Halal is an Arabic word that means “permissible” or “lawful”. Halal certification is a certification scheme and certification mark that can be assigned to products or services produced in accordance with Islamic Sharia law for use by Muslims.
Halal products mean compliance with the requirements for raw materials used in the manufacture of halal products, as well as for work, production facilities, tools used by employees, work clothes and labels.
The recognition that halal products are clean and safe is growing, which is why many companies are receiving halal certifications for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and beverages.
Companies can export halal products to Islamic countries after their qualification has been verified after submitting documents that meet Halal's requirements and standards, and audit.
Products classification
Products are classified as Halal, Haram, or Mashbooh.
✤ Halal
Halal is anything that is “allowed” for Muslims. Typical halal includes foods such as cattle, sheep, chicken, and duck etc.
✤ Haram
Haram is the opposite of Halal and has the meaning of "prohibited." Typical Haram foods include pig, blood, and alcohol etc.
✤ Mashbooh
Mashbooh refers to products with ambiguous or suspicious ingredients that are hard to classify by standards whether they’re Halal or Haram. The typical mash part is cigarette.
Halal Certified Product Requirements
Selection of proper products for Halal certification
Raw materials used in the manufacturing process and the supplier of raw materials
Product production process review
Work environment or equipment / facility safety and hygiene management assessment
Appointment of members of the organization's internal halal team and training in Islamic halal rules and requirements
9. Halal certificate or specification for major ingredients (raw materials)
10. Other documents such as HACCP, ISO, GHP, GMP (must have for cosmetic product), TQM etc. (if applicable)
11. Design and label of products
※ Additional documents may be required depending on the product.
IGC’s Competency
IGC provides Halal certification services in cooperation with international Halal Certification Bodies with JAKIM (Malaysia) and Eurasian certification schemes.
IGC provides professional services from applying for Halal certification to training of the internal halal group, auditing and issuing certificates with the involvement of professional staff.
IGC promises to actively work to support the global operation of the businesses, based on the latest knowledge of Sharia legal requirements in the Muslim markets of countries around the world.
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