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Halal Certification:

Halal Certification is a recognition that the products are permissible under Islamic law. These products are thus edible, drinkable or usable by Muslims. Halal certification from an established Islamic organisation helps to build Halal consumer’s confidence without suspicion or doubt over the consumption of the food products. It is an authoritative and reliable testimony to support food manufacturers’ claim that their products have met strict Halal requirement by the Shariah Law.

The certified Halal food products are not only accepted domestically but are marketable to worldwide Halal consumers. This opens an opportunity for export markets, especially those markets which do not permit entry of non-Halal food product. Moreover, Halal products are not only welcomed by Muslim consumers but by non-Muslim consumers as well as Halal certificate represents high level of hygiene, cleanliness, safety, nutrition and is produced stringently under the requirements of the Islamic Dietary Law.

It is estimated that 70% of 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide follow Halal food standards, and that the global Halal market is currently estimated USD $600 billion. Today, Halal trademark is an important marketing tool in the international arena particularly if the product is aimed at penetrating Muslim countries. Muslim consumers will have greater confidence in purchasing such products without questioning its authenticity. Producers who do not have the Halal certification would lose a large segment of potential customers from around the world. In addition, the Halal certification is also required by an importer to the country.

Halal Certification Process:

Halal is product certification aiming at compliance to Islamic Shariat that food must be free from any haram content such as alcohol, blood and pork products.

You need to apply to accredited Halal Certification Agency in prescribed application form detailing product, ingredients, additives, processing aid, cleaning chemicals, catalyst, enzymes etc with their vendor/supplier/manufacturer details.

Upon application scrutiny and payment of fees, on-site audit is conducted by approved Halal Auditor to assess your facility for verifying compliance to laid Halal Assurance System requirements. Should there be non-compliance needs to be closed prior to issue of Halal Certificate to an organisation. Halal Certificate will be issued to an organisation specifying product, type, grade and series whichever is applicable. It is generally valid for one year and subject to renewal every year. Post certification as per Halal Certification body Logo usage rules, you can place Halal Logo on your product covered under certification.

LPPOM MUI HALAL Certification is a specific HALAL Certification meant for exporters entering in Indonesia Market. MUI HALAL Certification requires rigorous implementation and documentation as per HAS 23000 standard. addwise can help you obtain HALAL Certification as per MUI HALAL HAS 23000 for Indonesia market.

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