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 for a trusted halal logo. What Are Mono & Diglycerides? Mono and
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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 Area Key AHF Expectations 1 Scope & Eligible Species Only halal-permitted livestock and birds (e.g., cattle,
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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 cells in a bioreactor to obtain meat products. The end result is biologically equivalent
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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 operations as smoothly as possible, even aligning them with other audits if feasible (eg: halal audit
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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 product comes into contact with any non-halal material (for example, packaging that
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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, comply with regulations, and access lucrative markets. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the two certifications to address the
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the food industry, much like many other sectors, is revolutionizing the industry. Offering numerous opportunities to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience, AI is optimizing agricultural production, streamlining food manufacturing, enhancing supply chain logistics, and reshaping how consumers interact with food products. Below is a compendium of AI’s role in the
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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 certification process, ensuring that products meet halal standards and do not contain or come into
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Emulsifiers are substances used in food products to help mix ingredients that typically do not combine well, such as oil and water. They are commonly found in processed foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics to stabilize mixtures of water and oil. Whether emulsifiers are halal depends on their source and the processing methods used. In this guide,
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To export to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries from the USA, it is necessary to navigate a terrain of rules, documentation, and compliance requirements. Do You Know: In 2023, the estimated US exports to GCC was USD 50 billion. This is expected to cross the USD 75 billion mark over
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Exporting Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) presents significant opportunities to American exporters due to rising expanding middle class, urbanization, and evolving consumer preferences all over the world. However, entering international markets requires a comprehensive understanding of its dynamics, regulatory environment, and consumer behavior. This FMCG export guide offers a comprehensive overview for exporters alongside actionable strategies
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Halal Critical Control Points (HCCPs) are specific stages in the production, processing, packaging, and storage of halal products where risks of contamination, cross-contamination, or non-compliance with halal requirements are identified and must be effectively controlled. In this guide, we take a comprehensive look at the key principles, processes, and industry-specific applications of Halal Critical Control
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