Ahmad Hassan

Ahmad Hassan brings deep expertise in halal certification to the Halal Freak team. His hands-on experience auditing food facilities across Asia and the Middle East gives him unique insight into what makes food truly halal-compliant. Read more on the Halal Freak blog.

Professional Background

Ahmad began his career in food science before specializing in halal certification. He trained under JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) and has since conducted hundreds of audits for:

• Food manufacturing plants
• Restaurant chains
• Hotel kitchens
• Catering companies
• Airline food providers

Areas of Expertise

Halal Certification Process

Ahmad has guided numerous businesses through the halal certification journey, from initial assessment to successful certification. He understands the requirements of major certification bodies including JAKIM, MUIS, MUI, ESMA, and IFANCA.

Supply Chain Compliance

One of Ahmad’s specialties is ensuring halal integrity throughout the supply chain. He advises on:

• Ingredient sourcing and verification
• Storage and handling procedures
• Cross-contamination prevention
• Documentation and traceability

Brand Halal Status Research

For Halal Freak, Ahmad researches and verifies the halal status of major restaurant chains and food brands. His certification expertise allows him to accurately assess and explain each brand’s halal practices by region.

Contributions to Halal Freak

Ahmad leads our brand halal status research, ensuring every “Is [Brand] Halal?” guide is accurate and reflects current certification status. He also contributes to our educational content on halal certification and standards.