Halal Food Certificate (Halal Quality Certificate)

Definition of the Halal certificate:

In countries with Muslim communities, the absence of this certificate remains a practical barrier to selling products. Securing a share of the global market for food and non-food products under the Halal standard is therefore within your reach. With 1.6 billion people as potential users of Halal-certified products, many manufacturers and exporters in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries seek the Halal label. Without this certificate, export products can fall behind in the eyes of Muslim consumers and struggle to compete due to the mistaken perception they are not halal.

Benefits of HALAL Certification

Halal Certification provides an impartial expert service. It audits products, additives, preparation and processing methods, and cleanliness and hygiene conditions against strict safety rules.
The audit is conducted by key personnel trained in halal knowledge. They can track adaptation to new technologies and additives while checking compliance with HACCP, ISO, and other quality and safety standards.
It ensures the product and manufacturer gain recognition and promotion within Global Islam.
It supports participation in international trade fairs.

Market for HALAL Certified products

The market for Halal certified products is extensive. It includes the world's 1.5 billion Muslims and millions of others who prefer Halal-certified goods. This includes 10 million in America, 25 million in Europe, 300 million in Africa, 850 million in Asia, and 250 million in the Middle East. Annual demand for the Halal product market is estimated at around 200 billion US dollars.

Situations where a HALAL Certificate cannot be obtained

1. If the applicant company produces both HALAL and non-HALAL products,
2. If the applicant company's product or products are not HALAL,
3. If the product is made from natural materials without any processing,
4. If the company's product falls under the scope of medical drugs,
5. If the company's product is hair dye,
6. If the company's product or products are processed abroad and then imported,
7. If product names contain certain wordplay,
8. If the product is chemical fertilizer or animal feed, your application will be rejected.

Halal Certificate - Products outside the Halal food standard - Haram products

Products that are HARAM:
• Pork, pork meat, and pork products,
• Animals not slaughtered according to Islamic procedure,
• Animals that died before slaughter,
• Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone other than ALLAH (S.W.T.),
• Alcohol and all intoxicating substances,
• Blood and products made from blood,
• Foods mixed with any of the products mentioned above.

Halal certificate, halal food standard, and ISO 9001 compatibility

• ISO 9000 is a quality management system that can partially align with the Halal concept. Implementing ISO 9000 demonstrates a manufacturer's commitment to producing consistent quality.
• When a halal certification body runs its program, it meets both ISO 9000 requirements and specific halal requirements.
• ISO 9000 alone does not make a product halal. A halal product can be made without ISO 9000.

Where to find Halal Certified products

Producing Halal certified products requires using Halal certified additives. These additives are available in many countries. As a dedicated halal certification institution has not yet been established in Turkey, certification is handled by organizations in other countries that work with Islamic sensitivity on behalf of the community. Examples include: In America: www.ifanca.org and www.muslimconsumergroup.com
In Canada: www.eat-halal.com
In England: www.iccuk.org
In Germany: www.halal.de
In Malaysia: www.halal.com.my