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FAQs about HALAL/KOSHER certification
2025-05-15
Q1: Why do I need to apply for HALAL/KOSHER certification?
A: Jacob Star's sales team, based on their own experience in providing corporate certification services for over a decade, has summarized eight requirements for obtaining HALAL/KOSHER certification:
1. Products need to be exported to Southeast Asia such as Malaysia and IndonesiaCountries along the Belt and Road. Two-thirds of the world's Muslim population is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, with Muslims in Malaysia and Indonesia accounting for 60% and 87% of their respective populations, respectively. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim country. Products with HALAL certification not only offer options for Muslims but also expand choices for other consumers who prioritize health and safety. For example, according to industry forecasts, the global halal beauty market is expected to grow from US$20.25 million in 2015 to US$54.16 million by 2022. This is driven not only by the growth of the global Muslim population, but also by the safety and non-toxicity of halal beauty products, which are free of most animal and cruelty-free ingredients. This has attracted more ethically and safety-conscious consumers, as well as vegetarians and vegans. Furthermore, a growing number of non-Muslims are also using halal beauty products.
2. Products want to enter the European and American markets. In Europe and the United States, medium-sized and above supermarkets will haveKosher counters are not only popular with Jewish consumers seeking kosher-certified foods, but also with vegetarians, those with lactose intolerance, those with dairy allergies, and those with high food quality requirements. This symbolizes cleanliness and high-end kosher foods. Especially since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as more and more people are returning to family meals, convenient, ready-to-eat products have become increasingly popular with kosher consumers. Newly popular snacks like snail noodles, self-heating rice, canned fruit, and appetizing pickled mustard greens are all finding their way into the kosher market.
3. In order to participate in the exhibition, the product hasThe HALAL/KOSHER logo can not only enhance the quality of the corporate image, but also attract the attention of buyers.The First China International Consumer Goods Expo、The 5th Silk Road International Expo、During the 2021 China Brand Day event, "national tide" and "Chinese brands" were popular in the market, and my country's foreign trade export projects have achieved fruitful results.The Second China—Central and Eastern European Countries Expo and International Consumer Goods Expo，The 23rd China Healthy Natural Raw Materials and Food Ingredients Exhibition (At exhibitions such as Hi & Fi Asia-China, a HALAL/KOSHER certificate will definitely help companies expand into the international halal/kosher market!
4. I saw my colleagues because they hadWith the impressive performance achieved through HALAL/KOSHER certification, they also want to seize the market opportunity.
5. Meet new and old customers,/It is a rigid requirement of mid-/downstream enterprises (manufacturers) that products must have HALAL/KOSHER certification in order to reach cooperation.
6. productWhen exporting to the Middle East, Pakistan and other regions, customs may force you to provide halal qualifications.
7. productIn the domestic northwest marketWhen selling,needsupplyHALALMuslimCertificationCertificate.
8. The certification qualification level obtained previously was too low, the customer did not recognize it, or the issuing agency had stopped issuing certificates and could not be renewed.
Q2: Which products can obtain HALAL/KOSHER certification?
A: HALAL/KOSHER certification is not limited to the food industry. Daily necessities, cosmetics, chemical products, plant extracts, additives, oils, etc. can all be certified with HALAL/KOSHER.
Q3: How much does HALAL/KOSHER certification cost?
A: Because Halal/Kosher certification is essentially a religious certification, whether a product can be certified depends on whether it complies with religious regulations. Therefore, the primary factor in determining the cost of Halal/Kosher certification is the difficulty of the product. Furthermore, the number of products, the number of years the certification process has been in place, and the export market also contribute to the cost. Therefore, only after our certification specialists have fully understood each client's needs can we provide you with an accurate quote for certification costs.
Q4: Is the certification process complicated? How long does it take to get the certificate?
A: Jacob Star offers three certification schedules tailored to meet different product and customer needs: 15 standard working days, 10 expedited working days, and 5 expedited working days. A dedicated team of certified professionals will provide guidance and support throughout the certification process until you receive your certificate.