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...
Halal certification in the US often raises questions such as whether it is legally required, who issues it and what “halal-certified” actually means for a business? Key Numbers The US halal food market size is expected to grow by USD 21.63 billion by 2029, as demand...
Halal food, cosmetics, supplements, pharmaceuticals, and packaging are becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States. However, what are the top halal certification bodies in the USA? Here is a list of the five most trusted, and accredited halal...
Halal certification requirements have now become highly regulated amidst businesses entering international markets. Each nation is now following its own standards, regulatory authorities, and labeling guidelines to ensure products meet Islamic dietary laws....
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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