RULES FOR USE OF HALAL LOGO/MARK
- Halal Logo or Mark is the copyright of MHC and its correct use is a contractual obligation. Intentional misuse of the mark maybe grounds for actions that may include but not limited to withdrawing the Certificate of Conformity.
- The Halal Logo/mark along with certificate number shall appear on certified product manufactured or produced by MHC certified clients.
- Organization also may use the MHC Halal Logo or mark on pallets that only contain certified Halal products.
- MHC Halal Logo approved Certification Companies can use the mark in promotional material.
- The MHC Halal mark shall use on promotional items, for only use issue products already in certification scope and certified.
- Products that are not yet Halal certified, will not be allowed to use the Halal mark.
- MHC Logo must always be obtained from the MHC Office. This will ensure that it contains the exact corporate color and format, as below
Corrective Action for Defective Products or Misuse of Halal Mark
- MHC requires the licensee to implement corrective action according to ISO/IEC Guide 27 after identification of defective products or conclusive misuse of license, certificates and marks. The corrective action could be one or more of the following:
· Notification of parties authorized and responsible for instituting a recall of defective products
· Removal of the mark from the defective products, provided such action is done in collaboration with regulatory authorities who shall ultimately decide whether to accept or reject the products
- Replacement and scrapping of defective products
- Reconstruction of the product to comply with the governing certification requirements
- Issuance of notice to the general public about the hazard from using the product and corresponding action to be taken
- MHC will verify the correct use of the Halal Logo or mark on products at all times. Infringement of these rules by certified organization could lead to sanctions.
- When there is conclusive proof, the regulatory authorities shall be notified immediately by MHC of the misuse of license, certificate and MHC Halal mark, and the certification shall be put under warning, suspension or withdrawal, where appropriate.
- Withdrawal of right to certification may lead to legal actions by MHC, when considered necessary after consultation with legal counsel, and notification of appropriate governmental, regulatory and public bodies