What is halal?

Halal means “lawful” or “permitted” in Islamic societies. Muslims (followers of Islam) are required to follow Islamic religious teachings in their daily life. Since the things a Muslim eat should be halal, it is very important to know whether or not a food or drink is halal. There are various conditions, for example, it should not contain animal-based components, alcohol, or materials considered to be najis (unclean), and these items should not be used in its manufacturing process . These conditions are also applied to processing aids. An Islamic specialist organization certifies products that fulfill these conditions. Submission of halal certification may be requested when you export food, etc. to an Islamic country.