What is Halal?
Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful. Islamic Services of World refers to things or actions permitted by Shariah law without punishment imposed on the doer. It is usually used to describe something that a Muslim is permitted to engage in, e.g. eat, drink or use.
Halal Non-Meat Products
The following is a partial list of Halal non-meat products that are subject to critical processes or ingredients that can affect the product’s Halal integrity:
- Bread products
- Cereals – breakfast, natural, and organic
- Cheese, cheese products and coatings
- Coffee mixes
- Dairy Products – whipped toppings and drink mixes
- Desserts – cakes and pastries
- Eggs – powdered, frozen, and processed
- Fish and Seafood
- French Fries and Processed Potatoes
- Fruits – fresh and/or dried
- Grains
- Honey
- Ice Cream and Ice Cream Toppings
- Jams and Jellies
- Legumes and Nuts
- Milk (from species considered Halal)
- Pastry Items – frostings and coatings
- Pastas
- Peanut Butter
- Pizzas
- Plants (which are non-intoxicating)
- Sauces and Dressings
- Seasonings
- Soup and Soup Base
- Syrups – table and flavored
- Tea Blends
- Vegetables – fresh and frozen
Non-food items which may also be Halal certified
- Capsules, both pharmaceutical and vitamin
- Cleaning Agents
- Cosmetics
- Nutritional Supplements
- Packaging
- Protein Powders
- Vitamins and Minerals
Halal Meat and Poultry
In the meat, poultry, and food industry, animals such as; cows, veal, lamb, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, game birds, bison, and venison are acceptable to consume if they are slaughtered according to Islamic law.
Benifits
Benefits of Halal Certification for Business
Islamic Services research shows that there is a growing desire worldwide for US consumable products. Consumers overseas want the US products and foreign governments want certified Halal compliance.
Benefits of Halal Certification for Consumers
When you see the Halal logos, you can rest assured that the production and ingredients in Halal shariah compliant products meet the required standards.
We can help you identify Halal compliance of critical ingredients in:
Processed Meats
- Health and Beauty
- Flavors and Ingredients
- Bakery and Food Processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food Supplements and Other Consumables
If your favorite brands are not compliant, write the manufacturers and inform them that you will be happy to purchase their products if they comply with Halal standards and are certified as such.