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More and more Taiwanese companies are applying for halal certification
2025-05-15
With more than20As Taiwan's Muslim population grows by 10 million, more and more restaurants are applying for halal certification, and the food industry aims to build a larger market in Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries.
Taiwan External Trade Development Council（SHOCK) said that the global halal food market is worth900Trillion dollars, and many companies hope to profit from this booming market.
SHOCKIt also said it is currently helping local restaurants, including those selling Taiwanese specialties such as beef noodles and fried chicken strips, apply for halal certification.
The term "halal" refers to foods and beverages permitted by Islamic law. Halal certification certifies that products, primarily food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, are produced in accordance with the standards set forth in the Quran. They must be manufactured according to halal practices and must be free of prohibited ingredients.
also,SHOCKHoping to create a Muslim-friendly atmosphere in Taiwan, food chains are being encouraged to apply for halal certification, and supermarkets are adding halal product counters.
In recent years, some companies have begun to notice the growth of the Muslim population in Taiwan, and the potential of the halal market cannot be ignored. The number of certified companies has reached714This year, more200Multiple companies.