Halal Certification

The halal certification guarantees that the food is unadulterated and is also prepared in accordance with Islamic law, he says. “Before slaughtering an animal for consumption, Muslims chant ‘Bismillah Allah’ which means Allah is great. This practice also comes under halal,” Professor Ansari explains.
For all other products like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, health products and toiletries, a halal certification means that the product does not contain pig fat, is safe, and that it is not adulterated. If a business is run using illegal money, their products are not considered halal, according to Professor Ansari. According to Halal Certification Hyd, a Hyderabad-based certification body, pigs, boars and dogs are considered haram - which are prohibited for consumption under the Sharia law. The term haram means 'unlawful'. Items containing products or by-products of animals which are haram cannot be given a halal certificate. Other animals which are considered haram includemules, donkeys and clawed predators like eagles, vultures.