Chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry

Halal Certification in Specialty Products – Ensuring Transparency & Compliance
With growing awareness and demand for halal compliance, industries such as chemicals, biochemicals, lubricants, food additives, processing aids, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are facing increasing scrutiny regarding their halal suitability among the Muslim community. As consumers become more informed, halal certification is now essential for brands seeking trust, acceptance, and market success.

Ingredient & Raw Material Verification
Given the complex nature of ingredients used in these industries, comprehensive halal reviews are crucial. Many common raw materials and additives are derived from animal sources or alcohol, requiring thorough supply chain verification.
✔ Complete traceability must be established to confirm that all ingredients meet halal standards.
✔ Synthetic ingredients have specified usage limits, as outlined in halal guidelines.
✔ Alcoholic beverages and pork-derived materials—such as porcine-based ingredients—are strictly prohibited.
✔ Animal-derived materials must be verified for their halal suitability, ensuring compliance through proper documentation and certification.

Halal Compliance in Packaging & Food Contact Equipment
There is limited understanding about the halal suitability of primary packaging materials and food-contact plastics, despite their critical role in the production process.
✔ Plastic polymers used for packaging and equipment may contain animal-based processing aids, requiring verification.
✔ Source verification of these animal-derived materials is essential to ensure they align with halal standards.
✔ Pork-derived substances, particularly lard, are strictly prohibited in any form.
✔ Common animal fats like tallow or beef fat are frequently used as processing aids, particularly in the production of glycerides (stearic acid).

Lab Testing & Regulatory Compliance
✔ ISO 17025-certified lab reports are required to confirm halal compliance for materials sourced from beef or tallow.
✔ EU regulations specify a safe limit of ≤10 mmg/kg or dm² for stearic acid in packaging and plastic materials, ensuring food safety compliance.
✔ Migration tests must be conducted to validate halal suitability in food-contact materials.

Challenges in Recycled Plastic Certification
✔ Cross-contamination risks from non-halal sources pose challenges in recycled plastic certification.
✔ Virgin materials remain the preferred choice for ensuring halal integrity and suitability.
Through rigorous certification, supply chain transparency, and scientific validation, businesses can build trust, expand their halal market reach, and ensure their products meet global halal requirements.