The cosmetics and personal care industry in the United States is booming because of unprecedented consumer demand. Below is a carefully curated list of the top 20 cosmetic manufacturing companies in the USA. These companies are leaders in cosmetics formula development, contract manufacturing, and private-labeling. Read More: Cosmetic Certifications Manufacturers Must Have in 2025 Top
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If you’ve ever asked Is Restaurant Depot Halal? You’re asking the same question that thousands of Muslim consumers and restaurant owners want answered. Restaurant Depot is one of America’s biggest wholesalers with 130+ branches nationwide, and many Muslims buy bulk chicken, beef, and mutton there. But here’s the truth: some of it might be halal,
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INCI is the universal naming system used worldwide to identify cosmetic ingredients on product labels, ensuring transparency, safety, and legal compliance. For major cosmetic and personal care brands targeting Muslim consumers or exporting to markets like the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or Indonesia, it carries even more weight as INCI names are the foundation of
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Haram, means “forbidden,” referring to anything prohibited under the Islamic dietary guidelines. In today’s global food industry “haram” can be thought of as an allergen – a substance that Muslim consumers must avoid entirely and halal certification is the process to safeguard products are free from the “halal allergens”. For halal consumers, consuming haram
Read moreIn the context of food quality certifications like organic, halal, gluten-free, and non-GMO identity preservation (IP) has become a critical system for ensuring that certification claims remain credible. IP refers to maintaining the distinct identity of certified ingredients or products throughout the food supply chain, preventing any mixing or contamination with non-certified items. This article
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Muslim consumers often ask whether bacterial cultures make a food halal (permissible) or not. In general, Islamic experts and halal authorities consider bacterial cultures permissible as long as no haram (forbidden) components are involved. This explainer will break down: What Are Bacterial Cultures in Food? Bacterial cultures are beneficial bacteria used to ferment or transform
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Halal certification in the U.S. is no longer optional for brands that want to compete. It is the difference between staying local and tapping into a $226-billion North American market set to nearly double by 2033. Without it, you miss the trust of over 3.5 million Muslim consumers, the loyalty of health-conscious non-Muslims, and access
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It’s estimated that 1 in 4 people, globally, consume Halal food, therefore, if you’re an individual or a restaurant-owner, learning what makes food halal is gonna be important to you in the coming years. And even more crucially, learning some of the simple yet delicious dishes out there can be a gamechanger. That’s why in
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Meat consumption is gradually increasing in Muslim and muslim-majority countries, driven by factors like population growth and economic development, which has also subsequently increased the demand for halal-certified meat imports within these regions. Halal Meat Consumption Numbers A key member of American Halal Foundation’s international growth division believes meat consumption has doubled in Muslim majority
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For Muslim consumers, ensuring that the food they eat, including chocolate, is halal is an important part of faith. However, with so many chocolate brands and varieties available, it can be challenging to determine what chocolates are truly halal. This guide will help you identify halal chocolates, understand common non-halal ingredients, and learn how to
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On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a baseline 10% tariff on imports from nearly every country, with higher rates, up to 50%, for certain nations. This recent imposition of U.S. tariffs is having significant implications for global trade, also subsequently affecting importers and exporters of halal-certified products globally. Disclaimer: This article and all
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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 restrictions play a major role in daily life, shaping what they eat, how food is prepared, and how they maintain religious integrity in both personal and commercial food choices. Also Read: Halal
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