Welcome to the New HMC Website!
Welcome to the New HMC Website!
The Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) is an independent, non-profit, registered charity organisation whose main aim is to certify the production of genuine Halal food. HMC complies with the UK Laws for food production, as well as Islamic dietary compliance Laws.
HMC promotes animal welfare, issues of food safety, hygiene and quality in compliance with UK Law and within the teachings of the Islamic faith. HMC works with companies who are involved in the production and supply of Halal food, to independently certify all products to provide assurance to the Muslim community that all food meets the high standards of Halal.
HMC was established when questions on the authenticity of Halal were discovered by scholars (Ulama) who visited and inspected UK Halal plants.
HMC is governed by an independent board of elected members comprising of mainly Islamic Scholars and other individuals - referred to as the Executive Committee (EC). The board’s focus is to provide spiritual and Islamic guidance on all HMC matters. The EC work on a voluntary and unpaid basis. Further support is given to EC by Local Area Groups in around 35 UK cities & towns, who work to promote Halal awareness issues and promote the development of genuine Halal in the UK.
There are many issues with Halal in the UK. An unprotected word that has led to the availability of so called ‘Halal products’ that often fall short of the requirements of the Islamic faith. Examples include: Halal meat that is injected with pork proteins; Animals that have been killed using machines and often without the recitation of the blessed ‘Tasmiyah’ (blessing) to name just a few.
HMC now offers the Muslim community a credible alternative and a new choice for Halal, based on a unique inspection certification system. When visiting your local butcher or restaurant always look out for the current, up to date HMC certificate & yellow window sticker providing you with “Your Seal of Assurance” for Halal!
Latest News
29th May 2013 - Plant Suspended
HMC has suspended one of its beef slaughterhouses after it was alerted that a truck was used to transport certified products along with pork products picked up from another plant. Read more...
Pork DNA in Halal Lamb Burgers in Leicester Schools
Parents are shocked by revelations of pork DNA in halal lamb burgers that have been fed to Muslim children in Leicester Schools. Read more...
HMC Leads the way in Halal Monitoring by Investing in Staff Training
HMC has trained over 100 of its inspectors and monitors in L2 Food Safety. This intensive course allows the trainee to expand their food safety and hygiene skills in support of the Halal inspection work. Food Safety training is widely recognised within the industry as an effective measure to train staff in the area of customer protection. The course meets industry regulations for the handling of food in manufacturing based-settings, where machinery and tools are used. Read more...
HMC launches the most advanced monitoring technology system to safeguard Halal!
Earlier this year, the Daily Mail published an article about pork hidden in donner kebabs. Whilst this story highlights the issue of contamination in the supply of Halal, it is not a surprise to those in the industry. UK laws seem impotent to protect Muslims from the dangers of rogue meat suppliers and hence Haram food is entering our supply, may Allah protect us. Read more...
