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Recently, about Muslims eatingHalal(allowed) andHaramThere has been an increase in discussion about (banned) ingredients, and for all the right reasons. With advancements in technology and processing of both food and non-food products, it is becoming difficult to distinguish between halal and non-halal products unless they have the halal monogram indicating they come from an authentic source.

For Halal certification, different Halal certification bodies are working around the world and certifying their clients based on different guidelines and Halal standards. Some Muslim countries have their own Halal standards, among which Malaysia Halal Standards, Pakistan Halal Standards andSMIIC OICHalal standards, which are being developed by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)OIC) is widely adopted in Muslim countries and is a reputable institution.

Ingredients used in food and non-food industries are obtained from different sources including synthetic, animal, vegetable, microbial and aquatic.25For 100 million Muslims, this is a matter of great concern and their concerns have reached an extreme level as to where the ingredients they use come from.

In every industry,HaramIngredients are used on a large scale. If we take the pig as an example, it is every part used in the industry/According to Muslim Shariah law, pigs are aPharaohWhile it's essential to avoid consuming animals, it's also important to avoid products containing pig by-products. According to religious laws regarding halal and kosher, the pig is considered a dirty animal and cannot be eaten. This is likely due to its potentially harmful effects on human health.

First, pig skin is primarily used in both the food and non-food industries, and is also used as leather in the textile industry. Collagen, a popular ingredient sometimes used in anti-aging creams, can come from pig skin, as well as other sources such as marine collagen. This should be specified on the product. In the food industry, gelatin, some of which is derived from pig skin and bones, as well as other animals and fish, is widely used in ice cream, marshmallows, capsules, yogurt, and other products as a thickening and gelling agent. You'll often see it specified as bovine gelatin, distinguishing it from single-source, meaning no pig products were used. Vegetarian options are also available for gelatin, making it an ingredient that must be verified as halal by a qualified halal certification body.

In the food industry, shortening (used in baked products) and bouillon (used in seasonings, sauces, and soups) can also be derived from the conversion of lard to lard. Lard is also used in ice cream, cream, etc. as an emulsifier.

Glycerin is also an ingredient that can be extracted from pigs, although non-animal sources are also available, which when used in different food and non-food products can be made halal.

When we look at the cosmetics industry, pig fat is often used in lipsticks because it gives them a smooth texture, which can be a high concern for Muslim women. But glycerin is also used in a wide variety of products, including toothpaste, making it another ingredient that producers and halal certification bodies must label and determine whether it comes from a halal source.

Bones and pork are widely used in the food industry. Activated charcoal extracted from pork bones is used for refining purposes in the oil industry. Pork itself has various uses in food, as different meat products may incorporate it into their products. It can also be used as an ingredient in powder form to create condiments and seasonings, making the final product haram, or forbidden for Muslims and Jews.

For example,L-Cysteine ​​is a protein derived from the hair of pigs and other animals and is used in the baking industry as a bread improver.

Pig offal is also widely used across various sectors. Intestines are used in sausage making (for casings), while animal rennet (an enzyme used to coagulate milk) is used in cheesemaking; unless it is specified as vegetarian rennet, the final product is questionable. Pig blood also has a wide range of applications in various food and non-food sectors.

Looking deeper into the pig derivatives, it is clear that every sector benefits from the pig, which is a matter of great concern to every Muslim, Jew and some other religions. Not only pig-based, but many other ingredients from the source of Farah are also used in every sector, including alcohol, different human organs in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, fermented products (which contain low levels of alcohol that need to be evaluated), and even permissible animals that will be considered as not slaughtered according to Shariah rulings.Faram。

Used in the food and cosmetics industriesHaramThere is a very large list of questionable ingredients that are verified and approved by halal certification bodies using halal standards agreed upon by various religious scholars.

PharaohBesides being prohibited, pork cannot be considered healthy for humans. Pork is considered unclean meat for various reasons, as it contains Taenia solium (a tapeworm) and sometimes Trichinella spiralis (a parasite) which, when consumed by humans (raw or undercooked), can cause seizures (a neurological disorder) and diseases such as trichinosis.

TheseHaramRaw materials should be avoided or immediately replaced with halal materials. Halal is safe, satisfactory and hygienic, regardless of/What religion she professes is of little importance to any one.

For Muslims, halal is a way of life where they have a duty to live their lives in accordance with Islamic law. Today, not only do Muslims eat halal meat and use halal products, but non-Muslims are also attracted to it for its health benefits.

In the Qur'an (2：172) in which Allah (story)explain:

“O you who believe, eat of the good things We have provided for you, and give thanks to Allah, if it is He whom you worship.

Halal certification bodies have a huge responsibility to properly maintain inspections of slaughtering and production facilities and to analyze the raw materials used in the industry, and other factors that have an impact on the Halal products to avoid any type ofHaramContamination, such as packaging and logistics.

Halal certification not only declares a product as halal, but also has a high reputation in confirming the hygienic and contamination-free products. Due to its health benefits, this certification is also becoming increasingly popular among non-Muslims.