Halal Certification in Bangladesh

According to the Holy Quran, several products are considered haram for those who follow the religion of Islam. The terms halal and haram can be regarded as words that can be applied to every aspect of our lives. These terms are frequently used in Halal food items such as meat products such as cosmetics, personal-care products and pharmaceuticals, food ingredients and even contact products.

Halal products originate from chickens and other animals. Halal-certified products and production are clearly distinguished from products that are not halal.

Halal CertificationBangladesh is essential to verify the legitimacy of certain items. It is vital for most Muslim consumers since it guarantees that the product is legally safe (by Islamic laws). The Certification is typically valid for one year, and a new audit will be required after the Certificate's expiration date.

Halal Certification Bodies offer Halal Certification for Bangladesh. There are many Halal Bodies, and a handful of Halal bodies in Bangladesh are listed below:

TYPES OF HALAL CERTIFICATION

 

• Non-alcohol beverage
• Raw materials required for food processing
• Pharmaceutical
• Health care products
• Daily consumable products

FOOD INDUSTRY

The guidelines derived from Islamic Rules shall be adhered to at all times of the food chain Halal product, such as the receipt and preparation, packaging and labelling, transportation distribution, storage display, and Halal services for food.

All Food ingredients and the raw material used in the Halal production of food should have no non-Halal component; this must be backed by official legal documents describing the details of the product, including the packaging material.

All Halal foods should not contain harmful contaminants or substances that could harm health.

All Halal food items should be free from Najasah (impurity) pollution, which Islamic guidelines prohibit. All non-halal foods must be separated from Halal items throughout all food chains to guarantee distinction and to avoid mixing or contaminating other products.

The official authorities can follow any necessary steps to ensure the compliance of the products with the particular specifications for Halal products. They could also attend the necessary classes required by other local laws.

LIQUOR INDUSTRY

It is generally accepted that any flavour that has alcohol as a solvent or other constituent created in the process of fermentation is not halal. The halal quality of ethanol is determined according to its origin and concentration.

Anaerobic fermentation produces ethanol, which is considered non-halal. An ethanol concentration of less than 1% produced through natural fermentation is considered a preserving agent and, therefore, Halal. Any solution made of pure or denatured alcohol is toxic but can still be used in industry.

Ethanol that is produced to be used in beverage drinks is considered to be non-halal.

SCHEMES & CERTIFICATION

One can get Halal Certification through Halal Certification Body, generally according to the following methods:

 

• Food, Beverage and Catering Scheme
• Restaurant Scheme
• Industrial Scheme
• Abattoir Scheme
• Warehouse or Storage Scheme
• Product Endorsement Scheme

STEPS TO HALAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

Application: A business that wants to be granted Halal Certification must apply to one of the Certification Bodies. The company must know about Halal certification requirements before this step and make sure that it complies with Halal requirements, systems requirements, and staffing requirements.

Audit: After the application details are confirmed, auditors (usually one Shariah Auditor and a Tech Auditor) will visit the establishment for a thorough inspection. Auditors will determine whether the documentation is correct, the processing, handling and distribution of products storage, display and food service sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety. general aspects of the facility and equipment and machines, packaging and labelling, are suitable to be used for Halal Certification.

In the audit, the company could be required to present the criteria for the acceptance of raw substances (ingredients), an analysis certificate, and a Halal certification of particular components. After the audit and both parties have completed and signed the audit report.

Certification: When the Halal audit is completed, the Halal audit is completed. A Technical Committee will review the documents provided by the company and the audit report prepared for the Auditors. If the audit report is acceptable and the product and company comply with the Halal certification requirements, The TUVBangladesh Halal Certification Body issues the Halal Certificate.