Halal license
In general terms , to consider food Halal, it is necessary that it conforms to the Islamic law in the Koran, the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (SWS), and the teachings of Islamic lawyers . This implies that foods are fit to be consumed and are completly safe. In relation to the sector of the food industry, these are some of the most important conditions:
- The product must be free of any prohibited substance or ingredient.
- It must be a product made by using the appropriate utensils and machinery, which also cannot have been in contact with a prohibited substance or product during the process of making the product, nor during its production, processing, storage and transportation.
- The animals that are allowed have to be slaughtered without unnecessary suffering and fulfilling the conditions that are stipulated.
- Usually, fish are considered Halal.
- Halal preservatives, colourants, flavourings or additives are allowed.
- In animal feed, the feed must be of vegetable origin.