Halal Auditor – Dubai

Halal Auditor vacancy at a leading Food Safety Consultant Company in Dubai, UAE, with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Halal audits for food manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, slaughterhouses, catering, and restaurant facilities.
• Evaluate Halal Assurance Systems (HAS) including raw material sourcing, supplier approval, production line segregation, sanitation, and traceability.
• Verify ingredients, additives, flavorings, enzymes, and processing aids to ensure they comply with Islamic dietary laws and standards.
• Perform third-party audits based on HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP, and other food safety management systems.
• Examine critical control points, hazard identification, allergen management, hygiene practices, and sanitation protocols at client sites.
• Ensure organizations follow UAE regulatory requirements (ESMA, Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority, etc.).

Documentation & Certification Processes Halal Auditor

• Prepare detailed audit findings, non-conformance reports (NCR), corrective actions, preventive actions (CAPA), and follow-up reports.
• Validate and approve Halal certificates, training records, traceability documentation, internal audits, SOPs, and product labeling.
• Support clients during certification, recertification, and surveillance audits by providing professional food safety and Halal guidance asHalal Auditor.

Consultation & Training

• Assist clients in developing and implementing Halal control plans, HACCP plans, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and ISO 22000 documentation.
• Conduct client training sessions on Halal awareness, Shariah compliance, food safety, hygiene, and traceability requirements.
• Advise businesses on Halal market regulations, export/import compliance, and GCC standards applicable to food production and processing.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Halal Auditor or Halal Certification Specialist, with hands-on third-party auditing in Halal, HACCP, and ISO 22000.
• Minimum 1 year experience with a recognized certification body, accreditation center, or auditing agency.
• Strong understanding of Halal food science, Islamic jurisprudence related to food, and cross-contamination risks.

Certifications & Training – Halal Auditor

• Must hold a recognized Halal Auditor/Assessor Certification (e.g., ESMA, GAC, EIAC, JAKIM, SMIIC, or equivalent).
• Certified in HACCP Level 3 or 4, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, FSMS Training, or equivalent food safety qualifications.
• Additional qualifications like GMP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, FSSC 22000, Halal Internal Auditor are considered a plus.
• Muslim candidate only, with a strong understanding of halal, haram, mashbooh (doubtful), and permissible processing rules.
• Must hold a valid UAE Driving License, willing to travel for audits across all emirates.
• Good communication skills (English mandatory, Arabic preferred).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.