


If your target is a specific country, it is best to employ an organization approved, recognized or acceptable in that country. Importing countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, many other Middle Eastern countries, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia have government-mandated halal programs, whereas the predominantly food exporting countries have independent certification bodies. Certification begins by choosing an organization that meets a company’s needs for the markets it serves. Airlines do not require the product packaging to display halal certification.Ī request for a halal certificate may be initiated by an importer or the marketing department of a company. The council also performs third-party audits.īecause of the number of symbols currently used on Enjoy Life packaging, the company chose to leave off the halal symbol. Enjoy Life is certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council. The company’s products are already certified glutenfree as well as kosher certified, which simplified the process of halal certification, according to Ms. “We don’t want to exclude anyone from Enjoy Life products,” said Patricia Marko, director of sales.“We look to accommodate as many individuals as we can, especially targeting the allergy-sensitive consumer.” Enjoy Life’s peanut- and allergen-free profile has been welcomed by airline carriers that offer peanut-free products. The company, which is known for its allergen-free products, certified its products halal to comply with requirements of major airline carriers. Enjoy Life, Schiller Park, IL, has produced halal-certified products for the past year.
