ICH Check List

The ICH check list is used during halal inspection and auditing procedures to verify that production facilities, ingredients and operational practices comply with halal requirements.

This checklist helps ensure that companies maintain proper documentation, ingredient verification and operational controls required under the halal system.

Facility Inspection

• Verification of production facilities and processing areas.
• Separation between halal and non-halal materials.
• Cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and production lines.
• Proper storage conditions for ingredients and products.

Ingredient Verification

• Review of ingredient specifications.
• Verification of supplier information.
• Confirmation of halal declarations or supporting documents.
• Assessment of additives and processing aids.

Operational Procedures

• Implementation of halal handling procedures.
• Monitoring of production processes.
• Documentation of operational activities.
• Traceability of ingredients and finished products.

Documentation Review

• Ingredient specification sheets.
• Supplier and purchasing records.
• Production flow charts.
• Internal halal compliance documentation.