Key Concepts On Halal Certified Food

By Karen Meyer


Halal, as spelt out in the holy Quran means permissible which covers aspects of life taught by the Islamic culture. Halal certified food and drinks are produced as per the morals and traditions of the Muslim dietary laws, for instance pork products and by products are highly forbidden and unlawful. While pork may be the only cookery not consumed by Muslims, a criteria for non pork items is assessed by their source, the cause of an animal death and the processing of the food. Recognition certification is equally important for any food processor globally and especially in an Islamic dominated nation to make substantial sales.

A number of cuisine processing companies produce recognized certified products which have gained popularity to Muslims residing in Britain and the United States and are offered by retailer outlets, vegetarian cuisines are also acceptable if they do not contain any alcoholic products. A Muslim will only be allowed to consume acceptable cuisines by necessity to prevent starvation or consequential death if there is no acceptable food available. Lobby groups globally have however criticized Halal certification citing added costs in production and it purportedly sidelines other products which have met the set standards but considered as non-halal.

Currently, there are very many food companies that usually offer such certified and processed foods as well as products. These usually include things like spring rolls, pizza, foie gras, baby food, ravioli, and many others. In addition, today such ready diets or meals are increasingly becoming very popular especially in the consumer market that is growing tremendously for Muslim individuals in America as well as Britain.

Dead animals of the wild, carcasses, dead animals whose cause of death is not known or leftovers preyed on should not be consumed. Any flowing blood should be exhaustively drained and minimum pain should be inflicted to the animal.

It is imperative to note that products that are brought to the market with a genetic factor from a forbidden source such as a pigs genetic material in a soy product is considered impure. Hence, such biotechnology derived nutrients should be from a ratified source to ensure that they are all acceptable in the culture.

Muslims, in essence, must also optimally ensure that all edibles or meals alongside other non-food products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are permissible or categorized as Halal. Oftentimes, these items and products usually contain animal by-products as well as other possible ingredients which are not permissible especially for Islamic believers to consume or even use in any way, on their bodies.

Apart from meals, recognized doctrines also permit various other things such as lifestyle, tourism and many others. For example, this lifestyle generally includes finance, traveling, recreation, cosmetics, media, and many others. Therefore, alongside foods and drinks, Halal laws also incorporate other highly requisite activities.

In conclusion, acquiring Halal certification is a critical milestone to any food and beverage supplier in Islam speaking nations. Muslims observe highly standardized dietary rules and lifestyles, pork or any pig by products are prohibited and are referred to as Haram.




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