Internation Halal Certificate（BPJPH）
Item specifics
- Period
- 2024/11/13 - 2028/11/12
- No.
- SSPY(ID)-201318-31590
- Certification bodies
- SSPY
Certificate description
Halal Certification: A Comprehensive Guide to Religious Compliance and Global Market Access
The term "Halal", derived from Arabic for "permissible", refers to products conforming to Islamic law (Shariah). Widely applied across food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and even finance, Halal certification isn't just a label—it's a framework ensuring products meet the religious, ethical, and dietary needs of over 2 billion Muslims globally, embodying values of purity, transparency, and social responsibility.
Core Principles of Halal Compliance
At its heart, Halal compliance centers on excluding "Haram" (forbidden) elements. For food, this means avoiding pork and its derivatives, alcohol and alcohol-based ingredients (except when non-psychoactive), non-Halal meats (animals not slaughtered per Islamic law, or Zabiha), and preventing cross-contamination during production, storage, and transport.
Beyond ingredient restrictions, Halal standards cover ethical sourcing. Animal slaughter must be humane, with a Muslim consciously invoking the name of Allah. Additives and flavorings must stem from permissible sources and undergo thorough testing.
Applications Beyond Food
While food is most associated with Halal certification, the standards also apply to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmetics must avoid ingredients like pig-derived collagen or high-alcohol perfumes. Pharmaceuticals need to ensure inactive ingredients, such as binders and coatings, are Halal-compliant, especially in oral medications. Industries like textiles and hospitality are increasingly adopting Halal standards to cater to Muslim consumers.
Business Benefits of Halal Certification
For enterprises in global markets, Halal certification offers significant advantages. It provides access to a massive market, with the global Halal food market projected to exceed USD 2.8 trillion by 2025 and the Halal beauty industry valued at over USD 70 billion. It builds trust—82% of Muslim consumers consider Halal certification crucial when purchasing. Additionally, it ensures regulatory compliance in many countries, differentiates brands in crowded markets, and aligns with ethical and inclusive values.
Challenges and the Future Outlook
However, achieving and maintaining Halal certification isn't without hurdles. Complex ingredient sourcing, operational adjustments like setting up separate production lines, and navigating cultural sensitivities regarding theological nuances pose challenges.
As globalization progresses, Halal certification is becoming more mainstream. Innovations like blockchain for supply chain traceability and AI for ingredient analysis are streamlining the process, while international bodies work to harmonize standards. In essence, Halal certification serves as a bridge between religious observance and commercial opportunity, opening doors to growth, trust, and global relevance for businesses.
Zhongye Food (Dalian) Co., Ltd. has demonstrated significant compliance advantages and technical strengths in the Halal certification process:
1. Full-chain Halal Compliance Management
Raw Material Control: Implements a three-tier supplier audit system, requiring all raw material suppliers to provide Halal certification documents. This eliminates non-Halal ingredients from the source.
Production Isolation: Uses dedicated equipment or implements strict cleaning protocols to prevent contact with non-Halal substances. Production workshops are divided into independent halal production zones, with key equipment designed to meet the purification requirements of Islamic law and prevent cross-contamination.
Personnel Management: Establishes a specialized halal management team to oversee production processes. All production and quality inspection personnel receive Halal standard training to ensure compliance with halal production requirements.
2. Hardware and Process Compliance
Implements isolation measures in storage and transportation to avoid contamination. Product labels are standardized to clearly display Halal marks and ingredient sources, meeting requirements of international certification bodies.
The Halal certification serves as a touchstone for Zhongye Food's technical capabilities and management standards, as well as an accelerator for expanding into international markets and deepening customer cooperation. Through this certification, Zhongye's advantages in raw material control, production compliance, and supply chain management gain authoritative endorsement, providing customers with comprehensive value from market access to brand trust. As global Halal standards increasingly emphasize sustainability and digitalization, Zhongye’s technical reserves and systematic strengths will continue to translate into market competitiveness, solidifying its leading position in the high-end food processing industry.