Halal, more to it than 'meats' the eye

Many food manufacturers in both the UK and worldwide, are choosing to gain Halal food certification. Halal meat is usually consumed by Muslims, as it is in keeping with their religious values. This article will discuss the key advantages of gaining this certification.

Acquiring Halal certification UK can help a business to enhance the marketability of its products to the 1.5 million Halal customers who live in the UK. The registered trademark Halal logo provides consumers with reassurance that their meat and its by-products has been slaughtered in line with the requirements set out by Islam law.

For those businesses who export their products, the Halal certificate can aid them in meeting the set requirements from the importing countries. This can help a business to expand its marketplace, which in turn can help to increase its sales and revenue. The European domestic Halal food market is huge and was worth approximately $64 billion in 2009. There are approximately 52 million Muslims currently in Europe and it has been predicted that this number will double over the next 20 years.

The halal certification UK process starts off by businesses downloading the application form from the internet. The completed form along with application fees needs to be sent off, after which an audit and inspection can then be arranged. The audit consists of an inspection of the production process, raw materials and ingredients, as well as the Quality Management Systems, storage systems and sanitation materials. If the products and processes are deemed to be seen as acceptable to pass the Halal requirements, then a Halal certificate can be issued.

Once Halal food certification status has been gained, regular audits and inspections will need to be carried out to ensure products and procedures continue to meet the set requirements. The products produced by the company are legally entitled to bear the registered trademark Halal logo on their packaging, which is easily identifiable by Halal consumers. It is also worth noting that non-Muslims are also able to purchase Halal products, making them universally popular.

However remember that Halal isn't just associated with meat! There are many products out there that we are using which could or could not be Halal.

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