السبت، 20 أبريل 2019

Halal Certified Meals Adhere To Very Strict Criteria

By Diane Foster


Muslims live their lives according to the Islamic Law. This law contains numerous regulations that affect every part of the daily lives of all Muslims. There are many particular regulations related to the manufacturing, preparation and packaging of the food that Muslims consume. Food is an important part of being a Muslim. It not only nourishes the body but it also has an effect upon the morals and spirituality of every individual. That is why Halal certified meals are so important to them.

Certification can only be obtained from an official Halaal Council. It is not given easily and applicants have to subject themselves and their facilities to meticulous inspections. They must prove that they are following the rules in the Islamic Law to the letter. When certification is granted, it must still be renewed every year. The entire application process can take months and certification can be withdrawn if any rule is broken.

The Islamic Law forbids Muslims to consume certain types of food. They may not eat pork in any form and they may not consume alcohol. This rule even applies to medication that contains tiny quantities of alcohol. Extracts used in the preparation process must be obtained from abattoirs that are specially licensed by the Halaal Council. These abattoirs are subjected to strict inspections by Muslim assessors.

The rules pertaining to Halaal food also covers all aspects of manufacturing and packaging. At no time may the food be in contact with other types of food. If this inadvertently happens, the food must be thrown away. The utensils used in preparing the food may not be used for any other purpose and the same holds true for the cookware and containers used. Everything must even be cleaned and stored separately.

Individuals not from the Muslim faith may also apply for certification. They just need to prove that they are able to adhere to the instructions of the Islamic Laws. They may even manufacture or prepare non Halaal food, as long as they take steps to prevent any cross contamination. Halaal councils advise applicants to employ at least two Muslims to supervise the processes but this is not a strict requirement.

There are numerous people that are not Muslim at all that prefer Halaal food. This is because only the very best ingredients are used in the preparation of this food and the entire process is strictly controlled and a high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times. Many people therefore believe that Halaal food is healthier than other food that is not as strictly controlled.

The market for Halaal food is massive. It is not surprising that there are dealers and suppliers that try to con consumers into thinking that their products are certified while they are not. They use vague terms such as Halaal friendly on their packaging and this fools some people. When buying food one should make sure that the official logo of the Halaal Council is displayed on the packaging.

Many people think that Halaal food is prepared in ceremonies where religious rites are performed or special prayers are said. This is not the case at all. It is simply a matter of maintaining high standards and of adhering strictly to the rules contained in the Islamic Law.




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