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...
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a modern-day food-safety system which is mandated for food-processing plants in the U.S. Because of its unique structure, it is also used by a vast number of restaurants around the globe. In the U.S. the first federal...
Halal food essentially refers to any and all food and beverage items that Muslims are permissible to consume under the Islamic dietary guidelines. The concept and consumption of halal food is overall a very important part of the modern Muslim culture,...
In a world where you’re inundated with endless choices, it’s not always easy to break down whether a product is halal. What is the fine print on the ingredients, and what does it mean? How was the product made? Sometimes products are labeled halal but don’t have...
Is kosher halal? It's a common question among Muslims, especially given the close similarities between halal and kosher dietary laws. While both define what is permissible to eat in Islamic and Jewish traditions, the rules behind halal-certified and kosher-certified...
The terms Dhabiha and halal are often used together or even as synonyms, but they do mean distinct things. To put it simply, halal means permissible, while dhabiha (sometimes spelled zabiha) means meat prepared according to Islamic principles. For animals of the land...
Islam is the world’s fastest-growing religion. It’s the second-largest religion behind Christianity with more than 1.9 billion Muslims in the world today. For Muslims, dietary laws and fasting play a major part in our daily lives as well as our spiritual...
Muslims and non-Muslims alike can be very intentional and conscientious about what they consume for nourishment and pleasure. For Muslims, eating halal isn’t simply about health benefits or even following rules but eating foods that will nourish their bodies. Halal is...
Here's a brief summary of the certification requirements: Brief Halal Certification Requirements Summary SectionDetails1.0 Material Purchasing DocumentsKeep records for all materials purchased.2.0 Material Receiving DocumentsMaintain documents related to the receipt...
One of AHF’s core principles is transparency in our communication with clients. While most companies will not face significant challenges in becoming halal certified, there are undoubtedly some challenges that some companies may face. This AHF insight will...
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