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The Zambian Halaal Certifiers (ZAMHA) was formed at the beginning of 2004.The aim of ZAMHA was to take up the responsibility of monitoring of the Halaal food industry and issuing religious guidance and directives to the Muslim Community regarding acceptability and non-acceptability of food items.

ZAMHA aims to establish itself as a representative authority which promotes professionalism and excellence in the certification of Halaal Food and related products in accordance with the Qur’aanic injunctions and the Glorious Shari’ah.

Halaal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. In the Quraan-e-Kareem, Allah Ta’ala commands Muslims and all of mankind to eat of the Halaal things. Among the many verses of the Quraan that convey this message, here are a couple:

O Mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and wholesome in the earth, and follow not the footsteps of the devil. 

Lo! he is an open enemy for you.(2:168) O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship.(2:172)

Halaal Certification is the process of having a qualified independent third party supervise the production of consumables, attesting that they were produced in conformance with the Standards of Halaal and issuing a certificate attesting to that.

Halaal Certification is required to produce acceptable food and consumable products for Halaal consumers. That includes the 1.4 billion Muslims in the world and the many millions of others who also choose to eat Halaal products.

ZAMHA believes in total transparency in all affairs including certification fee structures, conditions, etc. Any member of the public is free to enquire at any time with regards to any of ZAMHA's affairs.

ZAMHA aims to serve the Muslim public as far as their basic needs of eating Islamically suitable foods is concerned. Our aim is to certify and monitor as many different food industries as possible with the aim of providing Muslims with peace of mind and security regarding their food.