CHM Internal Halal Audit and Compliance 4

Question 1

An internal halal audit reveals that a cleaning chemical used in the facility has not been reviewed for halal compliance. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Review the chemical's ingredients to confirm it is free of haram substances

Answer

Cleaning chemicals can contain animal-derived ingredients (e.g., ethanol, lard derivatives) that may contaminate halal products and must be verified.

Question 2

Which document proves that an employee has received halal awareness training?

Accepted Answer

A signed training attendance record or completion certificate

Answer

Signed training records or certificates provide documented evidence that employees have received and acknowledged halal training.

Question 3

In halal auditing, what does 'risk-based auditing' mean?

Accepted Answer

Allocating more audit attention to areas with greater potential for halal compromise

Answer

Risk-based auditing prioritizes areas like ingredient sourcing, shared equipment, and slaughter processes where halal violations are most likely.

Question 4

A production run is completed before the halal status of one ingredient could be confirmed. What is the correct halal management action?

Accepted Answer

Place the product on hold pending halal status verification

Answer

Products of uncertain halal status must be quarantined and held until their compliance can be confirmed before release.

Question 5

What is the significance of 'traceability' in a halal internal audit?

Accepted Answer

It allows the origin and halal status of every ingredient to be traced through the production process

Answer

Traceability systems ensure each ingredient's halal status can be verified from source to finished product, which is essential for halal assurance.

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