Who needs it?
Food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical makers — especially exporters to OIC markets.
Government fees
Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Halal lab tests (BSTI memo 16 Apr 2025, excl. VAT) | Porcine DNA Tk 4,000 · alcohol/ethanol/methanol Tk 5,000 · pesticide residue Tk 4,800 · heavy metals Tk 5,000 · microbiology Tk 5,000 — total Tk 23,800Source: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-bsti/2024/12/ea1f18afe4e940108c60a891947f57aa.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Certification fee | As per BSTI Halal fee scheduleSource: bsti.gov.bd/pages/static-pages/6922e10f933eb65569e29ed8 | Confirm with our office |
Required documents
Required by BSTI
- Prescribed application form and questionnaire
- Updated trade licence
- Updated income-tax certificate / e-TIN
- BIDA/SME/BSCIC registration
- Updated premises licence
- Updated environmental clearance
- Updated fire licence
- Trademark registration certificate
- Product label (all brands, SKUs, variants)
- List of manufacturing equipment
- List of laboratory equipment
- Process flowchart
- Quality / Halal quality-control plan
- List of ingredients
- Halal certificates of the ingredients
Step-by-step process
- 1
Collect the documents and ingredient halal certificates.
- 2
Apply with the form and questionnaire.
- 3
BSTI audits the factory and collects samples.
- 4
Laboratory tests (DNA, alcohol, pesticides, metals, microbiology).
- 5
Certificate issued after review; renew before expiry.
Frequently asked questions
Is a trademark certificate really required?
Yes — BSTI's Halal checklist lists a trademark registration certificate along with premises, environment and fire licences.
Legal basis & official sources
- BSTI Act 2018
- BDS OIC/SMIIC 1:2021 and BDS OIC/SMIIC 24:2021
- BSTI — Certification Marks Wing (Halal) and National Halal Laboratory
- BSTI e-Service
Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
