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The halal-conscious consumer makes up over 2 billion people the world over. Their concerns cover all types of products, goods, and services. See below to find out if your industry is covered by our halal certification experts.
Manufacturers
The halal manufacturer is defined as a mass production facility who utilizes raw materials to produce some finished good, typically sold to other manufacturers, distributors, and retail markets. Companies that manufacture food products must be well informed with regards to ingredients, and internal procedures that ensure the process is conducive to producing a halal product.
Activated Carbon (Activated Charcoal)
A form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. Typically used in filtration devices as filtration mediums.
- Animal based
- Carbonaceious sourced (Bamboo, Wood, Coconut, coal, petroleum pitch, etc...)
- Granulated
- Powdered
- Pelletized
Chemicals
A compound or substance that has been purified or prepared, especially artificially.
- Sulfuric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Propylene Glycol
- Nitrogen
- Esters
Cosmetics
A product applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance.
- Makeup (Lipstick, Nail Polish, Lip balm)
- Lotions & Creams
- Soaps & Shampoos
- Dyes & Powders
Dairy
Containing or made from milk.
- Milk
- Cheese
- Butter
Flavors
The general name given to certain substances that possess no nutritional properties and are used to improve the taste and aroma of food.
- Vanillin
- Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate
- hexyl acetate
Nutraceuticals
A foodstuff (such as a fortified food or dietary supplement) that provides health benefits in addition to its basic nutritional value.
- Vitamin Supplements
- Dietary Enzymes
- Hydrolyzed Proteins
- Mineral Supplements
- Phytonutrients
- Prebiotics & Probiotics
- Dietary Fibers
Pharmaceuticals
A compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug.
- Oral drugs
- Parenteral Formulations
- Topical Medicines
- Modified release Formulations
- Novel Drug Formulations
- Oncological Formulations
Packaging Material
The wrapping material that comes into direct contact with the consumer item that serves to contain, identify, describe, protect, display, promote or otherwise make the product marketable and keep it free from adulteration. Packaging material is not intended for consumption or utilization by the end consumer.
- Plastic Wrap
- Film
- Wax Interior
- Slip Agents
- Paper & Cardboard
Oils
Any of numerous greasy usually liquid substances from plant, animal, or mineral sources that do not dissolve in water and are used especially as lubricants, fuels, and food
- Olive
- Canola
- Machine Lubricant
- Coconut
- Peanut
Refined Foods
Foods that have been processed and stripped of their natural nutritional values are known as refined foods.
- Flour
- Sugar
- Spices
- Salt
Processed & Refined Foods
- Health Foods
- Raw Meat
- Sweets & Candies
- Processed Meast (Burgers, Nuggets, etc)
- Snack Foods
- Cosmetics Companies
- Chemical Plants
- Dairy Factories
- Nutraceutical Industries
- Flavoring Facilities
- Carbon Filtration
Restaurants
Halal restaurants are locations where people pay to sit and eat halal meals that are cooked and served on the premises. Halal restaurants are not permitted to sell any non-halal products, without expressly stating as such on signage, and so forth. The restaurant must be cognizant of all aspects of cross contamination, and ingredients, and be privy to those measures which create a failure within the halal facility.
Menu/Meals
Products typically prepared in kitchen’s and restaurants, but may be prepared in manufacturing facilities, that comprise of a multitude of other product types.
- Dishes
- Fast Food
- Eat-In
- Delivered Meals
Slaughterhouses
A place where halal animals are slaughtered. Chief concerns are the slaughtering process, which must be according to Islamic ritual rites, and animal feed pre-slaughter. Feed must be wholesome and not mixed with any contaminants.
- Livestock
- Chickens
- Cows
- Goat
- Beef
- Sheep
- Fish
Catering Kitchens
The halal catering kitchen, pantry, or warming kitchen where final preparations are made. Typically is a shared or rented space, and does not involve any foot traffic from consumers. Catering kitchens must be concerned primarily with the usage of common tools and apperatuses within the shared catering kitchen space.
Menu/Meals
Products typically prepared in kitchen’s and restaurants, but may be prepared in manufacturing facilities, that comprise of a multitude of other product types.
- Delivered Meals & Dishes
Distributors & Logistics
An agent who supplies unopened halal goods to stores and other businesses that sell to consumers. Chief concerns are that products and packages are not opened, changed, altered, or modified in any way that affects the continuity of the halal product, or its status as halal.
- Boxes
- Totes
- Containers
- Tankers
Grocery Stores
The halal grocery store is a place where a dealer (grocer) in halal staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, dairy products and usually household supplies, sells products. Many halal grocery stores also sell halal raw meat purchased from wholesalers.
- Raw Meat
- Produce
- Cosmetics
- Dairy
- Pharmaceuticals
- Packaging Material
- Refined Products
