ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
Quality: how HDI plans, delivers and checks its work consistently.
Learn about our mission, values, and commitment to ensuring authentic Halal certification across Nigeria and beyond.
The Halal And Haram Distinction Development Initiative (HDI) Nigeria is the premier Halal certification body in Nigeria, established to provide authentic, reliable, and internationally recognized Halal certification services. We ensure that products, services, and establishments comply with Islamic Shariah law and are permissible (Halal) for Muslims to consume or use.
With Nigeria's significant Muslim population and growing demand for Halal products both locally and internationally, HDI Nigeria plays a crucial role in the Halal economy. We bridge the gap between Nigerian businesses and global Halal markets, facilitating trade while maintaining the highest standards of Halal integrity.
Our team of qualified Islamic scholars, food technologists, and certification experts work diligently to ensure that every product bearing the HDI Nigeria seal meets stringent Halal requirements from sourcing to final product.
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To offer a Total Halal Certification Service to different companies in accordance with Islamic Law (Shariah), using seasoned professionals and deploying state of the art-technology for customers' satisfaction while meeting stakeholders' expectations.
To be the foremost Halal Certification Body in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of Halal integrity, providing transparent certification processes, and supporting Nigerian businesses in meeting both local and international Halal requirements.
Our core principles guide every audit, inspection, and certification decision we make.
Excellence, competence, and adherence to Islamic jurisprudence in every audit and certification process.
Uncompromising ethical standards, honesty, and transparency in all evaluations and partnerships.
Rigorous scientific testing and continuous quality assurance for authentic Halal compliance.
Building long-term confidence and dependability for Muslim consumers and business partners worldwide.
We provide comprehensive Halal services across four key areas to support businesses and consumers in maintaining Halal standards.
HDI's management systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 by UKS Egypt, so HDI's own certification process is independently audited.
Quality Management System
Quality: how HDI plans, delivers and checks its work consistently.
Environmental Management System
Environmental: how HDI manages its impact on the environment.
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Health and safety: how HDI protects the health and safety of people at work.
Issued by UKS Egypt, an ISO certification body accredited by EGAC (CAB #012415). These certificates cover HDI's own management systems. They are not Halal certificates for products, and they are not an accreditation of HDI as a Halal certification body. To check a certificate with the issuer, visit uks-egypt.com.
HDI Nigeria was founded to address the growing need for authentic Halal certification in Nigeria's expanding Halal market.
Received recognition from key international Halal bodies, establishing credibility in global markets.
Expanded certification services to include cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food service establishments.
Launched online certification portal and digital certificate delivery system for improved efficiency.
Established strategic partnerships with Halal authorities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Malaysia.
Meet the people behind HDI Nigeria's commitment to authentic Halal certification. Tap any member card to view their full profile.
Prof Ibrahim Adekunle Oreagba is a Consultant Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacologist with extensive experience in Halal certification...
A food technologist with 15 years of Halal industry experience, Sheikh Tirmidhi oversees all certification processes...
Alhaji AbdulAzeez Ajala has a first degree in Microbiology, Master's Degree in Environmental Management from the University of Lagos...
Mrs. Basirah Bolanle Oreagba holds a B.Sc in Food Science and Technology and is an Advanced Certified HACCP Expert...
A seasoned Technologist and Technical Manager of an ISO/IEC 17025 Certified Laboratory at FIIRO, she leads scientific verification and quality assurance to strengthen Halal integrity...
Dr Abdulganiyu Adelopo is a seasoned Environmental Chemist and Certified Process Analyst, leading Research & Development...
An Applied and Environmental Microbiologist and Halal certification specialist, Director/Coordinator of FIIRO's North East Zonal Office and Chairman of the National Technical Committee on Halal Foods Standards...
A seasoned Islamic scholar and Halal compliance expert with over 30 years in Islamic education, contributing to Shari'ah-based Halal compliance and assurance systems at HDI...
Nurudeen Omotayo Sulaiman is the Administrative Secretary of HDI, with an NCE in Computer Science/Mathematics...
A distinguished Professor of Islamic Thought and Civilization at the University of Benin, with a PhD in Islamic and Other Civilizations from the International Islamic University Malaysia. President of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions.
Holds an M.Sc. in Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh from the International Islamic University Malaysia. Chief Imam of Jamiu Salamideen Central, Mushin, since 2003, specializing in Fiqh Muamalat and Maqasid Al-Shari'ah.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Jurisprudence from the University of Jordan and is pursuing a Master's in Islamic Studies at Lagos State University. Over a decade of experience teaching Arabic and Islamic studies.