The concept of Halal Food falls under the meaning of "food allowed in line with Islamic rules" and is defined as "a product that does not contain any prohibited elements of Islamic rule, is prepared-processed-transported and stored in places or devices that have been cleansed of such elements, and has not been in direct contact with any food not produced-processed-transported and stored under these conditions.”

The Halal certificate is a certificate given to products prepared in accordance with Islamic rules (as per Shafii, Maliki, Hanbali, and Hanafi schools)

Who Requires the Halal Food Certificate?

Halal certification is required for the production of acceptable food and consumable products for Muslim consumers. This issue embraces the 1.5 billion Muslims in the world and millions of other people who prefer halal products.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE HALAL FOOD CERTIFICATE?

• Halal Products establishes an impartial monitoring, accountable structure that inspects ingredients, preparation and processing methods, cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and health conditions in accordance with strict safety requirements.

• Conforms to the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, FSSC 22000 Safety and Maintenance System, HACCP, ISO 9001, and similar standards, and ensures the structure of appropriate personnel who have received training on information about halal and who are able to quickly keep up with the adaptation to new technologies and new ingredients, and ensures that these personnel gain auditing capabilities.

• Allows the product and the manufacturer to be recognized, preferred, and promoted in countries with Islamic beliefs.

• It helps to buy spaces in global fairs and in buildings opened in regulatory countries.