Singapore Halal Certification process

The Singapore Halal Certification process includes preparation, application, processing, certification, post-certification inspections, and renewal.

GoBusiness Licensing portal

Last updated 15 September 2025

Step 1: Enquiries / Preparation

Read and familiarise yourself with Halal Certification Conditions (HCC) (opens in new tab)
Pass the Halal Competency Assessment (HCA) (opens in new tab)

Step 2: Application

Halal certification application processing times:

Application type	Average processing time*	Application portal
New	6 weeks (30 working days)	GoBusiness Licensing portal (opens in new tab)
Renewal	6 weeks (30 working days)	E-Service portal (opens in new tab)
Amend	2 weeks (10 working days)	E-Service portal (opens in new tab)

*Processing time starts upon receipt of complete and accurate documentation. It excludes applicant response time and assumes companies are audit-ready upon submission.

Step 3: Processing

Undergo document verification
Participate in audits / inspections

Step 4: Certification

Receive Halal Certificate (Valid for 1 or 2 years)

Step 5: Post-Certification

Undergo unannounced inspections
Update information such as menu, ingredients and contact information via E-Service portal (opens in new tab) as needed

Step 6: Renewal

Renewal application automatically submitted 120 days before expiry date