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HALAL Certification |
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HALAL Certification – Overview |
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What is the meaning of "Halal" ?
Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful. It refers to
things or actions permitted by Shariah law without
punishment imposed on the doer. It is usually used to
describe something that a Muslim is permitted to engage
in, e.g. eat, drink or use.
What is the meaning of "Haram" ?
The opposite of halal is haram , which is Arabic for
unlawful or prohibited.
what is Haram food ?
All kinds of food are considered halal except the
following, which are haram:
• Swine/pork and its by-products .
• Animals improperly slaughtered or dead before
slaughtering .
• Animals not slaughtered in the name of Allah .
• Alcohol and all forms of intoxicating and hazardous
drinks .
• Carnivorous animals, birds of prey, and land animals
without external ears .
• Pests such as rats, centipedes, scorpions and other
similar animals .
• Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam e.g. ants,
bees, spider and woodpecker birds .
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• Animals which are considered repulsive generally like
lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals .
• Animals that live both on land and in water such as
frogs, crocodiles and other similar animals .
• Blood and by-products of blood .
• Foods and drinks which contain any of the above haram
ingredients or contaminated through contact with any of
the above products.What
is Halal Certification ?
Halal Certification is a recognition that the products are
permissible under Islamic law. These products are thus
edible, drinkable or usable by Muslims. |
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What can we do for you?
We can help food manufacturing and distribution
companies to achieve HALAL certification. The details of our
scope of work:
- To prepare technical files in co- ordination with your
technical consultants as per HALAL requirement.
- To keep ready samples/ process flow charts, Raw Materials
Specifications, Final Test Certificates etc.
- To Co-ordinate & test guide in arranging test Certificates,
Technical
Specifications, Documentation & File.
- To arrange, Co-ordinate & Communicate with HALAL auditor/s
for Auditing,
Testing Technical & Certification findings.
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Benefits: |
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- Consumer
confidence- it allows the consumers to make an informed
choice of their purchase
- Competitive advantage- manufacturers can use it as a
marketing tool to secure bigger market share as HALAL food
is suitable for both Muslims and non-Muslims. At
international level , it can enhance the marketability of
products especially in Muslim countries.
- Quality- it indicates that the food product not only
fulfils HALAL requirements, but is also in accordance with
strict hygiene practices.( HCCP)
- For the Authorities- it provides a mechanism to audit and
monitor HALAL food.
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