Shariah Compliance Audit & Traceability
This criterion assesses the organization's commitment to ensuring that all ingredients, processes, and products/services are fully compliant with Shariah principles. It evaluates the robustness of the audit and traceability systems implemented to verify compliance throughout the supply chain. The system must ensure 'Tayyib' (wholesome, safe, ethical) standards, integrating safety and harm prevention (La darar wa la dirar) alongside Halal compliance. For non-food categories, this requires a defined 'Halal High-Risk Materials List' (e.g., leather, tallow derivatives, collagen, shellac, carmine, ethanol/IPA solvents). The audit process includes regular reviews of sourcing, production, handling, and labeling. Traceability must align with legal standards (e.g., UK/EU Article 18 'one-step-back, one-step-forward') and enable complete mapping of material provenance and BOMs to the component level. Compliance also covers ethical sourcing, screening high-risk suppliers for forced labor (Modern Slavery Act) as part of the Tayyib mandate. The objective is to provide assurance that products meet the highest standards of Islamic integrity, fostering trust and preventing fraud.
| Metric | Composite Shariah Assurance Score |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥95% Coverage, ≥98% Data Quality |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Method | Average of (Traceability Coverage %, Data Quality Pass %, CAPA Effectiveness %) |
| Unit | Percentage |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Basic, informal checks. No formal traceability or audit records.
Level 2: Developing
Formal procedures documented. Ad-hoc checks. Basic batch traceability but not integrated.
Level 3: Established
Documented SCMS. Internal audits. Traceability covers ≥80% SKUs. Mock recall ≤24 hours. Basic CAPA.
Level 4: Advanced
SCMS quantitatively managed. Regular third-party audits. Tech-enabled traceability (≥95% coverage, one-step-back/forward). Mock recall ≤8 hours. Repeat critical NCs ≤1/year.
Level 5: Optimizing
Optimized SCMS. Advanced tech (or blockchain). ≥99% traceability with data quality checks. Mock recall ≤4 hours. Zero repeat critical NCs. Public dashboard and consumer verification.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Independent annual audits and complex EU-compliant traceability systems are entirely disproportionate for volunteer budgets. |
| Small | exempt | Formal Shariah Compliance Management Systems (SCMS) and independent audits are too costly and complex for this scale. |
| Medium | partial | Should implement internal halal policies and basic traceability, but formal independent audits and HCAS registries may still be disproportionate. |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization claims or promotes its products/services as Shariah-compliant.
- The target market includes Muslim consumers who prioritize Shariah compliance.
- The organization aims to build a reputation for ethical and responsible business practices rooted in Islamic principles.
Not Applicable When
- The organization does not market its products/services as Shariah-compliant.
- The primary customer base is not concerned with Shariah compliance.
- The products/services offered do not inherently require Shariah considerations (e.g., basic hardware store).
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