How Does a Halal Product Certification Improve the Supplement Manufacturing Environment?

The word “halal” means “permitted” in Arabic, referring to products that comply with Islamic religious guidelines. For halal certified supplements, this means:

1. Ingredient Integrity:
   All ingredients used are free from prohibited (haram) substances, such as pork or alcohol derivatives.

2. Hygienic Processing:
   The manufacturing process adheres to strict hygiene standards to ensure cleanliness and purity.

3. Cross-Contamination Prevention:
   Measures are implemented to prevent cross-contamination between halal and non-halal substances.

The halal certification process is comprehensive, requiring manufacturers to meet stringent halal certification requirements that cover everything from sourcing raw materials to packaging the final product.

How Halal Registration Improves Manufacturing Standards

At American Health Formulations, achieving halal registration has significantly enhanced our internal manufacturing processes. Here’s how:

1) Enhanced Vendor Qualification Programs

To meet criteria for halal certification, our facility works only with vendors who adhere to strict sourcing standards. This includes ensuring that raw materials, such as collagen peptides used in halal certified collagen protein powder, are free from haram substances and contaminants.

2) Improved Facility Controls

• Receiving and Warehousing: Raw materials are meticulously inspected upon arrival, and storage areas are clearly labeled to prevent cross-contamination.
• Processing and Handling: From staging to final release, every step of production follows stringent protocols to maintain cleanliness and purity.

3) Global Standards Compliance

Halal registration aligns our facility with international standards, making our products eligible for global distribution in key markets such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Southeast Asia. This is vital for brands targeting a global audience, as halal-certified products meet the expectations of nearly one-fourth of the world’s population.

4) Benefits Beyond Halal Products

Even non-halal products benefit from the enhanced controls introduced by halal certification. For instance:

• Cross-contamination prevention measures improve the quality of all products.
• Stricter hygiene and labeling practices create a more efficient manufacturing environment.