There are various factors taken into consideration when calculating the fees for Halal certification, especially for SMIIC and UAE/GSO. They are:

  1. Number of HACCP plans
  2. Number of full-time employees
  3. Product category and number of product types
  4. Number of shifts
  5. Number of production lines
  6. Product development
  7. Number of operational PRPs
  8. Plant / facility size and Infrastructure
  9. Inhouse laboratory testing
  10. Need for a translator

The typical fee ranges are as follows:

  1. Registration fee for a plant: $2,000-$2,500
  2. Audit fee for a plant: $1,000-$1,500
  3. Registration fee for a product: $350-$750