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What is Islamic Finance and How Does it Work?

Aug 14, 2026Azmi Anees9 min read

Key Definition At its core, Islamic finance is a system of financial activity designed to comply with the Islamic law. It is built around principles such as the prohibition of interest or usury (riba), the avoidance of excessive uncertainty known as gharar, and the prohibition of gambling or pure speculation known as maysir. Islamic finance

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Export Opportunities for “Made in America” Products [2026 Updated]

Sep 1, 2026Azmi Anees6 min read

Traditionally, for many U.S. manufacturers, exporting was always seen as an extension of domestic success. If a product performs well locally, the assumption is that it will perform well globally. This is no longer true today as some of the United States’ biggest export partners in recent years such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India,

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Halal and GMP Integrated Audit Requirements and Process

Jul 14, 2026Azmi Anees9 min read

AHF’s integrated Halal and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit service combines two critical certifications into one streamlined process. Instead of undergoing separate audits, businesses can have both Halal compliance and GMP requirements evaluated in a single audit, saving time and cost. Objective: Halal certification ensures products meet Islamic dietary laws (e.g. no pork or alcohol

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Indonesia Halal Guide – List of BPJPH (Indonesia) Recognized Halal Certifiers in the U.S

Jan 26, 2026Halal Foundation Editorial Team2 min read

As the deadline for the mandatory halal law for exports to Indonesia draws nearer, U.S. manufacturers are actively exploring halal certification to come under compliance. Under Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Law, only halal certificates issued by Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH)–recognized foreign halal certification bodies are accepted. This guide provides a clear, up-to-date list

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Import Regulations Indonesia – Laws, Regulations, and Restrictions

Dec 24, 2025Azmi Anees4 min read

Indonesia is the third largest consumer market in Asia, making it an extremely important player on the global scale. Manufacturers planning to ship products to Indonesia now need to align with refreshed product-specific rules (BPOM, SNI) and comply with mandatory halal requirements now being enforced in phases. This guide keeps it simple and current to

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New U.S. Tariffs and the Halal Certification Perspective for Exporters

Sep 1, 2026Azmi Anees3 min read

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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Food Industry: Opportunities & Implications

Oct 21, 2026Azmi Anees6 min read

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

Jan 31, 2025Azmi Anees5 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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5-Step Guide to Operating a Successful Halal Grocery Store

Oct 21, 2026Halal Foundation Editorial Team4 min read

In today’s economic environment, the demand for halal products is growing rapidly. This is why opening a halal grocery store presents a lucrative avenue for entrepreneurs to build a profitable venture. Did You Know: Halal food businesses are substantially more profitable than non-halal food ones. Successful Halal certified food SMEs on average generate an annual

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The Complete Indonesia Halal Certification Guide for Exports [Updated 2026]

Nov 26, 2025Azmi Anees3 min read

While halal certification in Indonesia has long served as a vital indicator of compliance with Islamic dietary laws, Indonesia is now gradually moving toward implementing mandatory halal certification for food, beverages, and related products. This essentially means in order to sell products in Indonesia, foreign exporters must obtain mandatory halal certification and register with the

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Halal E-Commerce: 7 Tips to Run a Halal Online Business

Oct 21, 2026Azmi Anees6 min read

The key to success today is tapping into market gaps, and the halal e-commerce market is one such sector, with a significantly growing number of consumers seeking halal products. Do You Know: In the US, e-commerce sites are expected to generate over USD 650 Billion in revenues between 2024 to 2029. There’s never been a

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5 Ways Halal Certification Increases Revenues!

Oct 21, 2026Azmi Anees5 min read

Halal certification inquiries in almost every major sector are skyrocketing. But what does that mean for your business? Simply put, if you’re associated with the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or cosmetic industry, halal certification can be the key for you to significantly boost revenues. In this article, we dive into the specifics of how halal