786 Cosmetics Engaged in Unethical, Non-Halal Behavior

786 Cosmetics Engaged in Unethical, Non-Halal Behavior Just because it’s labeled halal doesn’t mean the company is ethical. Halal is sacred. It is not a slogan, not a marketing ploy, and not a checkbox for consumer appeal. It is a trust between producers, certifiers, and the halal-conscious consumer, grounded in the commands of God and […]

Six Products Containing 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, tendons, ligaments, and bones from cows or pigs. The gelatin extracted […]

Nine Ways to Eat Like Him ﷺ

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 better, work out, […]

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 into the process. To put it bluntly, Halal certification is […]

Halal Bacon?

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 their own meat. […]

The Impact of the Pandemic on the Halal Industry

Islamic Perspective of Trials and Tribulations? 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 placed a financial strain on businesses, […]

Everything You Need to Know about Halal Certification

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 transparent and clear […]

5 Ways to Navigate Christmas as a Muslim

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 [1]. Christmas has become synonymous with retailers, spending, and discounts, but at its core, it is a sacred holiday […]

Is Halal Certification a Relief for All?

Is Halal Certification a Relief for All? 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 mega conglomerates jumping on […]

Fort Germicide Adds Halal Certification

Fort Germicide Adds Halal Certification Fort Germicide, founded in April 2020, is a company that supplies non-toxic cleaning products to consumers all over the globe. Recently, they approached Halal Watch  to have their products halal-certified. We sat down with Ayesha Mian to discuss their brand, and find out how becoming halal-certified is going to elevate their company and […]