresh), beverages (Elephant House, Daily), infant formulas (Nestlé, Nestum, CEREGROW), food ingredients (Edinborough, MD, Aromatic Laboratories), and various other food products. HAC operates under standards GSO 2055-2:2015 and ISO/IEC 17065:2012, with international recognition from Saudi Arabia (SFDA, SASO) and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Halal Certification Services Professional Halal certification and compliance audits for international Halal standards in Sri Lanka, including verification of raw materials, supply chain traceability, and continuous monitoring via surveillance audits. Targeted at food and beverage manufacturers and exporters seeking Halal compliance for domestic and international markets.
• HAC Halal Index Mobile App Free mobile application enabling consumers and industrial users to validate Halal certified brands and products, access product information, and stay updated with latest news. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
• Halal Directory Online searchable directory of certified brands, certified companies, certified categories, and GCC certified companies, maintaining transparency in Halal-certified products for consumers and industry reference.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facilitated over 65% of Sri Lanka's food and beverage exports valued at US$ 1.6 billion per annum
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025HAC recognized with Merit Award at Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023 conducted by SLSI. HAC plays a pivotal role in certifying Halal-compliant Sri Lankan products for domestic and international markets, with robust assessment systems adhering to ISO-based standards.
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Faculty of Management Studies & CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025HAC made a presentation at J'pura Expo 2025 organized by the university's Department of Business Economics. Session on 'Halal Certification and Export Market Access' supported SME and exporter development.
• Chulalongkorn University - Halal Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024HAC signed an MOU with the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand to enhance quality and reliability of Halal certification. The memorandum was formalized during an official Sri Lankan delegation visit facilitated by the Royal Thai Embassy of Colombo.
• Indonesia - Halal Certification AuthoritiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024HAC facilitates local products in gaining access to Indonesian market through compliance with Indonesian Halal Standards including SNI 99001:2016, SNI 99002:2016, SNI 99003:2018, and SJPH criteria.
• Government of ThailandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023The Government of Thailand hosted a Sri Lankan trade delegation with HAC to foster bilateral trade involving Halal certified products. The visit aimed to fortify export US dollar revenue and enhance ties between Thailand and Sri Lanka.
• Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022HAC has obtained recognitions from GCC member states including SFDA (Saudi Arabia), SASO (Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization). This enables Sri Lankan Halal-certified products to access Gulf markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority): Saudi Arabia's regulator covering food safety and Halal recognition for products imported into the Kingdom. Comparable as a recognition body rather than a competing certifier; sets acceptance criteria HAC must satisfy for GCC market access.
• ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology): UAE's national standards and metrology authority involved in Halal accreditation frameworks across the Gulf. Comparable as a standards-setting and accreditation body rather than a direct certifier competing with HAC.

Direct peers

• CICOT (Central Islamic Council of Thailand): Thailand's primary Halal certification body, partnering with Chulalongkorn University's Halal Science Center. Comparable as a regional Halal certifier working with food manufacturers and exporters across multiple categories.
• BPJPH (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal): Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency, which administers mandatory Halal certification for products sold in Indonesia. Directly comparable as a Halal certification body operating under its own national accreditation framework.
• Halal Certification Services (HCS): US-based Halal certification body accredited by major international Halal authorities. Comparable as a private Halal certifier working with multinational FMCG and ingredient suppliers on certification and surveillance audits.
• SANHA (South African National Halal Authority): Leading Halal certifier in South Africa serving domestic manufacturers and exporters targeting Muslim markets. Comparable as a non-profit, standards-based Halal certification body with international recognition.
• JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia): Malaysia's federal Halal certification authority and the most established Halal certifier in Southeast Asia. Highly comparable as a government-recognized body that issues Halal certification accepted across Muslim-majority import markets.
• IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America): US-based non-profit Halal certifier covering food ingredients, processed foods, and consumer products for North American and global markets. Comparable as a private, non-profit Halal certification body serving multinational manufacturers.
• MUI (Majelis Ulama Indonesia): Indonesia's leading Islamic authority issuing Halal fatwas and certification through its LPPOM MUI arm. Comparable as a religious/standards-driven Halal certifier with significant manufacturer audit activity across food and consumer goods.

Others

• GSO (GCC Standardization Organization): Standards body for the Gulf Cooperation Council, publisher of the GSO 2055-2:2015 standard on which HAC's accreditation rests. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler whose standards underpin HAC's Halal certification framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HACSriLanka
• Facebookfacebook.com/HACSriLanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halal-accreditation-council-guarantee-limited

Compliance13 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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