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Which Cosmetic & Personal Care Brands Are Halal?

Which Cosmetic & Personal Care Brands Are Halal?

Jun 5, 2026·Azmi Anees·4 min read

The demand for halal cosmetics has already surpassed $50 billion and continues to grow rapidly, driven by increasing demand for premium, halal-certified products. With rising consumer awareness and stricter regulatory requirements in halal-majority markets, halal certification for cosmetics has become one of the fastest-growing compliance priorities for both brands and contract manufacturers. In this guide,

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How to Verify a Halal Certificate?

How to Verify a Halal Certificate?

Jun 5, 2026·Azmi Anees·6 min read

A halal certificate should do more than show a symbol on packaging. It should help buyers, importers, retailers, and consumers feel confident that a product or facility has been reviewed through a documented halal certification process. Halal certification is not just about a logo. It is about the product, the ingredients, the facility, and the

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Muslim Dietary Restrictions – A Complete Guide

Muslim Dietary Restrictions – A Complete Guide

May 20, 2026·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·8 min read

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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What is Islamic Jurisprudence? An Introduction to Islamic Fiqh Principles

What is Islamic Jurisprudence? An Introduction to Islamic Fiqh Principles

Mar 12, 2025·Azmi Anees·7 min read

Islamic jurisprudence, or fiqh, is a comprehensive field of Islamic sciences that deals with the understanding and implementation of Islamic laws derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah. It is a critical aspect of Islamic thought, as it governs both individual and communal life. In this guide, we extensively breakdown: Definition of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) Literal

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What is Halal? What Halal Exactly Means

What is Halal? What Halal Exactly Means

Apr 14, 2025·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·11 min read

Halal (also spelled halaal) is an Arabic word that means “lawful or permitted.” It is a term that is used in the Islamic religion and dietary concepts in contrast with the word haram (which means “unlawful or not allowed”). These terms indicate which life practices are allowed or not allowed for those who practice Islam

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What is Sertu? A Guide to Intensive Halal Cleaning and Using RLU

What is Sertu? A Guide to Intensive Halal Cleaning and Using RLU

Aug 26, 2025·Mohammad A. Hussaini·10 min read

Sertu is an Islamic method of spiritual purification and cleaning, specifically used when surfaces or objects are contaminated with major najis (impurities). This practice is rooted in Islamic jurisprudence, ensuring both physical and spiritual cleanliness as per Islamic concepts. It is particularly relevant in halal certification processes where cross-contamination with najis, such as pork, blood,

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How AHF Ensures the Highest Integrity in Halal Certification with Blockchain Technology

How AHF Ensures the Highest Integrity in Halal Certification with Blockchain Technology

Jan 31, 2025·Azmi Anees·5 min read

The American Halal Foundation (AHF) uses blockchain technology to bring unmatched transparency and trust to halal certification. Utilizing blockchain has revolutionized halal certification for consumers, businesses, and regulators to verify compliance and ensure that the certification processes are secure and tamper-proof, subsequently making the AHF halal certification the highest integrity halal certificate. Here’s a deep dive

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List of Foods That May Contain Pork

List of Foods That May Contain Pork

Apr 14, 2025·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·5 min read

A number of everyday foods may contain pork, from meat & poultry products to snacks. As pork derivatives are also often used as additives in food, this makes it challenging to identify and avoid them, especially if you’re adhering to Islamic dietary restrictions. This comprehensive guide provides an extensive list of foods that may contain pork

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Is Milk Halal? What Consumers Need to Ask Manufacturers & Retailers

Is Milk Halal? What Consumers Need to Ask Manufacturers & Retailers

Oct 3, 2024·Halal Foundation·4 min read

While milk is inherently regarded halal (permissible) in Islam, its halal status can be affected by a variety of conditions, notably in commercial manufacturing. Here is a detailed breakdown of what makes milk halal or non-halal: Check Out: What Can Muslims Not Eat? Guide to Islamic Dietary Laws 1. Where Milk is Derived From: 2.

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What Can Muslims Not Eat? Guide to Islamic Dietary Laws

What Can Muslims Not Eat? Guide to Islamic Dietary Laws

Oct 21, 2026·Azmi Anees·9 min read

What Can Muslims Not Eat? Guide to Islamic Dietary Laws Islam dietary guidelines have clear and precise rules about what Muslims cannot eat. With over 2 billion Muslims worldwide, understanding these restrictions is a significant factor in global food production and consumption. Do You Know: The global Islamic population is expected to rise to 30%

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Is Protein Powder Halal?

Is Protein Powder Halal?

Oct 21, 2026·Azmi Anees·2 min read

But for Muslim fitness enthusiasts who follow Islamic dietary guidelines, a crucial question arises - is protein powder Halal? This informative guide takes a comprehensive dive into Halal protein powder, exploring the certification process, and how to identify Halal supplements. You Might Also Like: Halal Certification for Pharmaceuticals & Supplements Is Protein Powder Halal? The Halal status

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6 Halal Diet Plans For Every Body Type Goal

6 Halal Diet Plans For Every Body Type Goal

Sep 18, 2024·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·5 min read

Halal diet plans are gold for Muslims wanting to align their Halal lifestyle with following the right diet plan that suits their body type and fitness goals. In this guide, we will shed light on the most important food elements of a Halal diet and give you 6 Halal diet plans, alongside how to implement it.

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