A valid Islamic organization certifies that a products can be consumed byMuslims following Islamic law, and they label a halal marking or symbol on their products as well advertisements. The word Halal means lawful or permitted. It is required for food products, butcheries, restaurants, industrial processes, cosmetics etc. The main intention of this certification is to safeguard that quality standards are sustained when it comes to food products.
There are numerous halal certification organizations around the world. Such as IFANCA(Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America), USA Halal Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Halal Monitoring Authority, Canada, Canadian Halal Foods, Halal Monitoring Committee, UK, Halal Australia etc.
In Islamic countries, the government is the primary authority which provides the certification. The primary regulatory authority of food certification in India is FSSAI, but Halal Certification is not provided by them as it is a specialized process.
Some of the specific companies that provide the certification in India are :
This is used by restaurants and business that serve meat and other meat based products.
This is to ensure that the process and manufacturing follows the required protocols. Industries take this license to assure that the processed food is hygienic and meet the standard for exporting.
Beverage making companies should also be certified to ensure additive like gelatin-based products, emulsifiers or any other enzymes are not added.
This is for butcheries, the slaughterman should be Muslim, slaughtering of pork is not allowed and the workplace must be maintained as per the standard required for halal certification.
The conditions in the warehouse or storage place will considered for providing the certification. Minimum temperature must be maintained and Halal products must not be stored with non- halal products.
Your products can be moved Internationally and the certification improve credibility, trust and marketability.
Haram is the opposite of Halal, which means it is 'not allowed' in Islam.
The validity of Halal certification in India is one year. It should be renewed.