What is the definition of HALAL ?
Halal simply means permissible or legal. Thus when we talk about halal foods, we mean any foods that are permissible under Islamic Sharia law.
This means that in order for a food to be certified halal, it must adhere to religious rituals and Sharia law.
What is the meaning of HALAL certification ?
This signifies that the food has been exposed to approved certification methods, which ensure to customers that there are no prohibited components in the food. A certifying body issues Halal certificates for a price.
What Are the Advantages of Halal Certification ?- • Possibilities to get into a global Halal food industry of around 2 billion people (Middle east , Asia Pacific ,EU,USA,LATAM,Central Asia)
- • The Halal mark is an official, independent, and trustworthy witness to support Halal food claims.
- • Profit from increased market share of 200%: There is no loss of non-Muslim markets or clients.
- • Improve product marketability in Muslim countries/markets
- • Investment at a low cost in comparison to many revenue increases
- • Reporting, Monitoring, Investigation and Reviews
- • Image improves by providing a variety of client wants.
- • Enhance the sanitary system for food preparation.
- • Increase food quality to meet global standards
SCHEMES OF HALAL CERTIFICATION
Muis currently offers seven different types of Halal certification programmes to meet the needs of the food and food-related industries. They are as follows:
- • Endorsement Scheme- Given to products that have been imported, exported, or re-exported and for which Halal certificates have been granted.
- • Food Preparation Area Scheme- Awarded to catering establishments and central kitchen facilities.
- • Poultry Abattoir Scheme- Provided to poultry abattoirs in exchange for freshly killed chicken.
- • Product Scheme- Awarded to items that are entirely or partially manufactured or processed in Singapore.
