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Expert analysis, market trends, and event coverage from the global halal industry.
Carmine (E120, cochineal extract) is haram — it is derived from crushed cochineal insects, and consuming insects is prohibited in mainstream Islamic jurisprudence. Yet carmine is widespread in yoghurts, juices, confectionery, and cosmetics marketed as "natural colours." This guide explains the ruling, where carmine hides, how to spot it on labels, and what halal alternatives exist.
L-Cysteine from human hair is haram. L-Cysteine from duck feathers (halal-slaughtered) or synthetic fermentation is halal. This guide explains every source, where E920 appears in food products, why the label never tells you the origin, and what manufacturers need to do to certify products containing L-Cysteine.
Gelatin from pork is haram. Gelatin from halal-slaughtered cattle or fish is halal. Plant-based gelling agents (agar, pectin, carrageenan) are halal by default. This guide covers every product category where gelatin appears, how to read labels, what major certifiers say, and the istihalah debate.
A complete guide to UAE halal certification under the ESMA framework. Covers UAE.S 2055 standard, the 7-step certification process, approved certifiers, required documents, costs, timelines, and how UAE certification compares to JAKIM and MUI.
Cetyl alcohol appears on millions of skincare and haircare ingredient labels — and it confuses Muslim consumers every day. Here is exactly what it is, why it is halal, and what the major certification authorities say.
Everything exporters, manufacturers, and cosmetics brands need to know about Indonesia's mandatory halal certification deadlines — BPJPH requirements, compliance pathways, costs, and a step-by-step action plan for October 2026.
A practical guide to Shariah auditing for halal businesses: what auditors examine, how to prepare, the difference between Shariah audit and halal certification, and frameworks used globally.
Halal cosmetics is one of the fastest-growing segments in the global beauty industry. For formulators and brands, the challenge is navigating a complex ingredient landscape where animal-derived, alcohol-based, and insect-derived ingredients appear throughout conventional beauty formulations. This guide covers the key ingredients to avoid and the halal-compliant alternatives available.
The relationship between halal slaughter practices and animal welfare standards is one of the most actively debated topics in the halal industry. This article examines the different positions on pre-slaughter stunning, the regulatory landscape across key markets, and how halal certification bodies are responding to consumer and regulatory pressure.
Organic and halal certifications serve different compliance frameworks, but they share a common emphasis on product integrity and transparent supply chains. This article examines whether a food product can hold both certifications simultaneously, where the standards align, and where they diverge.
Indonesia's mandatory halal certification requirement, enforced by BPJPH, is one of the most significant regulatory changes in the global halal industry in recent years. This guide explains what the requirement covers, which products are affected, the certification process, and what importers and exporters need to know to maintain market access.
A comprehensive overview of halal food labeling regulations across major markets, covering mandatory vs voluntary requirements, logo usage rules, packaging compliance, and penalties for false halal claims.
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