GSO 2055-2:2021 & UAE.S Halal Certification Body
GSO 2055-2:2021 & UAE.S Halal Certification Body
Every manual and sector checklist carries the UAE.S designation as well as the GSO one, so one certification operation answers both.
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By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 5 |
| Policies | 11 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 17 |
| Plans & Programmes | 1 |
| Forms & Records | 8 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 19 |
| Registers, Logs & Matrices | 12 |
| Job Descriptions & Organisation | 4 |
| Training & Awareness | 1 |
| Guides & Work Instructions | 1 |
| Tools & Workbooks | 6 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| AGS-QM-01 | Halal Certification Quality Manual | Word |
| AGS-PRO-03 | Evaluation, Audit and Inspection | Word |
| AGS-PRO-04 | Certification Decision | Word |
| AGS-PRO-05 | Surveillance and Recertification | Word |
| AGS-FRM-01 | Halal Certification Application and Self-Assessment Form | Word |
| GSO 2055-2 Conformity Matrix | Excel |
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Overview
GSO 2055-2:2021 sets the requirements for accredited Halal certification bodies and for the certification process and the United Arab Emirates adopts it as a national standard under the UAE.S designation. The two texts are aligned, which is what lets one certification operation serve both wider Gulf trade and UAE market entry. The guidance here is read against the Gulf text clause by clause, and every sector assessment carries the designation an Emirati authority expects quoted back to it.
The mapping is where the work sits. Food, slaughterhouses, cosmetics, packaging, feedstuff, medical devices, animal by-products and hospitality services each route to their own designation and assessment, recorded before an audit is planned rather than argued during it. Beneath the certification body sits the Halal Assurance System expected of the certified organisation, directed by an internal Halal committee handling ingredient approval, internal auditing, training and corrective action.
What this system covers
- Clause-by-clause alignment of GSO 2055-2:2021 with its UAE.S adoption, whichever designation a client's market quotes
- Food and slaughter assessment under UAE.S GSO 2055-1 and UAE.S GSO 993
- Non-food sectors: cosmetics under UAE.S GSO 2055-4, packaging under UAE.S GSO 2652, feedstuff under UAE.S GSO 2578, medical devices under UAE.S GSO 2680, animal bone, skin and hair under UAE.S GSO 2670
- Hospitality services under UAE.S 5024, for service operations rather than manufacturing sites
- Hygiene and good manufacturing practice beneath the Halal claim: GSO ISO 22000, GSO ISO 22716, GSO 1694 and GSO 21
- Evidence an Emirati authority asks to see: conformity mapping against GSO 2055-2, normative references in force, and the standards determination behind each certificate
Who it's for
Certification bodies and conformity assessment units whose certificates must be accepted inside the UAE as well as across the Gulf. The reason to take this set rather than the Gulf-only edition is practical: the manuals and sector checklists already carry the UAE.S designation, so a body applying for accreditation, extending its scope into Halal, or answering an importer that quotes the national standard has nothing left to re-map.
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Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes, for 12 months. Fixes and revisions to this toolkit are free for 12 months from your order. Email us with your order number to get them.
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