Type of Certifications

1. Food and Beverages

• Meat & Poultry: Must be zabiha slaughtered. Non-halal methods make it haram.
• Processed Foods: Items like nuggets or canned food may contain non-halal gelatin or enzymes.
• Beverages: Must be free from alcohol-based preservatives or flavoring agents.
• Confectionery: Often contains gelatin or alcohol-based extracts—certification ensures purity.
• Dairy & Baked Goods: Should not include rennet, lard, or alcohol-based vanilla extracts.
• Seafood & Plant Items: Generally halal, but processing hygiene and cross-contamination must be checked.

2. Personal Care Products

• Cosmetics: Must be free from alcohol and animal-derived ingredients.
• Perfumes: Avoid alcohol-based content, using ethical alternatives.
• Skin & Hair Care: Free from non-halal glycerin, collagen, and additives.
• Certification: Ensures purity, transparency, and religious compliance.

Halal-certified personal care ensures safety, ethical sourcing, and religious compliance—building trust among Muslim consumers.

3. Pharmaceuticals & Supplements

• Halal Capsules: Must avoid gelatin derived from pigs or non-halal sources.
• Alcohol-Free Formulas: Medicines and syrups should be free from ethanol or haram solvents.
• Supplements: Multivitamins and proteins need halal compliance.
• Trust Factor: Certification gives Muslim patients confidence in product purity.

4. Cleaning Products

Choosing halal-certified cleaning products ensures no non-halal substances come into contact with food preparation areas.

• Avoid alcohol, animal fats, and chemicals from non-halal sources.
• Should be safe for use in halal kitchens.
• Eco-friendly, plant-based options preferred.
• Look for halal certification on product labels.

5. Clothing and Textiles

• Materials must be from halal-slaughtered animals or plant-based.
• Garments like hijabs and abayas require halal-compliant dyes and fabrics.
• Ensures garments are pure and ethically made.

6. Food Additives and Ingredients

Food additives enhance flavor, texture, or preservation. Muslim consumers should ensure all ingredients are halal-certified.

• Gelatin, enzymes, colorings must be halal-certified.
• Avoid animal or alcohol-based artificial additives.
• Use halal-sourced emulsifiers and stabilizers.
• Rennet in cheese should be halal if animal-derived.

7. Halal Tourism and Services

Halal tourism ensures Muslim travelers enjoy services aligned with Islamic beliefs.

• Hotels, airlines, and resorts must provide halal options and family privacy.
• Airlines should offer halal meals and prayer options.
• Resorts should be alcohol-free and modest.
• Tour packages should include Islamic heritage sites.
• Wellness centers should have Muslim-friendly services.
• Agencies should support mosques and prayer areas at destinations.

8. Pet Foods

• Animal-based ingredients should be from halal-slaughtered sources.
• No alcohol or pork derivatives.
• Certified brands offer ethical options.
• Manufacturers must ensure hygiene and animal welfare.

9. Packaged and Pre-Packaged Foods

• Frozen meals must have halal-certified meat and sauces.
• Look for halal labels on snacks and ready-to-eat meals.
• Avoid hidden non-halal preservatives and additives.
• Verify halal certification on sauces, beverages, and spreads.