Halal assurance in food supply chains: Verification of halal certificates using audits and laboratory analysis

► To explore verification of halal certificates using audits and laboratory analysis. ► To achieve appropriate assurance of halal food products and proper labelling. ► Information gathering by literature review, followed by eliciting expert opinion. ► Verification of halal production can be improved to ensure meeting halal requirements. ► Consensus on halal requirements is essential for unambiguous halal assurance.