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SINOQUAL Vegan Certification Cases

Nanchang Dente Technology Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to oral aesthetic care products for more than ten years. It is an…

• Vegan certification

Kosher Certification Case: Zhangjiakou Beta Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Located in Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province - "China's Hometown of Oats" - Zhangjiakou Beta Biotechnology Co…

• Halal certification (general)
• Kosher certification

A Record of the Halal Certification Spot-Check of Nearly a Hundred Products at Hunan Tianwei Food Ingredients

Special report: SINOQUAL - a record of the spot-check at Hunan Tianwei Food Ingredients Co., Ltd. Hunan Tianwei Food Ing…

• Halal certification (general)

Coconut-Based Plant Milk Leader Fino: Thick Coconut Milk Obtains Indonesia BPJPH Halal Certification

SINOQUAL - Halal certification case sharing of a leading coconut-based plant-milk enterprise. Zhejiang Fino Food Co., Lt…

• Indonesia BPJPH Halal

Konjac Leader Shandong Huirun: 9 Konjac Products Obtain Halal + Kosher Dual Certification

Halal & Kosher dual certification case sharing. Shandong Huirun Shanshitang Co., Ltd. is a specialized national high-tec…

• Halal certification (general)
• Kosher certification

Success Cases: Zhongyan Dongxing Salt HFC Halal + Lvjie Apple Vinegar KLBD Kosher Certification

Zhongyan Dongxing Salt Chemical Co., Ltd. - HFC. Zhongyan Dongxing Salt Chemical Co., Ltd. is affiliated with China Nati…

• HFC China Halal
• Kosher certification

Anhui Jiannuo Biotechnology Obtains HFC Halal Certification

Shenzhen SINOQUAL helps Anhui Jiannuo Biotechnology (Group) Co., Ltd. obtain HFC Halal certification. In an increasingly…

• HFC China Halal

IVA International Vegan Alliance Certification Cases: Xifang Membrane Fabric + Zhushan Konjac

SINOQUAL's newly promoted vegan brand - International Vegan Alliance - certification cases. Two years ago, many enterpri…

• Vegan certification

Healthy Salt Leader Sunate Jingshen Obtains Kosher Certification

SINOQUAL helps Jiangsu Sunate Jingshen Co., Ltd., a leader in healthy salt in China, enter the international kosher mark…

• Kosher certification

Perilla Seed Oil Leader Guyuan Oils Obtains Dual Kosher + Halal Certification for 11 Oil Categories

Guyuan Oils (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., dedicated to the cultivation, production, R&D, processing, and sales of perilla seed pr…

• Kosher certification
• Halal certification (general)

Compound Thickener Maker Hebei Brother Yilan Obtains International HALAL Certification

Hebei Brother Yilan Food Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 1994 and one of China's larger compound food additive R&D and…

• Halal certification (general)

Nestle's Harvest Gourmet Plant-Based Mince Obtains International VEGAN Certification

Nestle, the globally renowned food and beverage company, partnered with SINOQUAL to obtain international Vegan certifica…

• Vegan certification

Indonesia's Sucofindo Names SINOQUAL a Long-Term Strategic Partner — Halal / SNI / Import Verification (VPTI)

In January 2026, PT Sucofindo — Indonesia's state-owned inspection company and a Halal Inspection Body (LPH Utama) desig…

Decoding Indonesia BPJPH Compliance from the PCHi Forum: Halal Certification Is the Key to the Indonesian Market

At the 2026 PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) Hangzhou forum, Indonesian officials made it clear: with manda…

Gelatin: The "Invisible Ingredient" on the Label, a "Roadblock" on the Halal Path?

Gelatin often hides in the ingredient list and looks harmless, yet it is one of the ingredients most likely to cause pro…

How Do Chinese Companies Choose a Halal Certification Service Provider? Who to Use, How to Judge, and What to Avoid

SINOQUAL is a service provider and does not issue certificates. In China it assists with HFC certification; certificates…

BPJPH vs BPOM vs SNI: Which Certifications Do You Actually Need to Enter Indonesia?

When entering Indonesia, companies most often get confused by three names: BPJPH, BPOM and SNI. They are not an either/o…

IFANCA or HFC? How to Choose Between Two Halal Certifications, and Which Your Product Needs

IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) and HFC (Halal Foundation Center) are both common Halal certifica…

Halal vs Vegan: Does Plant-Based Mean Halal, and Which Should Your Product Have?

Many assume that because a product is vegan (no animal ingredients), it must be Halal — a common misconception. Vegan on…

BPJPH or JAKIM? How Indonesia's and Malaysia's Halal Certifications Differ — and Which One You Need

Indonesia's BPJPH and Malaysia's JAKIM are both national halal certification authorities, often compared side by side. B…

Halal vs Kosher: How the Two Major Dietary Certifications Differ — and Which One Your Product Needs

Halal and Kosher are often mentioned together — both stem from dietary law, both audit ingredients and production lines,…

US FDA Registration Explained: What Food, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Must Actually Do to Enter the US — It's “Registration,” Not “Certification”

Many companies say “FDA certification,” but the FDA does not issue certificates for food and cosmetics — it requires fac…

A Complete Guide to Indonesia BPOM Registration: the Market-Access Gate for Food, Cosmetics and Health Products — Process, Timeline and Pitfalls

Selling food, cosmetics or health products into Indonesia means two gates: Halal BPJPH and BPOM registration. This guide…

Kosher Certification for Going Global: the Hidden Gate to Premium Western Markets — Whether, How, and With Whom to Certify

For companies in Western markets, the first encounter with Kosher is often a buyer's question. This guide explains what …

Deepening Cooperation: Halal Foundation Center (HFC) Renews Mutual Recognition Agreement with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)

Recently, Hafiz Tair Iqbal, Executive Vice Chairman of the Halal Foundation Center (HFC), was invited to attend an impor…

UAE Halal Food Technical Requirements

1. General requirements: To comply with Halal regulations, products, services, or systems shall meet the requirements sp…

General Guidelines for Use of the Term "Halal" - Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

General Guidelines for Use of the Term "Halal." Codex Alimentarius Commission CAC/GL 24-1997.

Indonesia's BPJPH Encourages Non-Food Industries to Prepare for the Halal Certification Obligation

In his speech, Muhammad Aqil Irham explained that Halal certification is not only related to the religious aspect but al…

Food Halal Certification - Super-Detailed Explanation of the Indonesia BPJPH Certification Process

Part 1: Preliminary preparation. Factory materials: You need to submit the application form, a declaration of no pork so…

From Food Additives to GRAS: A Full Breakdown of FDA Regulatory Policy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Data Standards Council is standardizing vocabulary across the entire FDA. As…

Overview of Kosher (Jewish) Confectionery 1 - Kosher Issues Arising from Candy Ingredients

Everyone loves eating candy, but most of us do not regard candy as a food. Because candy is a completely artificial food…

HFC - Halal Foundation Center

Why choose HFC (International Halal Foundation Center)? With a Shariah professional audit team led by top Halal regulati…

Will Kosher Food Be the Next Dietary Trend?

Vegetarianism, veganism, kale, avocado, and the like have all added a lot to our healthy eating. These are all food tren…

Attending Trade Shows - Why It Can Benefit Your Business

Building connections is key to the success of any business. No matter which industry you belong to, meeting people and b…

SINOQUAL Vegan Certification Cases

Nanchang Dente Technology Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to oral aesthetic care products for more than ten years. It is an…

What Can Certification Tell Consumers?

Certification in the food industry is becoming increasingly popular, because it benefits not only enterprises but also c…

Market Trend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S.

MarketTrend: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the U.S. delivers an in-depth analysis of the market for kosher and ha…

Legal Requirements for Food Labels

For food manufacturers, ensuring that the information on packaging is accurate is a legal requirement. If packaging is d…

Kosher Certification Case: Zhangjiakou Beta Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Located in Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province - "China's Hometown of Oats" - Zhangjiakou Beta Biotechnology Co…

Latest Featured Vegan Brand - International Vegan Alliance - Certification Cases

Two years ago, when it came to "vegan certification," many companies were still confused. Today, with the flourishing of…

The Responsibilities of Food Manufacturers

When consumers buy and consume food, they want it to be safe and of good quality. They also have the right to know this …

cRc - Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Storage Policy

Several new ice cream and frozen yogurt stores have opened in Chicago and its surrounding countryside. Some are standalo…

Are Vegan Restaurants Kosher (Jewish)?

In market research on consumers seeking Jewish Kosher-certified food, there is an interesting phenomenon: Jews make up o…

China: Halal Food Helps Ningxia Open Up International Markets

The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwestern China showed its ambition to build itself into a global Halal food cen…

The Latest Information on Beer

Since many beers are not Kosher-certified, people still rely on a list of recommended and not-recommended ones. Below ar…

By 2026, All Imported Food in Indonesia Will Require Halal Certification

The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) under Jakarta's Ministry of Religious Affairs officially implemented mandator…

Are Vegan Cosmetics Halal?

The vegan lifestyle of not consuming animal-derived foods is becoming more popular in society year after year. This life…

Dubai: The 2023 World Halal Food Council Congress Achieves Great Success

The 2023 World Halal Food Council (WHFC) Congress, held in Dubai, UAE, was a great success, with 80 participants from 30…

Halal's Latest Requirements on Alcohol

Brewed alcohol: a forbidden raw material for Halal certification.

Is Shoyu (Japanese Soy Sauce), Which May Contain Alcohol, Halal?

Have you ever eaten shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)? Some of you are already familiar with this distinctive sauce. Shoyu is u…

The Halal Food Production Industry Is Growing Rapidly in Canada

Today SINOQUAL shares an article about the rapid growth of the Halal food production industry in Canada. Outside China, …

GIES: The Halal Food Market Becomes a Major Part of the Global Economy

The State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) report, produced by the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) …

Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC): General Guidelines for Use of the Term "Halal"

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental international body jointly established in 1963 by the FA…

Xinhua: Brunei Officially Welcomes Foreign Investment in the Halal Food Industry

Bandar Seri Begawan, December (Xinhua) - Brunei government officials said they very much welcome foreign businesses to d…

Compared with the Kosher Food Industry, the Halal Food Industry Has Limitations in Governance

There are significant gaps in the regulation of Halal food, with seven official accreditation bodies having limited over…

2021 New Halal/Kosher Consumption Trends: More Ready-to-Eat Convenience Foods

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 was like a devastating disaster for the Jewish community. Fortunately, we miraculously ove…

Hong Kong to Offer More Halal Food

Muslims vacationing in Hong Kong can now completely set aside any concerns they may have about Halal food.

Halal Meat Products Enter the OFS (State Council Food Safety Committee) Meat Regulation List

Recently, the safety of meat and meat products has once again caused controversy in China. Last year, a group of disease…

UK: Food Standards Agency to Publish All Non-Stun Religious Ritual Slaughter

The Food Standards Agency has pledged to regularly publish data on animal slaughter carried out without pre-stunning.

Plant-Based Food - Vegan and Jewish Food - Kosher

Jews observe Kosher all year round. Keeping Kosher means following the 3,000-year-old Jewish dietary laws of the Torah. …

What Is Halal Food?

Halal food is food made strictly according to Halal dietary principles. The following are the rules concerning Halal die…

Why Are "Non-Alcoholic Drinks (Wine, Beer, Spirits)" Considered Non-Halal for Muslim Consumption?

The MUIS Fatwa Committee notes the following.

Are Skittles Vegetarian, Vegan or Halal?

The world of candy is an absolute minefield for vegetarians, vegans and those on a Halal diet.

Common Animal-Derived Ingredients

Most of the ingredients listed below are animal-derived, but some may be plant, synthetic or mineral. If you are unsure,…

Talks on an ASEAN Halal Food Trade Framework

Officials of the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Daruss…

South Korea Partners with JAKIM on Halal Food Production Projects

Kuala Lumpur: To expand its market in Muslim countries, South Korea is looking to partner with Malaysian agencies and mo…

Haram Pork-Derived Ingredients in the Food and Non-Food Industries

Recently, discussion of the Halal (permissible) and Haram (forbidden) ingredients consumed by Muslims has increased, for…

2014 China (Qinghai) International Halal Food and Products Exhibition Held

The 2014 China (Qinghai) International Halal Food and Products Exhibition was held from May 15 to 18 at the Qinghai Inte…

International Cooperation on Halal-Certified Food Between Malaysia and Australia

Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry, Rafidah Aziz, said the world's Halal goods market sales are est…

HALAL Food Has Enormous Development Potential

Halal food has become a global trend, not just for religious reasons - it is seen as a cultural symbol and is associated…

Dubai Municipality Establishes a Halal Food Program

The program will help evaluate laboratories' efficiency in testing Halal food and beverage products, and will support th…

UAE: Demand for Halal Food Certification from Airline Suppliers Grows Sharply

Dubai - Amid growing demand for Halal-certified food, airlines are encouraging global suppliers to develop new products …

Cambodia: Cooperating on Halal Food Standards

Cambodia will cooperate with Thailand and Malaysia to establish Halal standards to meet the needs of the growing number …

Tate & Lyle Sugar Gets Kosher Certification - Passover Kosher Consumption Booms

Global Kosher food trade rises year by year. According to a report by the New York-based Kosher industry consulting firm…

Kosher Certification - A New "Blue Ocean" for the Food Industry to Expand Overseas

Kosher Certification - Food industry to expand overseas, a new blue ocean

UAE: IHAF Meeting Discusses "Strategies" to Expand Halal Food Trade

May 14, 2017, Dubai / WAM news agency

Kosher Gluten-Free Foods Sweep US Supermarkets at Passover

Over the past 35 years, demand for Kosher product certification has surged, with nearly 2,500 new products entering the …

Market Trends: Halal- and Kosher-Certified Foods in the United States

Market Trends: Kosher- and Halal-Certified Foods in the US - an in-depth analysis of the US kosher and halal markets, em…

The Global Halal Food Consumer Market Exceeds US$2.5 Trillion

Analysis by the global consulting firm AT Kearney found that the global Halal market will surpass US$2.5 trillion for th…

The Kosher Food Industry Embodies Humane Care

I used to write a weekly column for My Sixth Sense magazine, but one day I happened to see a post on Facebook that chang…

South Korea Opens a Food Trade Office in the UAE, Targeting 10% Annual Growth

The South Korean government has established a regional office in the Middle East to accelerate the food industry's sales…

Hunan (Changsha) International Halal Food Industrial Park Promotion and Matchmaking Meeting Held

Recently, the 'Hunan (Changsha) International Halal Food Industrial Park' promotion and matchmaking meeting, hosted by t…

Malaysia Invited to Participate in Kazakhstan's Islamic Finance and Halal Food Industries

As early as 2010, there were reports about Kazakhstan's Halal market, with demand for Halal food in Kazakhstan growing f…

Halal Certification for Food Imported into Jordan

Halal certification for food imported into Jordan.

More and More Halal Food Is Emerging in the Japanese Market

In a modest 70-year-old restaurant in a northern city about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, owner Dainari Goka is serving s…

The OIC Establishes a Global Halal Food Standard

The OIC represents all Muslim countries in the world, and the international body has taken the initiative to establish a…

The UAE Heavily Promotes 'Halal Sugar' - Chinese Manufacturers Can Follow Suit

The UAE heavily promotes 'Halal sugar' - Chinese manufacturers can follow suit.

SINOQUAL Certifies a Leading Fresh-Stewed Bird's Nest Company - Xiaoxiandun

As a leading domestic brand of fresh-stewed bird's nest, Beijing Xiaoxiandun Biotechnology Co., Ltd. carefully selects b…

Meat Product Exports Strengthen Ties Between China and the Arab World (Part 2)

An ambitious plan.

Legislature Urges Halal Food Regulations

Beijing - The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislative body, will urge the St…

Turkey: The 5th Halal Food and Health Products Fair

Istanbul Halal Food Expo: The 5th Halal Food and Health Products Fair, organized by Sine Trade Fairs with the support of…

Malaysia Statement - Ensuring the Filling of the 80% Halal Food Supply Gap

Kuala Lumpur news reports that the World Halal Summit concluded in early April 2014. The meeting fully demonstrated the …

UAE Announcement - The World Halal Food Expo Will Be Held Annually

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the Wor…

SINOQUAL Vegan-Certified Quality Enterprises in Food, Cosmetics and Textiles

Huizhou Wangjia Food Co., Ltd.

Why Is the Halal Meat Products Market Booming Worldwide?

To become a Halal-certified meat product, all processing steps must be followed and a Halal inspection conducted by a re…

From 2014, All Halal Food Sold to the UAE Must Be Halal-Certified

A senior official of the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology said that from 2014, the UAE will become t…

Halal Food for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Japan's tourism industry sees new business opportunities in the Halal travel market. As Tokyo prepares to host the 2020 …

Halal and Non-Halal: Halal and Non-Halal Raw Materials in the Food Industry

This article introduces the Halal and non-Halal raw materials commonly used in the food industry, for the business commu…

Organic, Halal and Kosher Foods Have Become Global Consumer Product Trends

The Department of Trade and Industry's Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) has identified at least three product categorie…

UAE: The Global Halal Food Market Grows Steadily

According to a report, the global Halal food market has grown strongly over the past decade, estimated to be worth US$66…

UK: Lubricating the Halal Food Market

Focusing on the role of food-safe lubricants in Halal food production and ensuring machinery is contamination-free and f…

Malaysia: Visiting the International Halal Village at the 2018 Food Trade Show

The 19th Malaysia International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB 2018) continues to provide a platform and venue for foo…

USA: The Future of Halal Food

The Pew Research Center predicts that by 2060, the Muslim population's growth rate will be more than twice the world ave…

USA: Growth Factors for Halal Food in the New York Capital Region (Part 2)

Halal food

USA: The Current State of Halal Food Growth in the New York Region - Stores and Restaurants

Albany's Central Avenue corridor is the heart of the region. Everything comes in and goes out from here. To understand t…

Azerbaijan Increases the Number of Halal Restaurants

As can be seen from the large number of visitors this year, tourism has become one of the main economic sectors of Azerb…

The Global Halal Food Industry Will Thrive as the Market Grows

Alicia Buller - Arab News

The Halal Ecosystem: How Food Brands Can Enter the Halal Market

Is organic and local the same as Halal? People care more than ever about where their food comes from, and Halal consumer…

Is Corn Syrup Kosher for Passover?

Passover is a very important traditional festival for Jews. Passover can also be called the Festival of Freedom, commemo…

Opinion: Transparency and Trust in the Halal Food Chain

Transparency in the food chain is considered a very positive concept. More importantly, transparency is seen as a key dr…

Frequently Asked Questions About Halal Food

Food safety market access concerns the livelihood of the people, because food safety is directly related to health. In H…

Halal Food Is the Largest and Most Diverse Industry in the Muslim Economy

The term 'Halal' refers to what is permitted; in food, this involves slaughtering and processing animals in a specific w…