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jeudi 21 février 2019

Many Non Muslims Also Prefer Halal Certified Meals

By Kenneth McDonald


There are numerous laws that govern the everyday lives of all Muslims. The Islamic Law is a comprehensive set of rules that cover every aspect of the spiritual and practical conduct expected from every devotee. Numerous regulations pertain specifically to the food and drink that Muslims consume. Food is much more than physical nourishment to Muslims. What they eat has an influence upon their spiritual well being and their moral character as well. That is why they will eat only Halal certified meals.

Halaal certification is done by the Halaal Council. There are, in fact, such councils in every big center in most countries. They apply very strict criteria in order to make sure that applicants are indeed following all the rules contained in the Islamic Law during the preparation, packaging and manufacturing of food. Certification is valid for one year only and it can be revoked at the slightest infringement.

Some food and drink are not allowed at all. Muslims are forbidden to eat any pork products and they may never consume alcohol. Even medication containing alcohol is not allowed. Any extracts used during the preparation of a meal must come from an abattoir certified and supervised by the Halaal Council. In these abattoirs very high standards are maintained at all times and there are always Muslim inspectors at hand.

It is not just the ingredients that are used in the preparation of food that are taken into account for certification purposes. The entire production process and the way in which the food is prepared are also deemed very important. There may be no cross contamination of Halaal food and any other food during manufacturing, packaging or preparation processes. During preparation, separate cooking implements must be used.

Anyone can apply for Halaal certification, not just Muslims. It is adherence to the strict regulations that is of concern to the certification council. Applicants may also produce or supply non Halaal food but they must prove that there is no contact between Halaal and non Halaal food during manufacturing, packaging and preparation processes. Most applicants will strengthen their applications by employing at least two Muslim supervisors.

Certification is certainly very important to manufacturers and food suppliers that want to access the massive Muslim market. But it is not only Muslims that prefer this food. Many people that are not Muslims also prefer Halaal food. This is because the like the fact that such high standards are maintained in the production and preparation of the food. They also find this food to be tastier and healthier.

It is precisely because the market for Halaal food is so lucrative that dishonest operators regularly try to fool consumers into thinking that their products are certified. Consumers have to look out for the official logo of the Halaal Council on the packaging. If they are uncertain, they can also use a variety of official websites to check on the certification status of outlets, manufacturers and suppliers.

For the majority of Muslims, the rules governing their daily lives and the food that they eat are not a burden. They see compliance with the Islamic Law as a virtue. Their food is an important part of their culture and religion and the rules make sure that they eat healthier. It is no wonder that so many non Muslims also prefer Halaal food.




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