SINOQUAL Assists Pet Food Manufacturer Xingtai Nuode Aozi Cat Food in Obtaining HALAL Certification
Xingtai Nuode Aozi is a pet food manufacturer producing various cat food products. The company sought to expand its export business to the Philippines, where Halal certification is valued even for pet food products by Halal-conscious pet owners.
With SINOQUAL assistance, the company obtained HALAL certification for its cat food product lines. While pet food Halal certification may seem unusual, in markets with large Halal consumer populations, pet owners prefer feeding their animals Halal-certified products that are guaranteed free of pork and other prohibited ingredients.
SINOQUAL provided guidance on the specific requirements for pet food Halal certification, which focuses on ensuring meat-based ingredients come from Halal-slaughtered sources and that no pork derivatives are used in any formulation.
FAQ
- Why would cat food need Halal certification?
- Xingtai Nuode Aozi obtained HALAL certification for its cat food products with SINOQUAL assistance, targeting the Philippine market where Halal-conscious pet owners prefer certified pet food free of prohibited ingredients.
- What does pet food Halal certification verify?
- Pet food Halal certification focuses on ensuring meat-based ingredients come from Halal-slaughtered sources and that no pork derivatives are used in any formulation. The verification is similar to human food but applied to pet food recipes.