Muslim communities are spread all over the world, with more than 50 countries around the world having a majority of their populations. Statistics as of 2017, Indonesia accounts for 2 Muslims09.1 billion, making it the country with the largest number of Muslim believers in the world.
Muslims have certain beliefs and taboos when it comes to eating and drinking.
Halal diet is an important part of Muslims' religious beliefs and life, and there are many dietary taboos and normative requirements, including halal diet, which prohibits the consumption of pork and its products, animal blood or blood products, alcohol and alcohol products, and non-halal meat.
In order to ensure that food meets the requirements of a halal diet, many countries and regions have established certification bodies or marks for halal food. These agencies are usually responsible for auditing and certifying food manufacturers, processors, and restaurants for compliance with halal dietary norms.
Many halal foods will be marked with a halal logo on the packaging, such as ".Halal"word or".halal". Cross-border merchants who export halal food and sell it in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia must first understand the local requirements for halal certification and apply for halal certification that is suitable for the national standard.
HALAL CertifiedHalal certification is a kind of religious food certification carried out by Muslim prosecutors in accordance with Islamic teachings and in accordance with halal dietary regulations, and ensures that the certified products can be eaten or used by Muslims by reviewing raw materials, ingredients, auxiliary materials and production links.
Including the production and processing of raw materials and the production of halal food made from this raw material, the halal certificate is issued to the certified halal food. Once the factory is certified, a certificate is issued by the certification body certifying that the products produced by the factory comply with HALAL regulations and are suitable for Muslim consumption.
1. Milk (or goat's milk, camel milk).
2. Honey. 3. Fish.
4. Plants (non-intoxicating).
5. Fresh or frozen vegetables.
6. Fresh fruits and dried fruits.
7. Beans and nuts such as peanuts, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.
8. Cereals, such as wheat, rice, rye, oats, etc.
In addition, animals such as cattle, sheep, deer, moose, chickens, ducks, and game birds are also halal, but they must be slaughtered in accordance with Shariah law before they can be eaten (or other applications). The slaughter process is as follows: the slaughterer must be a Muslim, place the animal to be slaughtered on the ground (a very small animal can hold it), cut off the three main blood vessels at the same time with a sharp knife (but not the entire neck), and recite the name of Allah or other praise with the name of Allah.
1、ifrc
The Islamic Food Research Centre is also a member of the World Halal Council (WHC) and is a member of the WHC Executive Committee. Joining the HALAL certification body of the WHC means that the halal certificate awarded by the member can be used worldwide, so the certificate issued by the IFRC is hereSoutheast Asia, Africa and the Middle EastFavored.
The certificate is valid for 1-3 years, and the certification cycle is 1 month.
2、hfci
International Halal Food Council (Halal Food Council) International Halal Food Council Se.a.) is a member of the WHC and strictly adheres to the halal guidelines set by Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and the certificates issued by the agency are used in countries around the world, in particularEurope, America, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle Eastand other regions are more recognized.
3. Philippine IDCP
Islamic Mission Council of the Philippines (ISLAMIC DA'WAH Council of the Philippines), has joined the WHC and is also a member of the WHC Executive Committee. The certificates issued by the agency can be used worldwide, in addition to being highly sought after in the home countrySoutheast Asia, Africa and the Middle Eastand other regions are recognized.
The certificate is valid for 2 years, and the certification cycle is from 2 months, which is more suitable for buyers to designate the agency or the Indonesian market.
4. Jakim, Malaysia
The Deparment of Islamic Development Malaysia (Deparment of Islamic Development Malaysia-Jakim), which issues certificates that are used in countries around the world, are also availableGlobalThe most recognized and influential of all HALAL certification bodies.
5. Indonesia mui
The certificate issued by the Indonesian Ulama Commission (Majelis Ulama Indonesia) is one of the most authoritative institutions in the world.
The certificate is valid for 4 years, and the certification cycle starts from 3 months, which is more suitable for buyers to designate the agency or the Indonesian market.
6. Singapore MUIS
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore (Muis), also known as the Islamic Council of Singapore, is:One of the world's most well-known and professional international halal certification (HALAL certification) institutions.
7. HCS-HALal certification
Authoritative HALAL certification body authorized by Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand and other countries.
If the purchaser does not specify an organization, the following two points can be referred to to select the most suitable HALAL certification body:
High authoritye.g. HALAL with WHC and WWHFC membership;
Good value for moneyThe organization is reasonable, the certification cycle is short, and the efficiency is high.
The relevant documents submitted for certification include:List of raw and auxiliary materials, first-class business information, list of certified products, halal guarantee system documents, etcIf new raw materials need to be added, they should be allowed by the certification body in advance or submit relevant reports on a regular basis, and can only be used after being reviewed by the certification body.
If you need to add new products, you need to go through the data audit and on-site audit, or submit the information before the annual supervision audit, and after the on-site audit is passed, the corresponding product details will be added to the HALAL certificate.
Take the longest period of MUI as an example, the halal certification process includes:
1. Enterprises understand the basic knowledge of halal certification and fill in the application form
2. MUI Indonesia headquarters reviews the application materials;
3. The enterprise signs the agreement and prepays 60% of the total cost
4. MUI experts in the field of related products inspect the factory on site and collect samples for laboratory analysisThere will be two Indonesian Muslim prosecutors and a Chinese Muslim accompanying interpreter to inspect the factory;
5. The auditor will send the sample to the laboratory for relevant component analysis
6. The auditor submits the audit report to the MUI Fatawa Committee, and the monthly Fatawa meeting announces whether the enterprise has passed the halal certification or not
7. The MUI headquarters issues an electronic certificate
8. The MUI headquarters mails the paper version of the certificate.
There are differences in the certification application process of different institutions, and cross-border merchants should:The specific requirements of the certification applicant shall prevail
Take the longest period of MUI as an exampleThe content of the audit is as follows:
1. Whether the ingredients on the application form are consistent with the ingredients in the warehouse;
2. Inspect the condition of the equipment, whether the equipment is clean, and whether the production process complies with HALAL regulations
3. If there are other ingredients used in the production of non-Halal products, it is required that they and Halal products shall not be contaminated with each other.
1. The cycle of HALAL certification will vary according to the product and the applicant organization, and it will take about 20 working days from the submission of the application form for approval to the issuance of the certificate
2. The cost of completing the certification also needs to be analyzed according to the specific product and the applicant organization, of which the application form is the key to determining the final one.
1. The overall requirements of different HALAL certification bodies for halal raw materials are based on the Quran and Hadith. Usually, the halal certification body publishes oneList of Accredited Halal OrganizationsHalal certificates issued by organizations on the list are also considered to be equally recognized.
For example: in Malaysia Halal official website wwwhalal.gov.MY, you can check the latest recognized halal certification organizations around the world.
2. Apply for HALAL certification of the product, on the nameIt must not be contrary to Sharia law。For example, "Christmas cakes" and "pork flavors", even if the raw materials are halal, if the product name is contrary to Islamic law, it is not allowed to apply for halal certification.
3. The most important thing for HALAL certification is:ConfirmHalal compliance of raw materials, raw materials, processing aids or utensils, etc., can not contain halal contraindications.
4. The equipment for the production of halal food must be:Halal only, shall not be used in the production of products containing pig origin and will not be contaminated with halal contraindications.
5. Factories and enterprises should be establishedHalal guarantee systemIt can be integrated with the existing quality management system and food safety management system. For example, the procurement requirements for halal raw materials are stipulated in the procurement procedure, including the requirements for certification of halal raw materials, transportation requirements, etc. How to apply for Indonesia SNI certification.
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