Case Study

In the wave of globalization, the halal market has become an important blue ocean for food companies to expand overseas. According to authoritative market research data,The global halal market size exceeded US$2.99 ​​trillion in 2025 and is projected to grow to US$4.54 trillion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.74%. This market covers multiple sectors including food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Among them, core halal markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia hold enormous commercial potential due to their large Muslim populations and continuously increasing purchasing power.

Enterprise Needs: Unlocking New Globalization Opportunities with Certification as the Key

fordomesticThe only listed company with a complete oat industry chain，Witness and promoter of the oat cereal industry，Deep cultivationoatHebei Ximai Food Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Hebei Ximai Food Co., Ltd.) is a company specializing in grain-based health foods.For Hebei Ximai, obtaining authoritative international halal certification is a crucial step in opening the door to the global halal market and achieving brand internationalization. However, the halal market has stringent compliance requirements for the entire supply chain, including raw material traceability, production control, warehousing, and transportation. HFC halal certification, as one of the most authoritative certifications in the global halal industry, is a "legal passport" for products to enter these markets.

With nearly two decades of professional certification service experience and authoritative qualifications, Hebei Ximai ultimately chose to cooperate with Jacob's Star to jointly promote...HFC Halal Certification Project.

Certification Challenges: Ensuring Compliance Across the Entire Supply Chain and Overcoming Multiple Challenges

HFC halal certification is known for its detailed standards and rigorous audits, covering the entire product lifecycle from raw material procurement to finished product delivery. For grain processing companies...CertificationCore difficultiesInFirst, a raw material traceability system must be established to ensure that all raw materials meet halal standards and avoid halal-sensitive sources. Second, production process control must be strengthened to ensure that production equipment and workshops are not contaminated by non-halal materials and to establish a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection process. Furthermore, Hebei Ximai has a diverse product line, and the production processes for different products vary, further increasing the complexity of the certification process.

Jacob's Star provides end-to-end empowerment: professional customized services to efficiently overcome certification bottlenecks.

In response to the certification needs and key challenges of Hebei Ximai, Jacob's Star, relying on its own...With a service philosophy of "professionalism, focus, and dedication," and official HFC authorization, a dedicated team has been formed.CertificationOur service team provides end-to-end customized certification services, precisely addressing the pain points of certification.。A comprehensive review of the company's product lines, production processes, raw material procurement channels, and warehousing management procedures was conducted, and a comparison was made with...A comprehensive gap analysis of HFC certification standards was conducted. Considering the characteristics of grain processing, key requirements were clarified regarding oat raw material traceability, production equipment cleanliness verification standards, and finished product zoning storage specifications. A detailed certification implementation plan and system building guidance manual were tailored for enterprises. Simultaneously, assistance was provided to enterprises in establishing a complete halal management system documentation, including a halal material list, production traceability procedures, and internal auditor management systems, ensuring that the system documentation fully complies with HFC certification requirements.

Certification Successful: Gaining Authoritative Qualification and Embarking on a New Journey of Globalization

With the professional support of Jacob's Star and the active cooperation of Hebei Ximai, the entire certification process proceeded efficiently.smoothlyWe completed the entire process from system setup and document submission to factory audit, successfully helping Hebei Ximai pass the audit smoothly.The HFC halal certification audit laid a solid foundation for the compliance of its products as they entered the international market.In the future, Jacob's Star will continue to empower businesses and assist companies intending to expand overseas.Break down international trade barriersSet upMeets international halal standardsofProduction Management System，Provide enterprises with the means to successfully enter key halal markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia."Golden Key"