CDIAL Halal is one of Brazil’s most respected halal certification bodies, headquartered in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. With a globally recognized reputation in halal auditing, training, and inspection, CDIAL Halal plays a crucial role in facilitating the export of halal-compliant goods from Brazil to Islamic markets around the world.
Company Background
Founded with the vision of promoting transparency, compliance, and integrity in halal certification, CDIAL Halal has grown into a leading organization in Latin America’s halal ecosystem. Under the leadership of Ali Ahmad Saifi, a recognized authority in the field, the organization has maintained strong ties with international Islamic institutions and compliance bodies.
Core Business
CDIAL Halal specializes in providing halal certification for a wide range of industries, ensuring that products and services meet strict Islamic dietary and ethical standards. The company works with producers, processors, distributors, and logistics companies to guarantee end-to-end halal compliance.
Services and Industry Coverage
Halal Certification Services:
- Animal Slaughter and Meat Processing
- Processed Foods and Beverages
- Perishable Vegetable Products
- Long Shelf Life Products
- Feed and Pet Food
- Chemical and Biochemical Products
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Distribution, Transport, and Storage
These certifications are aligned with the standards of:
- GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)
- SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization)
- UAE and Malaysia Halal Authorities
- OIC/SMIIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation standards)
Unique Selling Proposition
- Endorsed by multiple Islamic countries for halal exports.
- One of the few Brazilian certifiers with global scope, enabling market access to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North Africa.
- Technical excellence in integrating halal principles into complex food and logistics supply chains.
- Offers customized audits and capacity-building training for halal operations.
Financial and Operational Reach
- CDIAL Halal has certified over 400 facilities across Brazil, according to public certification logs.
- Facilitates the export of billions of dollars worth of halal-certified products annually, especially beef and poultry.
- Partner of APEX Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) for food industry internationalization.
- Supports clients in securing entry into markets such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Target Market
- Brazilian food processors and exporters seeking halal certification to access Muslim-majority markets.
- Multinational food brands requiring compliance across diverse geographies.
- Cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies pursuing halal-compliant product lines.
- Supply chain and logistics firms managing halal-sensitive storage and transportation.
Capabilities
- Multidisciplinary audit team with Islamic scholars, veterinarians, food engineers, and quality experts.
- Integrated IT platform for traceability and document management.
- Offers pre-certification consulting, training programs, and regulatory guidance for international trade.
- Maintains active collaborations with halal authorities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Certifications and Compliance
- Accredited by OIC/SMIIC-recognized bodies.
- Recognized by MAPA (Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture) and INMETRO.
- Complies with ISO/IEC 17065 standards for certification bodies.
- Supports integration with HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 food safety systems.
Client Testimonials and Reputation
- CDIAL Halal is widely trusted by large meat exporters such as JBS, Marfrig, BRF, and Minerva Foods.
- Frequently cited by media and export trade organizations as the leading reference for halal certification in Brazil.
- International buyers and governmental trade delegations recognize CDIAL as a symbol of reliability and integrity in halal assurance.
Major Achievements
- Played a key role in positioning Brazil as the largest halal meat exporter in the world.
- Featured in multiple global trade forums, including Gulfood Dubai, MIHAS Malaysia, and Anuga Cologne.
- Developed institutional training programs that have trained hundreds of professionals in halal auditing.
- Launched educational media including institutional videos and seminars to build awareness of halal standards in Latin America.
