Types of Halal Certification
Halal Certification is becoming more relevant in today's market as the people are getting awareness about the concept of Halal. A Halal certified product is permissible for consumption, under Islamic law. For products to receive this certification, they must be from an acceptable source and slaughtered according to these laws. Offering Halal-certified products allows Muslim consumers to be confident that the products they use are prepared in alignment with their culture and beliefs as written in the Quran. It is not just a religious matter but considered as a matter of safety and health benefits for consumers.
What
does the Halal Shariah/Law define?
1.Halal is the practice of slaughtering animals. Only Muslims can slaughter the animals.
2.The animal must be slaughtered to the jugular vein and windpipe with the help of a sharp knife.
3. The Quranic verse Tasmiya or Shahada must be read while slaughtering the animal
4. The animal must be alive and healthy at the time of slaughter.
5. Consuming meat of an animal that is already dead or without following the Halal Process is Haram in Islam.
The halal industry is booming because many are seeking Halal Certification for the business (food Or non-food), factories, restaurants, pharma & cosmetic companies, catering services, hospitals & tourism companies. etc.
Types
of Halal Certification
- Restaurant
Scheme
- Industrial
Scheme
- Food,
Beverage and Catering Scheme
- Abattoir
Scheme
- Warehouse
and Storage Scheme
- Product
Endorsement Scheme
1.Restaurant
Scheme
A
Restaurant possessing Halal Certification from the recognized authority helps
to gain customer confidence that the product used for consumption are of high
quality and is prepared, stored, ingredients used in them are following the
principles of Halal. It is a very significant tool for the business to gain an
advantage over its competitors.
2.Industrial
Scheme
When
it comes to Halal, people think of food(meat) products only. Consumers and
sellers must ensure that the product they are dealing with is Halal products.
Particularly, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics contain animal by-products or their
type of ingredients that are not permissible in Islamic law. So the
manufacturer of these products must ensure that the products should be permissible
under Halal by achieving Halal certifications.
3.
Food and Beverage Processing and Catering Scheme
Halal
compliance is a must for catering, beverage, and food schemes. We strongly
believe that the products offered in various types of catering and beverages must be Halal certified. The Central
kitchen must follow the Halal procedure and facilities.
4.
Abattoir Scheme
Abattoir
Scheme is for poultry industries. The meat processed in the poultry abattoir
must issue freshly Halal slaughter meat.
5.
Warehouse and Storage Scheme
The
warehouse and cold rooms in large organizations or restaurants storage
facilities should comply with Halal Certification. This ensures that products
stored are safe and safe for consumption and use.
6.
Product Endorsement Scheme
This
scheme is issued to the importer and exporter of the products containing
animals as a base or type of ingredients used in them. Products that have been
Halal certified in the country of origin by recognized Halal Certification
bodies.
Another
term is 'Halal Tourism' is getting famous these days. In this, the hotels and
restaurants do not serve alcohol as it is treated as the Haram product under
Islamic Law and only halal-certified food is served in their restaurants.
Halal
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
To
make the Halal Certification process simple and quick. Hiring a consultant will
guide you and your business through the following steps to achieve Halal
Certification by providing
- Gap
Analysis Training
- Testing
- Documentation
& Test Report
- Process
Audit
- External
Audit
- Certification
and beyond
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