Quick Answer Mono- and diglycerides (E471) can be halal when they come from 100% plant-based oils or are produced synthetically. If they originate from pork, non-zabiha beef, or share equipment with non-halal fats, they are not halal. Always confirm the source or look...
Animals must be slaughtered a certain way in order to be considered halal. When not slaughtered with this technique, the meat of the animals is considered forbidden, or haram. General Halal Certification Requirements for Meat & Poultry #Requirement AreaKey AHF...
Lab-grown meat (also known as cultivated meat or cultured meat) is genuine animal meat produced by growing animal cells outside of a living animal in a controlled environment.In essence, instead of raising and slaughtering livestock, we can cultivate muscle and fat...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLiFCsTuGQI The American Halal Foundation (AHF) was honored to be featured in the recent webinar hosted by the Personal Care Products Council, titled “Halal Beauty: Navigating Certification and Regulation Worldwide.” The session brought...
In this guide, we break down the key halal certification requirements for nutraceutical manufacturers, focusing on industry best practices and globally accepted halal standards. Did You Know: AHF is also able to integrate their halal audits with the manufacturer’s...
Halal packaging is critical for maintaining the integrity of halal products. Even if a food, medicine, nutraceutical, or a cosmetic is produced with all halal ingredients, its status can be compromised by the very packaging that contains it. In fact, if a halal...
SQF (Safe Quality Food) and Halal certifications respectively play a pivotal role in ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance standards. For food safety and quality professionals, understanding these certifications is essential to meet consumer demands,...
A halal audit is a structured and systematic evaluation of a company's operations, processes, and products to ensure compliance with halal certification requirements as defined by Islamic dietary laws and regulatory standards. It is an essential part of the...
Halal (also spelled halaal) is an Arabic word that means “lawful or permitted.” It is a term that is used in the Islamic religion and dietary concepts in contrast with the word haram (which means “unlawful or not allowed”). These terms indicate which life practices...
Acquiring the right CPG certifications is essential for manufacturers to build trust, ensure compliance, and unlock new market opportunities. From global quality standards like ISO 9001 to market-specific certifications like Halal and Organic, each CPG...
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