Animal Welfare in Islam

Animal Welfare in Islam In light of the recent decision France has taken to ban halal meat, we would like to open up the conversation around ‘Halal’. France’s ban comes from the presupposition that the Islamic method of slaughter is less humane than standard European practice. As a halal certification agency we thought it imperative […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Halal Cosmetic Industry

Everything You Need to Know About the Halal Cosmetic Industry Many Muslim consumers are awakening to the reality that the skin – and what we apply onto it – needs careful attention. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is just as important to care for as our inner digestive system. […]

8 Products You Didn’t Know Were NOT Halal

8 Products You Didn’t Know Were NOT Halal It is a Muslims belief that God has made the haram and halal explicitly   clear. However, what lies in between the two is doubtful matters. Seemingly halal foods – that are whole and pure from the earth – can easily be altered and distorted with haram ingredients. Halal certifying bodies such as Halal […]

Are Crayola Crayons Halal?

Are Crayola Crayons Halal? Questions regarding the usage of items that contain haram ingredients that are not consumed, such as cosmetics, clothing items, and others, is a point of misunderstanding for the Muslim community. Is it ok to sell pork if I do not eat it? Is it acceptable to purchase animal fats for lighting […]

The Conscious Traveler

Blogs Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs Embracing Diversity Through Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs A Comprehensive Guide for School Districts to Address Challenges and Foster Inclusivity As our nation’s schools become increasingly diverse, the importance of inclusive meal programs has never been more evident. Students come from a myriad of cultural backgrounds, each with unique […]

Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs

Blogs Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs Embracing Diversity Through Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs A Comprehensive Guide for School Districts to Address Challenges and Foster Inclusivity As our nation’s schools become increasingly diverse, the importance of inclusive meal programs has never been more evident. Students come from a myriad of cultural backgrounds, each with unique […]

Halal vs. Kosher

Can Muslims & Jews Eat From The Same Plate? When talking about the permissibility of a thing, the terms ‘halal’ and ‘kosher’ are well-known terms that are commonly used to discern between two different dietary laws. We are sometimes guilty of labeling it as ‘Muslim food’ or ‘Jewish food’ or using kosher interchangeably with what […]

Is Sour Patch Kids Halal?

Is Sour Patch Kids Halal? The Halal-Conscious Consumer reaches for a pack of Sour Patch Kids in the Supermarket and flips it over to check for a halal stamp – the presence of which would bring peace of mind and reassurance, the absence of which provokes doubt and unease. For many people this ‘doubt’ around […]

The Rise of Halal Fashion

The Rise of Halal Fashion Contemporary Modesty In View “Similar to religious art, for the Muslim woman, dressing modestly can be likened to devotion and an act of submission.” The lucrative fashion industry is continuously in flux; styles and trends are constantly changing. Wearing Birkenstocks may get you a seat at the table, but sporting […]

Indonesia’s Halal Industry

Revolutionizing Indonesia’s Halal Industry Current Developments in the Indonesian Halal Industry Home to over 207 million Muslims (roughly 87% of its population), Indonesia hosts the largest Muslim community in the world. The need for halal-certified products has translated into a considerable business opportunity for this southeast Asian country. Most Indonesians associate the term ‘halal’ with […]