Understanding Halal & Halal Standards By Muhammad Saeed Bhombal. Chief Executive Officer Bhombal And Company (Private) Limited As Representative In Pakistan For The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America - IFANCA 1

إِنَّمَا حَرَّمَ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَيْتَةَ وَالدَّمَ وَلَحْمَ الْخِنزِيرِ وَمَا أُهِلَّ بِهِ لِغَيْرِ اللّهِ فَمَنِ اضْطُرَّ غَيْرَ بَاغٍ وَلاَ عَادٍ فَلا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ إِنَّ اللّهَ غَفُورٌ َّحِيمٌ “ He has forbidden you only the Maitah (dead animals), and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that which is slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allah (or has been slaughtered for idols, on which Allah's name has not been mentioned while slaughtering). But if one is forced by necessity without willful disobedience nor transgressing due limits, then there is no sin on him. Truly, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Surah Al-Baqarah -173 Tafseer (V. 2:172) Narrated An-Nu’man bin Bashir (RTA): I heard Allah’s Messenger (SAW) saying, “ Both legal and illegal things are evident but in between them there are doubtful (unclear) things, and most of the people have no knowledge about them. So whoever saves himself from these unclear things, he saves his religion and his honour. And whoever indulges in these unclear things is like a shepherd who grazes (his animals) near the Hima (private pasture) of someone else, and at any moment he is liable to get in it. (O people) Beware! Every king has a Hima and a Hima of Allah (SWT) on the earth is His illegal (forbidden) things. Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed), the whole body becomes good, but if it gets spoilt, the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. ! Hadith No. 49) 2 بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِِ

What is Halal Halal means permissible and lawful for Muslims Halal means permissible and lawful for Muslims Haram means prohibited and unlawful Haram means prohibited and unlawful Mashbooh is doubtful and questionable This is main domain for Halal Certification. Mashbooh is doubtful and questionable This is main domain for Halal Certification. 3

General Guidelines Halal is an all inclusive term. Which means that all foods are halal except those ordained as haram, such as: Halal is an all inclusive term. Which means that all foods are halal except those ordained as haram, such as: –Pork –Blood –Carnivorous animals –Animals not slaughtered properly –Alcoholic drinks 4

Questionable Ingredients Ingredients that can be made from multiple sources: such as, animal, plant, synthetic, microbial? Ingredients that can be made from multiple sources: such as, animal, plant, synthetic, microbial? –Glycerin- Gelatin –Emulsifiers- Enzymes –Shortening- Porcine is not halal –Fish gelatin is halal –Bovine is halal when animals are slaughtered in halal manner 5

Questionable Ingredients Alcohol: ethyl alcohol Alcohol: ethyl alcohol Alcoholic drinks are not permitted even in cooking or food formulations. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted even in cooking or food formulations. Essence from alcoholic drinks is controversial Essence from alcoholic drinks is controversial Ethyl alcohol used for technical reasons, e.g. Extraction of flavors like vanilla, flavor carrier, solvent or substrate, is permitted at appropriate levels. Residual amounts vary by country. Ethyl alcohol used for technical reasons, e.g. Extraction of flavors like vanilla, flavor carrier, solvent or substrate, is permitted at appropriate levels. Residual amounts vary by country. No restriction on naturally occurring in fruits No restriction on naturally occurring in fruits 6

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES 1.4 Billion Muslims in the World 1.4 Billion Muslims in the World South Asia450 million South East Asia250 million Middle East250 million Asia200 million Africa200 million Europe18 million North America8 million 7

The Importance of Halal Certification Background Pioneering countries in requesting Halal certificates from the U.S.A. Pioneering countries in requesting Halal certificates from the U.S.A. –Singapore –Malaysia –Saudi Arabia –Indonesia 8

Halal Activity in Food Percentages of the requests for Halal Certificates for various countries. 9

Importance of Halal Certification to the Consumer It clears the doubt. It clears the doubt. It saves time from reading the labels. It saves time from reading the labels. Peace of mind and satisfaction. Peace of mind and satisfaction. 10

Importance of Halal Certification to the Producer Customer requirement. Customer requirement. Government mandated compliance. Government mandated compliance. Market/competition driven. Market/competition driven. 11

What is IFANCA? Islamic Food And Nutrition Council of America Not for Profit Technical Islamic Organization Not for Profit Technical Islamic Organization Supervising production of Halal foods. Supervising production of Halal foods. Certifying halal products. Certifying halal products. Finding solutions for new challenges. Finding solutions for new challenges. Publishing relevant information. Publishing relevant information. Consulting with Islamic scholars on issues facing Muslims in selecting food products. Consulting with Islamic scholars on issues facing Muslims in selecting food products. 12

IFANCA RECOGNITION IFANCA CERTIFICATES AND ITS CERTIFIED PRODUCTS ARE ACCEPTTED IN North America, Middle East, South East Asia and many other countries. IFANCA CERTIFICATES AND ITS CERTIFIED PRODUCTS ARE ACCEPTTED IN North America, Middle East, South East Asia and many other countries. IFANCA recognized by organizations like IFANCA recognized by organizations like –MUIS SINGAPORE –JAKIM MALAYSIA –MWL SAUDI ARABIA –MUI INDONESIA –GSM United Arab Emirates 13

IFANCA Halal Certification IFANCA provides Halal certification in over 50 countries directly or through affiliates and IFANCA offices: IFANCA, Bhombal And Company Private Limited, Pakistan IFANCA, Bhombal And Company Private Limited, Pakistan IFCE, Europe, Brussels IFCE, Europe, Brussels NZIMM, New Zealand, Wellington NZIMM, New Zealand, Wellington IFANCA Canada, Toronto IFANCA Canada, Toronto IFANCA China, Beijing and Wuhan IFANCA China, Beijing and Wuhan IFANCA Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur IFANCA Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur IFANCA India, Kochin IFANCA India, Kochin IFANCA Bangladesh, Dhaka IFANCA Bangladesh, Dhaka IFANCA Asia Pacific, Singapore IFANCA Asia Pacific, Singapore 14

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