Certification of products in compliance with the precepts of Islamic Law
Halal certification applies to the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors and attests that a product is manufactured in full compliance with the precepts of Islamic Law, that it does not include any “forbidden” components, and has in no way been in contact with any substances or objects considered “impure”.
This certification serves to:
- guarantee Islamic consumers that their religious precepts have been respected
- ensure a high level of hygiene and safety of the product
- respond to the growing demand for Halal products on the Italian and international markets.
Service Details
The Halal certification requirements are:
- application of the principles of good hygiene practices
- adoption of an appropriate risk assessment and risk management system, aimed at hygiene and health safety, and compliance with the rules of Islamic law.
The Halal Logo helps distinguish the products conforming to the Islamic religion dictates in an instant - a simple and safe way to attract the attention and benefit consumers in different target markets.
Certification Procedure
The certification procedure consists of:
- optional pre-audit
- certification audit
- annual reviews
- re-certification every three years.
The control and audit activities are carried out by audit teams made up of experienced experts in the certification of the specific sector and experts in Islamic law.
WhyRINA?
RINA and the European Muslims League (EML) have joined their respective skills to develop the Halal Certification Programme to provide a service comprising reliable and efficient evaluation methods and techniques that respond to the requirements of Islam.
Q&A
What are the foods forbidden by Islamic law?
- pork meat
- carnivorous animals, birds of prey, reptiles, amphibians and insects
- meat and derivatives of animals which are normally admissible but were improperly slaughtered
- blood and carcass
- alcohol and intoxicants.
What is the origin of the term ‘Halal’?
The Arabic term Halal means “appropriate”, “permitted”, thus understood as something permitted by the Islamic law and doctrine.
