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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…
UAE Halal Food Technical Requirements
1. General requirements: To comply with Halal regulations, products, services, or systems shall meet the requirements sp…
Another Benchmark for Pharmaceutical Going-Global! SINOQUAL's Dual Certification Helps Jiangsu Weqida Pharmaceutical Open New Global Markets
In today's increasingly fierce international competition, product certification has become an important pass for enterpr…
Jebel Ali Free Zone to Become a Trade Bridge Between China and the Middle East
A Chinese delegation with many senior Chinese officials visited the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to discuss how to streng…
The Diet of the Arabs
Arabs are skilled at cooking, and their food is rich and varied. Their dishes are characterized as sweet, fragrant and o…
UAE: Dubai's Halal Certification Bodies
As work in the Halal food industry proceeds rapidly, HalalFocus has asked Raqam Consulting to give us an overview of the…
Overview of the Halal Market in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a population of 34.2 million. In addition to serving as chair of the SMIIC international…
UAE: University of Dubai Strengthens the Initiative for Dubai's Capital of Islamic Economy
Dr. Eesa Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, has stressed the importance of academic departments involved in …
The UAE Already Has Halal-Certified Nail Polish
Ladies can now happily apply nail polish without hesitation, because we have found a Halal nail polish from the BCI Grou…
Pakistan: PHDA Holds a Seminar
PHDA arranged a seminar on Friday on "Halal Business Planning" to increase Pakistan's Halal trade. Twenty-five business …
UAE: IHAF Welcomes Six New Countries
Dubai, November 10, 2019 (WAM) - The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF), the world's premier Halal accredita…
The UAE's New Halal Policy May Have a Major Impact on the Global Halal Economy
Since Dubai announced its ambition to become the capital of the global Halal economy last January, it is still unclear h…
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 …
UAE: IHAF Meeting Discusses "Strategies" to Expand Halal Food Trade
May 14, 2017, Dubai / WAM news agency
UAE: Halal Certification Accreditation Bodies in Dubai
IHAF is an organization whose responsibility is to coordinate various certification bodies, accreditation bodies and IHA…
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…
The UAE Heavily Promotes 'Halal Sugar' - Chinese Manufacturers Can Follow Suit
The UAE heavily promotes 'Halal sugar' - Chinese manufacturers can follow suit.
Meat Product Exports Strengthen Ties Between China and the Arab World (Part 2)
An ambitious plan.
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…
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…
SINOQUAL International Halal Certification Helps Zhejiang Dingdian Industrial Open Up the Middle East Market
Founded in 2000, Zhejiang Dingdian Industrial Co., Ltd. is one of China's leading biscuit manufacturers and suppliers. I…
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…
UAE: More Countries Join the International Halal Certification Forum's Standardization Initiative
As the number of countries and international organizations participating in the Halal standardization initiative continu…
UAE: IHAF Is Exploring Cooperation to Maintain Halal Assessment Standards
Dubai: The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) held its first General Assembly meeting in Dubai, setting a ne…
UAE International Halal Accreditation Forum
A cabinet meeting chaired by the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai approved the establishment of …
South Korea Adopts the UAE's Halal Certification System
Abu Dhabi - Have you been struggling to find chamoe or hallabong for your fruit salad in your local market? Or perhaps y…
2023 Saudi International Halal Expo
2023 Saudi International Halal Expo and Summit
The UAE Set to Become a Top Consumer Market for Cosmetics and Personal Care
The market was valued at US$35.9 billion in 2018 and will continue to grow at a CAGR of nearly 10% over the next 4 years…
UAE: 2018 Halal Business Awards
This year the global halal industry will gain a new award called the "Halal Business Awards," aimed at recognizing the b…
UAE: Global Halal Market to Reach US$6.4 Trillion by 2018
Halal activity is gaining strong momentum. The 9th Dubai Halal Expo opened on Monday, 18 September, at the Roda Al Busta…
China Invests US$1 Trillion, Championing the "Belt and Road"
China, an emerging leader in the halal industry, will set up a strong national pavilion at the 9th Dubai Halal Expo, to …
The UAE Becomes the GCC's Economic Indicator Leader
The Islamic economy emerges as one of the fastest-growing tranches of the global economy.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Effect
The Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA) came into effect on Sunday, 1 September.
UAE Halal Certification Procedure Compliant With UAE 2055-2
Receipt of the application form
Introduction to SFDA Saudi Cosmetics Conformity Assessment Certification
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) was established under Council of Ministers Resolution No. (1) of 1 July 1424 AH…
Wang Zhengwei: Doing Business With the Middle East Starting From the Halal Industry - CCTV2 Report
Wang Zhengwei: Doing business with the Middle East starting from the halal industry - CCTV2 report
Composition, Background and Business Opportunities of Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian Countries
As Muslims' purchasing power gradually rises, demand for Halal-certified products increases year by year, and multinatio…
The 13th International Islamic Exhibition to Be Held in the UAE
The 13th International Halal Exhibition will be held from 24 to 29 April 2011 at the Expo Centre Sharjah in the UAE. The…
Must-Read for Customs Clearance in the UAE and Gulf Region: Updated HALAL International Standard - Shipment Certificate
Recently, the UAE and the Gulf region released a bulletin on HALAL-certified products. It requires that all goods enteri…
Saudi Arabia Favors Malaysian HALAL Products
Malaysia's palm oil, wood products, and furniture, along with its central position as a halal hub, have huge potential f…
Saudi Arabia Signs MoU With Singapore's MUIS-Halal Certification Body
In a major move to strengthen the quality assurance of HALAL products, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) signed M…
Four Core Points of Halal Certification for Flavor and Fragrance Factories (20 Years' Experience, Nanjing / Guangzhou Cases)
Flavors and fragrances are complex, multi-source ingredients - a hard category for Halal certification. Drawing on 20 ye…
SINOQUAL Helps Enterprises Enter the Global Halal Cosmetics Market (UAE Standard)
SINOQUAL helps enterprises enter the growing global Halal cosmetics market. Global consumer demand for Halal cosmetics i…
Halal Certification: a New Opportunity for Enterprises to Achieve Global Growth (Nestle / L'Oreal / COFCO / Sinopharm)
In today's rapidly globalizing world, top companies across industries are increasingly seeking Halal certification to en…
Domestic COVID-19 Vaccine Wins HALAL Certification, Joining the Fight Against the Pandemic
Domestic vaccine wins HALAL certification, joining the fight against COVID-19. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, guarding …
How Chinese Ice Cream Can Leverage Halal Certification to Unlock a Hundred-Billion Overseas Market
Capturing global taste buds: how can Chinese ice cream leverage "Halal certification" to unlock a hundred-billion overse…
Sachima Wins Halal and Vegan Certification, Letting the World Fall in Love With This Crispy, Soft, Sweet Treat
Sachima: a new "food"-era opportunity for the taste of childhood - winning Halal and Vegan certification to let the worl…
Halal & Kosher Dual Certification Empowers Chinese Tea: Letting Eastern Tea Fragrance Drift Into the Global Faith Market
SINOQUAL's Halal & Kosher dual certification empowers Chinese tea: letting Eastern tea fragrance drift into the global f…
How Chinese Vegetable Oil Can Leverage Halal and Kosher Certification to Unlock the Global Market
In-depth analysis | From "passive adaptation" to "proactive leadership": how can Chinese vegetable oil leverage Halal an…
The Biggest Hidden Barrier to Going Global in 2026: the Halal Economy Becomes a Hard Threshold (Nestle / Mixue / HEYTEA Cases)
For ASEAN, the Middle East and other Halal consumer markets, Halal certification is shifting from a bonus to an entry th…
The Halal Pet Food Boom: Cracking the Certification Challenges
Halal pet food demand is growing fast, moving from a niche segment into a multi-billion-dollar category across the Middl…
Fish Oil Enterprise Fujian Haifute Obtains HFC Halal Certification
The booming Halal nutritional health products market: Haifute's international Halal journey. According to analysis by Ma…
Fresh-Stewed Bird's Nest Leader Xiaoxiandun Obtains HFC International Halal Certification
A Halal certification case study for fresh-stewed bird's nest. After certifying bird's nest industry leader Yan Zhi Wu, …
2026 Nonwoven Fabric Exports: Why Halal + Vegan Dual Certification Is Indispensable
A reshuffle in the nonwoven fabric industry: heading into 2026, Halal and Vegan certifications have become survival esse…
Leading Biscuit Manufacturer Zhejiang Dingdian Obtains Halal Certification for 18 Products (Expanding into the Middle East)
Soda crackers, okra soda crackers, yam soda crackers, pineapple cakes, banana cakes, rich milk biscuits, extra-rich milk…
Jiangsu Weiqida Pharmaceutical Obtains HFC Halal + BDZ Kosher Dual Certification
SINOQUAL assists Jiangsu Weiqida Pharmaceutical in obtaining HFC Halal and BDZ Kosher dual certifications for its pharma…
Capsule Base Leader Wuxi Sanxi Obtains Indonesian BPJPH + KLBD Kosher Dual Certification
SINOQUAL assists capsule base industry leader Wuxi Sanxi in obtaining both Indonesian BPJPH Halal and KLBD Kosher dual c…
HFC and Thailand CICOT Renew Halal Certification Mutual Recognition Agreement
HFC (Halal Food Council) and Thailand Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) have renewed their Halal certification…
Health Industry Benchmark Wansongtang Wellness Tea and Health Products Obtain International Halal Certification
SINOQUAL assists health industry benchmark enterprise Wansongtang in obtaining international Halal certification for its…
Grain and Oil Giant Pinpinhao Secures KLBD Kosher + IFANCA Halal Dual Certification
SINOQUAL assists grain and oil industry giant Pinpinhao in obtaining KLBD Kosher and IFANCA Halal dual certifications. P…
Defoamer Enterprise Xi-an Sanye Obtains International HALAL Certification for Export to Indonesia
SINOQUAL assists Xi-an Sanye New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. in obtaining international HALAL certification for its d…
Halal Food Enters the Vegan Market: Plant-Based Burger Launched in the UAE
Halal food enters the vegan market as a plant-based burger is launched. Recently, a UAE Halal food giant ventured into t…
Chongqing Fuling Zhacai: 11 Appetizer Products Obtain HALAL Certification
Halal delicacies on the tip of the tongue. Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co., Ltd. is an agricultural industrialization …
Lianyungang Yuanyang Fluid Loading Equipment Obtains International Halal Certification
Lianyungang Yuanyang Fluid Loading Equipment Co., Ltd. international Halal certification case sharing. The company, esta…
Shendatong Subsidiary Huayun Jinxin: Cannabis Flower Leaf Extract Obtains HALAL and KOSHER Certification
HALAL and KOSHER certification case sharing - cannabis flower leaf extract. Shendatong (000038.SZ) subsidiary Yunnan Hua…
Belt and Road Perspective: Chinese Halal Food Accelerates Entry into Pakistan Market
Chinese cuisine in Pakistan. Recently, the South Asia Standardization (Chengdu) Research Center successfully held the fi…
Oat Industry Leader Hebei Ximai Obtains HFC Halal Certification, Opening a New Chapter in Globalization
Halal market blue ocean: Hebei Ximai partners with SINOQUAL, successfully obtains HFC certification, opens new chapter i…
Aquatic Feed Industry Leader Guangdong Liankun Obtains HFC Halal Certification
SINOQUAL assists Guangdong Liankun in obtaining HFC Halal certification, opening new global market channels. As a leadin…
Dubai Halal Company Considers Building a Halal Food Plant in Brazil
Dubai-based Al Islami Foods is planning to open an office in Sao Paulo as it looks to expand its operations in Brazil, a…
Saudi Arabia Launches “Halal Mark Track”: Aligning Halal Certification with ESG Standards
The Saudi Halal Center, under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), has launched the Halal Mark Track system to alig…
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