With the growth of a Muslim population of more than 200,000, more and more restaurants in Taiwan are applying for Halal certification, while the food industry aims to build a larger market in Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries.

According to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the global Halal food market is worth US$9 trillion, and many companies hope to profit from this booming market.

TAITRA also said it is currently helping local restaurants, including those selling Taiwanese specialties such as beef noodles and fried chicken strips, apply for Halal certification.

The word 'Halal' refers to food and drink permitted by Halal regulations. Halal certification is certification given to products—mainly food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals—proving that their production methods comply with the standards stipulated in the Quran. They need to be manufactured according to Halal regulations and must stay away from prohibited ingredients.

In addition, TAITRA hopes to create a Muslim-friendly atmosphere in Taiwan. Food chains are encouraged to apply for Halal certification, and supermarkets have also added counters for Halal products.

In recent years, some companies have begun to notice the growth of Taiwan's Muslim population, and the potential of the Halal market cannot be ignored. The number of certified companies has reached 714, an increase of more than 200 this year.

FAQ

Why are more and more Taiwanese companies applying for Halal certification?
With the growth of Taiwan's Muslim population (more than 200,000), more and more restaurants (including those selling Taiwanese specialties such as beef noodles and fried chicken strips) are applying for Halal certification, and the food industry aims to build a larger market in Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries. According to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), many companies hope to profit from the booming global Halal food market. The number of certified companies has reached 714, an increase of more than 200 this year.
How does Taiwan create a Muslim-friendly atmosphere?
TAITRA hopes to create a Muslim-friendly atmosphere in Taiwan: encouraging food chains to apply for Halal certification, with supermarkets also adding Halal product counters, and helping local restaurants apply for Halal certification. Halal certification proves that products (mainly food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals) are produced in a way that complies with the standards stipulated in the Quran, manufactured according to Halal regulations and kept away from prohibited ingredients.