Sep 16, 2020
Herbs and spices are essential ingredients in the flavorful cuisines of many countries with large Muslim populations, such as Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey. For Halal consumers in or from these regions looking for high-quality ingredients to make popular dishes, Halal certification provides assurance that the herbs and spices are pure and acceptable under Islamic dietary law.
Sep 2, 2020
A widespread lack of providing Halal food options in schools across America leads many Muslim students and families to express their frustrations and to call for changes. There has to be a sufficient demand, properly certified vendors, trained food service workers and more for a program to be introduced. Let’s take a look at the impact.
Jul 23, 2020
For over 40 years, ISA has employed stringent Halal standards to ensure that food, pharmaceutical, health and beauty, flavorings and other consumable and non consumable products are compliant with Halal industry guidelines.
Jul 8, 2020
With ISA's 45 years of building credibility and trust, we set ourselves apart by our level of service and commitment to current, new and potential clients. This leads to long-lasting professional business relationships.
Jun 24, 2020
There are famous traditional vegetarian Halal foods such as hummus, falafel, and vegetable samosas that are typically considered Halal. Similarly, basic baked goods like bread and cake, snacks and confectionary are rarely given a second thought, though they may contain lard and other common pork based ingredients like gelatin. Gelatin is often sourced from pigs, which is neither vegetarian nor Halal.
Jun 19, 2020
Once the Halal production process is complete, how are buyers to know what they’re shopping for and purchasing is truly Halal? The problem is with the lack of visible “Halal certified” logos on product labels. Even when a product is certified Halal, it doesn’t benefit the consumer if the Halal status isn’t apparent.
Jun 10, 2020
Halal Certification applies to supplements and nutraceuticals industry as well. There are many components of a supplement product, that can be critical for Halal Certification. This week we spoke to Douglas Shull, the Manager and Co-owner of Vitalabs, Inc. - a leading nutraceuticals company based in Georgia, United States. In this blog we will explore together how Halal Certification brought value to his business.
Jun 5, 2020
As a premier Halal certifier, ISA must educate readers and consumers about what Halal means, the types of product categories and the range of Halal and Haram product ingredients. Through its website and social media avenues, ISA explains why Halal can be beneficial for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
May 27, 2020
According to Mr. Joseph Drake, Founder and President of Decon7, "Halal Certification brings numerous benefits and value to our business. With ISA’s Halal certification we have entered the global Halal market including (but not limited to): SE Asia, the Middle East and other regions. Specifically, our recent Halal certification enables us to capture the market in Malaysia and the Philippines."
May 13, 2020
As of 2019, the beauty industry is valued at an estimate of $532 billion and counting! Needless to say, it is growing faster than ever before. The Business Insider attributes one of those growing factors to offering “Sustainable Alternatives” to the market. When closely evaluated, sustainable alternatives cater to health-conscious shoppers seeking products free from toxins and other harmful ingredients. ISA Halal certifies many types of beauty products.