Hassan Murtaza

Halal Compliance & Shariah Advisor| GAC Approved Auditor | Audit Readiness, Ingredient Review, HAS, GCC & BPJPH | Co-Founder at Argent Halal Advisory

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a UK-based Halal Compliance & Shariah Advisor, GAC approved with experience across halal auditing, slaughter compliance, ingredient risk assessment, halal assurance systems, and regulatory halal standards including GCC (GSO / UAE.S / OIC-SMIIC) and Indonesian BPJPH requirements. My background combines formal Shariah education from Saudi Arabia with practical halal auditing experience across: - Meat & poultry operations - Food manufacturing - Cosmetics - Dietary supplements - Ingredient and processing reviews I also hold a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy & Leadership from Coventry University, which has strengthened my understanding of operational governance, leadership, risk management, structured systems, and professional compliance environments. I currently support businesses seeking to strengthen halal compliance, improve audit readiness, and better understand operational halal requirements across UK and international markets. Areas of focus include: ✅ Halal Compliance & Certification Consultancy ✅ Ingredient Compliance & Halal Screening ✅ Product Formulation Review ✅ Halal Audit Preparation ✅ Halal Assurance Systems (HAS) ✅ Indonesia (BPJPH) Compliance ✅ GCC (GSO) Compliance ✅ Slaughter Compliance & Stunning Review ✅ Restaurant Halal Certification Support ✅ Halal Training & Operational Guidance I am particularly passionate about helping businesses bridge the gap between: - Shariah requirements - Technical operations - Modern halal standards - And practical implementation. 📩 [email protected]

Experience

  • Co-Founder & Director of Halal Advisory Services at Argent Halal Advisory
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Helping businesses improve halal compliance readiness across food, cosmetics, supplements, restaurants, slaughter operations, and export-focused manufacturing. Supporting clients with: - Halal ingredient screening - Product formulation review - Halal audit preparation - Halal assurance systems - GCC and BPJPH compliance understanding - Operational halal guidance - Slaughter compliance reviews Working with businesses seeking stronger halal governance, audit readiness, and international market alignment.

  • Shariah and Halal Compliance Specialist at Various Halal Certification Bodies & Compliance Projects
    Jul 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Providing halal compliance support and advisory services across food manufacturing, meat & poultry operations, restaurants, cosmetics, supplements, and export-focused businesses. Work included halal auditing support, ingredient and documentation review, slaughter compliance assessment, audit preparation, supplier verification, and operational halal guidance aligned with GCC and international halal standards.

  • Arabic Teacher at Alum rock ludlow masjid and community centre
    Apr 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Lead dawah role at Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre
    Feb 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Physiotherapist at Careline recruitment
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo