By :Syed Zubair Qutab Manager Strategic Planning By :Syed Zubair Qutab Manager Strategic P Presented To: Al Huda Centre of Islamic Banking and Finance

 Halal Research Council is an organization working nationally and internationally on Halal certification and accreditation in order to cater for the needs of food and nutrition agencies and side by side non-food agencies i.e. cosmetics and chemicals etc especially in the FMCG sectors. Corporate Profile Halal Research Council certifies the products under the umbrella of  Shariah Supervisory Board  High qualified food technologist  Industrial manufacturing specialist  Chemical engineers  Audit professionals etc

VISION Halal Research Council certifies the products in the light of recognized Shariah Supervisory Board along with high qualified food technologist, industrial manufacturing specialist, chemical engineers and audit professionals etc in respect of eligibility for consumption, following a research based methodology in scrutinizing on the sources of ingredients and by examining the entire supply chain of the manufacturers in general and the alternative choices and options available to them.

Directors & Senior Management

Our Services 1. Halal Certification 2. Advisory and Consultancy 3. R&D on Halal Industry 4. Halal Slaughterin g Rules 5. Halal Food Ingredients 6. Education and Training 5

 It is already an accepted fact that Shariah Supervisory Board, heavily take care of ethical and health values of the products eligible for human consumption. However, we have a vast market of over 1.5 billion consumers scattered all over the globe.  With the ever growing demand for certified halal consumer products there is a dire need for the manufacturers to get their products certified in addition to following the quality standards.  It will enable them to win the consumer trust both from the Muslim and as well as non-Muslim consumers as it is thoroughly scrutinized from the process flow to ingredients, enough for detecting any doubtful elements. 1. Halal Certification

 As Muslims, It is our duty to eat Halal food while in the Holy Quran it has been stressed heavily on consumption of food which fulfills certain criteria eligible to be Halal. Some verses are: “So eat of that (meat) upon which Allah's name has been mentioned, if you are believers in His verses” (Al-Anaam 6:118) From Haadiths: Ka`b Ibn Ujrah relates that the Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said, “a body nourished with Haram will not enter Jannah”. (Tirmidhi) Importance’s of Halal Certification:

 “Halal Research Council” provides services globally for scrutinizing, analyzing and testing products (Food and Non-Food) and beyond on the standards defined in Islam for Halal foods.  Slaughtering process for Halal food  Ingredients  Recipes  Fruits, Flour & Corn Products etc.  Poultry and Livestock Products  Confections  Energy Supplements  Dietetic Foods  Drinks & snacks  Cosmetics and Chemicals etc Certification Categories  Slaughtering process for Halal food  Ingredients  Recipes  Fruits, Flour & Corn Products etc.  Poultry and Livestock Products  Confections  Energy Supplements  Dietetic Foods  Drinks & snacks  Cosmetics and Chemicals etc

 Improvement in brand image  Exploring Cross border Trade opportunities  A sound edge is attained over the competitors.  It is more promotable and marketing is more attractive, with a distinct logo of Halal recognition on all the products.  Quality assurance policy as per international standards.  Halal insignia is a trustworthy, autonomous and dependable acknowledgment to back Halal food claims.  Improved advertisement and acceptance of products in Muslim countries/markets. Advantages of Halal Certification to the Manufacturers and Producers:

Process Overview of Halal Certificate

1.5 Billion Muslims in the World South Asia450 million South East Asia250 million Middle East250 million Asia200 million Africa200 million Europe18 million North America8 million 12

 Pioneering countries in requesting Halal certificates from the U.S.A. ◦ Singapore ◦ Malaysia ◦ Saudi Arabia ◦ Indonesia 13

Percentages of the requests for Halal Certificates for various countries. 14

Advisory and Consultancy  Slaughtering Rules  Halal Compliant Products  Halal Analytical Services  Halal Modeling  Halal Food Areas  Halal Certifications  Slaughtering Rules  Halal Compliant Products  Halal Analytical Services  Halal Modeling  Halal Food Areas  Halal Certifications R&D on Halal Industry  Ingredients  Process Chart  Ingredients  Process Chart Education and Training  International Conference on Halal Food scheduled on 2nd August,2010  Workshops on Halal Slaughtering Rules Distance Learning Program  International Conference on Halal Food scheduled on 2nd August,2010  Workshops on Halal Slaughtering Rules Distance Learning Program

 Manufacturing and Producers (Food & Non- Food)  Packaging and Catering Equipment  Halal Logistics  Government Departments and Associations  Halal Education & Training  Research Centre  Halal Certification Bodies etc. Our Promise Join Us  Highly Shariah Compliance  Quality Products  Service Excellence

Head Office: 192-Ahmed Block,New Garden Town, Lahore Ph: (92-42) Karachi Office: Office No 301, 3 rd Floor,Al- Falah Court,I.I Chundrigar Road,Karachi Multan Office: Office No 107,1 st Floor, Mall Plaza,Multan Cantt

Syed Zubair Qutab Manager Strategic Planning Ph: (92-42) Syed Zubair Qutab Manager Strategic Planning Ph: (92-42)