U.S. and Thailand Forge Strategic Halal Partnership at Mega Halal Bangkok 2025
Table of Contents U.S. and Thailand Establish Strategic Partnership for Global Halal Standards A Promising Beginning Built on Trust A landmark cooperation agreement between U.S.-based Halal Watch World and Thailand’s Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT) was signed at Mega Halal Bangkok 2025, marking a significant step toward harmonizing international halal certification standards. This partnership addresses […]
786 Cosmetics Engaged in Unethical, Non-Halal Behavior
Table of Contents 786 Cosmetics Engaged in Unethical, Non-Halal Behavior Just because it’s labeled halal doesn’t mean the company is ethical. A Promising Beginning Built on Trust 786 Cosmetics approached Halal Watch World in early April 2024 seeking halal certification, and we welcomed the opportunity. They were positioning themselves as a leader in halal cosmetics, […]
Six Products Containing Gelatin
Table of Contents Explore 6 Common US Products with Non-Halal Gelatin In the food industry at large, the use of gelatin is widespread; from gummy sweets to yogurt, gelatin is prevalent in nearly every product that we consume. Essentially, gelatin is a protein product derived from collagen. It’s typically obtained from the boiling of skin, […]
Nine Ways to Eat Like Him ﷺ
Table of Contents How do we determine the ‘right’ way to eat in a time of fad diets? One might be tempted to go into this new year with the idea of ‘New Year, New Me.’ Sadly, due to diet culture, for many that translates into ‘New Year, New Body.’ We make intentions to eat […]
How Much Does Halal Certification Cost?
Table of Contents How Much Does Halal Certification Cost? One of the most common questions we are asked by businesses interested in getting their facility and/or products halal certified is “ How much does Halal certification cost?” It is imperative that we educate businesses, and their stakeholders on their financial responsibility before getting knee deep […]
Halal Bacon?
Table of Contents Is Turkey bacon for the halal-conscious consumer? For most halal-conscious consumers the question of whether or not something is ‘halal’ is a fairly definitive one: it either is or it isn’t. Halal certification is relied upon heavily in this regard, as most halal-conscious consumers are not harvesting their own produce or slaughtering […]
The Impact of the Pandemic on the Halal Industry
Table of Contents The Impact of the Pandemic on the Halal Industry The coronavirus pandemic has affected the way we live and has shifted the global economy. From the tourism sector to pharmaceuticals, the pandemic has caused devastating disruptions. Much like every other industry, the halal industry has not emerged unscathed. While the pandemic has […]
Everything You Need to Know about Halal Certification
Table of Contents Halal Certification Questions Answered With more than 1.9 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, the halal market is rapidly growing. At an increasing rate, suppliers are dealing with this heightened demand and adapting their production lines to become compliant. For the halal-conscious consumer, identifying halal products is necessary. This is only possible with a […]
5 Ways to Navigate Christmas as a Muslim
Table of Contents 5 Ways to Navigate Christmas as a Muslim The end of the year marks a time for family, celebrations, and festivities. December is also dominated by the biggest religious holiday celebrated by over 2.3 billion people, worldwide. Christmas has become synonymous with retailers, spending, and discounts, but at its core, it is […]
Is Halal Certification a Relief for All?
Table of Contents 5 Ways to Navigate Christmas as a Muslim Until recently, “halal” has been limited to meat sold at specialty corner shops that’s usually run by small immigrant families from the Indian subcontinent. Today, we see an industry approaching $3 trillion dollars, with a product portfolio spanning from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals with international […]
