Halal certification bodies play a crucial role. They issue halal meat certificates that accompany each shipment to Muslim countries. There are hundreds of these organizations worldwide. Some are better staffed and better equipped than others...
Indonesia, home to the world's largest population of halal consumers, is bracing for significant change with the implementation of the new Halal Product Assurance Act (HPA) on October 17, 2019. Manufacturers are closely monitoring...
The Philippines is striving to join the world's $2.6 billion halal export market by adjusting its halal certification system and institutions.
On November 22, 2018, the Executive Committee of the ASEAN Restaurant Alliance, the ASEAN Secretariat, and the Halal Product Assurance Organization (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk H...
The 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2019), the world's largest Halal trade show, officially opened today and will welcome exhibitors and visitors from more than 70 countries.
Indonesia's emerging halal certification law means 1.5 million businesses are vying for certification. Indonesia will implement new halal certification regulations for various consumer products, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, by the end of 2019.
The World Health Organization (WHC) held its 17th Annual General Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, from November 13 to 14, 2019. The WHC currently has 29 full members and 15 new members are currently applying. The WHC serves...
Transparency in the food chain is considered a very positive concept. More importantly, it is seen as a key driver of trust. As the halal market flourishes globally, the question is whether increased transparency can improve global halal...
KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of the International Halal Authority Board (IHAB) confirms Malaysia’s position as a global leader in halal food by recognising foreign authorities and halal certification bodies.
The credibility of the International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF), the world's first Halal certification body, has been further strengthened by the growing number of countries and international organizations participating in the Halal standardization initiative.
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Rini Soemarno is promoting international halal-certified food, especially those produced by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
SEATTLE, April 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halal cosmetics are body and skin care products that do not contain materials prohibited by Halal. By the end of 2027, the Halal cosmetics market in Asia Pacific is expected to be worth...
With the recent outbreak of COVID19, the demand for Halal meat has increased, for example, customers who used to buy 1kg of Halal meat per week on average, are now asking to buy 10 times more in the same visit, putting pressure on the market to meet...
Halal Certification Europe (HCE) announced that it has received accreditation from the GAC Accreditation Centre. GAC accreditation by the Gulf States Council ensures a strong foundation of international standardization for its Halal standards. With GAC accreditation, we...
The word "halal" refers to what is permitted, and in the context of food, this involves slaughtering and processing animals in a specific way. Additionally, products should not contain pork or alcohol. You might think halal food is just a set of rules regarding food, but...
