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SIF, GACC & Halal: Chicken Paw Export Certification Explained

SIF, GACC and halal certification are the three checkpoints that determine whether a Brazilian chicken paw shipment can legally reach its destination market. Here is what each one means and which documents travel with the cargo.

SIF — Brazil's federal meat inspection

SIF (Serviço de Inspeção Federal) is the federal inspection service that oversees Brazilian meat plants. Every export-approved plant carries a SIF establishment number, which identifies exactly where the product was processed and underpins the sanitary certificate issued for each shipment.

GACC — the requirement for exports to China

GACC is the General Administration of Customs of China. Under China's Decree 248, foreign poultry plants must be registered and listed with GACC before their product can clear Chinese customs — the plant's establishment number and China-eligible listing are checked at the border. See our chicken paws for China page for buyer-specific detail. Halal certification, issued by a recognized Islamic certifying body, is the corresponding requirement for the Gulf, MENA and other Muslim-majority markets.

SIFServiço de Inspeção Federal — Brazil's federal meat inspection
SIF numberUnique establishment number per approved plant
GACCGeneral Administration of Customs of China
GACC basisDecree 248 — foreign plant registration/listing
HalalCertification by a recognized Islamic certifying body
Halal applies toGulf / MENA and Muslim-majority markets
Per-shipment docVeterinary/health certificate — issued by MAPA
Per-shipment docCertificate of origin

Documents that travel with every shipment

Each container ships with a veterinary/health (sanitary) certificate issued by Brazil's MAPA, a certificate of origin, and — as applicable — a halal certificate and the plant's GACC establishment number. These sit alongside the bill of lading and inspection certificate described in the step-by-step import guide.

Verify before you contract

Buyers should always verify a supplier's SIF and GACC numbers and insist on independent inspection at loading. Duna Trading sources exclusively from SIF-registered, GACC-listed plants and provides halal-certified product for Gulf and MENA buyers, with verifiable establishment details on every offer.

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Certification — FAQ

Common questions about SIF, GACC and halal.

What does the SIF number actually certify?

SIF (Serviço de Inspeção Federal) is Brazil's federal meat inspection service. Every export-approved poultry plant carries a unique SIF establishment number, which identifies the specific plant that processed the product and is required for any export sanitary certificate.

Why is GACC listing required for exports to China?

Under China's Decree 248, foreign meat plants must be registered and listed with GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) before their product can clear Chinese customs. The plant's establishment registration and its China-eligible listing are checked at import — without them, a shipment cannot be cleared. See our guide on importing into China.

How can a buyer verify these numbers before signing a contract?

Ask the supplier for the plant's SIF establishment number and, for China-bound cargo, confirm its GACC listing, then request independent inspection (SGS/Intertek) at loading. A legitimate supplier provides verifiable establishment details without hesitation — unwillingness to share them is a red flag.