Halal Foundation Editorial Team

How to Get Halal Certification? The (Detailed) Halal Certification Process

Halal certification is one of the most rapidly growing certifications in the world, however, many food safety & quality professionals are yet to fully interact with the halal certification process. In this guide, we will outline the detailed halal certification process consisting of: While the halal certification process is more streamlined than ever, many businesses still

15 Major Questions about Halal Certification & their Concise Answers

What is Halal? Halal means permissible. The opposite of halal is haram which means prohibited. The term halal is most commonly used in the context of consumable items. In this context, halal is the set of dietary guidelines that permit foods in accordance with Islamic principles. The simple heuristic to use when seeking to identify

Discovering the Universal Appeal: Why Halal Appeals to All?

Halal is not only for Muslims Halal captures the contemporary zeitgeist with universal values that demand safe and ethical production of all consumables Is halal only for Muslims? The long and short answer is NO. For foods and beverages, halal has universal appeal just as kosher can be consumed by people not of the Jewish

Understanding Halal Logos & Symbols; The 5 Main Categories

Introduction An online search of “halal logo,” “halal certification symbol,” “halal mark,” or “halal stamp” will yield thousands of logos of different variations. To halal and non-halal consumers alike, the sheer array of different arrangements of the Arabic letterings “حلال” with the various surrounding insignia (stars, circles, crescents, boxes, unique shapes, etc.) can be confusing.

How to Choose a Halal Certifier? A Simple & Effective Guide

Introduction Choosing the right vendors and partners to work with to achieve your organization’s mission and goals is critical. The right partner can help you operate effectively, improve efficiencies, build trust in your brand, grow your business, and more. The wrong partner can cause significant damage to your brand and company and create net losses

Halal Certification for Export to UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC/MENA Countries

GCC/MENA Market Synopsis The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which includes Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations (see below), is a diverse, swiftly expanding market with a strong emphasis on the halal industry. The halal market serves the dietary and lifestyle needs of the region’s 325 million Muslims, who require products that adhere to

Halal & Organic Certification: A Comparative Analysis

Halal & Organic Certification: A Comparative Analysis Introduction Although halal is larger than the global organic market by 17 times, many US companies and quality and regulatory professionals are more familiar with organic standards than halal. In the case of both certifications, companies seek certification to align their brand with the values of their consumers. The

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What Makes AHF Halal Certification Uniquely Valuable?

What Makes AHF Halal Certification Uniquely Valuable? Choosing a Halal Certification Agency Companies seeking halal certification often face questions such as; Which halal certifier should I choose? What makes any halal certification agency different from another? Which halal agency is best for my brand? This AHF insight seeks to give companies considering halal certification insight

3 Major Benefits of Halal Certification

3 Major Benefits of Halal Certification Why (Actually) Halal Certify? Halal industry professionals often tout the size of the global halal market as the fundamental reason companies should pursue halal certification. While there is no doubt that the nearly 2 billion halal consumers and the growing $1.5 Trillion F&B market for halal consumers are significant,

What Does GMP Certified Mean and Benefits of Certification!

The term “GMP Certified” today is a badge of quality, safety, and trust for manufacturers. But what exactly does it mean to be GMP certified, and why should businesses care? This guide dives into what GMP certification entails, how you can obtain it, and why it’s a game-changer for companies striving to gain a competitive

10 Food Safety Terms Decoded

Food safety refers to the proper handling, cooking, and preservation of food to protect people from food-borne illnesses caused by microbes such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. If you’ve ever suffered from food poisoning, you know it can be a traumatic experience. Stomachaches, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, muscle aches, and more can be caused by