SINOQUAL Assists Food-Grade Silicon Dioxide Leader Zhongqi Silicon Materials in Obtaining Halal Certification
Zhongqi Silicon Materials specializes in the production of food-grade silicon dioxide (silica), a mineral-based additive widely used as an anti-caking agent and flow aid in food processing. The company is a leading manufacturer in this specialized segment.
As food manufacturers in Halal markets increasingly require all ingredients and additives to carry Halal certification, upstream additive suppliers like Zhongqi must also obtain certification. With SINOQUAL guidance, Zhongqi Silicon Materials obtained Halal certification for its food-grade silica products.
Silicon dioxide is a mineral-derived product with no animal-origin concerns, making the certification process relatively straightforward. The main verification points are production environment cleanliness and ensuring no cross-contamination from other product lines.
The certification enables Zhongqi to serve as a certified ingredient supplier to food manufacturers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other markets requiring complete Halal supply chain compliance.
FAQ
- What product did Zhongqi Silicon Materials certify?
- Zhongqi Silicon Materials obtained Halal certification for its food-grade silicon dioxide (silica) products with SINOQUAL assistance. Silicon dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent and flow aid in food processing.
- Why does a mineral-based additive need Halal certification?
- Food manufacturers in Halal markets increasingly require all ingredients and additives to carry Halal certification throughout their supply chains. Even mineral-based additives need certification to serve these markets, though the process is relatively straightforward since silicon dioxide has no animal-origin concerns.