Oct 6, 2022
Is protein powder Halal? Due to questionable sources of gelatin and rennet in cheese products, whey protein should be Halal certified. ISA has been Halal certifying both consumables and non consumables since 1975. To know more please read the full blog.
Sep 29, 2022
According to the USDA, in the USA, 133 billion pounds of food is wasted annually. That is 218 lbs. of wasted food per person. Meanwhile, 50 million people in the USA are food insecure. There are children, college students, elderly, working poor and others who don’t know if they will have a meal from one day to the next.
Sep 22, 2022
As Halal consumers, many of us remember the old school lunch menus. At many schools they offered a very small number of Halal lunch options: mac and cheese, boiled vegetables and fried potatoes. And we’re not entirely sure about the mac and cheese.
Sep 15, 2022
In this blog post, we will guide you on how to read a Halal food label so that you can make informed decisions about what to eat. We'll cover what to look for and what to avoid.
Sep 8, 2022
The Halal product certification industry faces several challenges, but with the right strategies in place, businesses can overcome them. By understanding and following existing Halal standards, educating consumers and Halal business owners, and managing the supply chain effectively by implementing food-tech applications, businesses can thrive in the Halal product industry.
Sep 1, 2022
Offering Halal certified products allows Muslim consumers to be confident that the products they use are in alignment with their culture and beliefs. It is also the assurance to our consumers - especially our Muslim consumers, that our products meet the highest quality standards – clean, hygienic, safe, environmentally friendly and were produced in accordance with Islamic dietary laws.
Aug 25, 2022
One of the first things most people do in the morning is wash up, brush and floss. It is a hygienic and refreshing part of the morning routine. But what is in the products we use for dental care and oral hygiene? Many people don’t realize that some dental brands contain animal ingredients and by-products.
Aug 18, 2022
Many companies in the USA and beyond underestimate the buying power of Muslim women. The Muslim female consumer is often considered to be part of a tiny ethnic niche market. Although domestically, this group is small in number – their buying power is much higher than average. And internationally, Muslim female consumers are collectively a trillion-dollar market.
Aug 11, 2022
Agritourism is a form of tourism that revolves around activities like farming, ranching, historic, cultural, or natural attractions that that the public takes part in for educational, recreational, or entertainment purposes. Farming Agritourism is offered by people who own hobby farms, working farms and ranches. Some farms offer very nice free accommodations and meals in exchange for work.
Aug 4, 2022
More and more, consumers are looking at labels. This is particularly true for halal consumers who gloss over the nutrition labels printed on the products packaging so that they can understand what they are buying and consuming.