Halal Certification
for consumer protection and market access.
An independent, Muslim-owned halal certification body established in 2010, aligned with OIC/SMIIC, MS, GSO and other national and international halal standards. Trust the seal. Verify the source.
- Established
- 2010
- Certified products
- 300+
- Industry sectors
- 7
Beyond the seal
Beyond certification, the bureau drives national halal awareness and builds the partnerships that anchor Uganda’s halal ecosystem — at home and across borders.
Awareness & Outreach
The #TulyeHalal national campaign with Salam TV — reaching 2.3 million daily viewers — alongside radio outreach, mosque activations and Ramadhan community work that build everyday trust in the UHB Quality Mark.
Halal Ecosystem Partnerships
Working with UNBS, UMSC, IUIU, the World Halal Council and peer certification bodies across Africa to advance Uganda’s halal ecosystem and unlock cross-border trade.
Market Access
Certification opens a loyal local market of millions and unlocks export readiness for the GCC, OIC and a global halal trade worth trillions — with cross-border recognition that travels with your product.
Newsletter
JAKIM Malaysia recognises UHB as a Foreign Halal Certification Body
Effective 30 December 2025 and valid through December 2028, the JAKIM recognition covers food, beverages, food premises, hotels, restaurants and slaughterhouses — unlocking Ugandan halal exports into Malaysian and ASEAN markets.
UHB admitted as Associate Member of the World Halal Council
Following years of capacity-building and standards alignment, UHB joins the global community of halal certifiers — strengthening mutual recognition for Ugandan products entering halal markets worldwide.
#TulyeHalal awareness campaign reaches 2.3 million daily viewers
A nationwide partnership with Salam TV brings halal awareness to a television show, two radio shows and over 20,000 #TulyeHalal social engagements.
Our partners
National regulators, religious authorities, academic institutions, financial partners and the global halal council — together they anchor the credibility of every UHB Quality Mark.
Serunai CommerceSerunai
Islamic Development BankIsDB
South African National Halal AuthoritySANHA
Kenya Bureau of Halal CertificationKBHC
Uganda Free Zones & Export Promotions AuthorityUFZEPA
Uganda National Bureau of StandardsUNBS
Uganda Small Scale Industries AssociationUSSIA
Uganda Manufacturers’ AssociationUMA
Private Sector Foundation of UgandaPSFU
Uganda Muslim Supreme CouncilUMSC
Islamic University in UgandaIUIU
Uganda National Chamber of CommerceUNCCSerunai CommerceSerunaiIslamic Development BankIsDBSouth African National Halal AuthoritySANHAKenya Bureau of Halal CertificationKBHCUganda Free Zones & Export Promotions AuthorityUFZEPAUganda National Bureau of StandardsUNBSUganda Small Scale Industries AssociationUSSIAUganda Manufacturers’ AssociationUMAPrivate Sector Foundation of UgandaPSFUUganda Muslim Supreme CouncilUMSCIslamic University in UgandaIUIUUganda National Chamber of CommerceUNCCOur recognitions
The UHB Quality Mark is recognised by Ugandan government ministries, foreign diplomatic missions and global halal councils — the foundation of trust behind every certificate.
JAKIMMalaysia
World Halal CouncilWHC
World Halal Food CouncilWHFC
Honorary Consulate of MalaysiaUganda
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic DevelopmentUganda
Ministry of Trade, Industry & CooperativesUganda
Ministry of Foreign AffairsUgandaReady to certify your product?
Pick the form that matches your business, pay the UGX 50,000 application fee, and submit your supporting documents. Decisions typically issue within four to eight weeks.