Halal Foundation Editorial Team

Halal Certification is not Only for Meat and Poultry Halal certification is not just a label for meat and poultry that’s prepared according to Islamic principles but is also relevant for a range of products and services. Halal certification assures halal-observant...

Introduction: What is Cell Cultured Meat? Cell-cultured meats, also known as lab-grown meats, rely on intricate biotechnological processes that merge cellular biology, tissue engineering, and food science. The primary objective of this process is to cultivate animal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...