WHY HALAL CERTIFICATION NOW?
The Halal is the basic religious
need of the Muslim consumers and with the increase population it has developed
a separate market segment with future market potential. The 1.8 billion Muslims
are 26% of the world population and growing fast than the world growth
population. The world growth population is 1.2% while the Muslims population growth
is 1.6%.
The concept of halal
certification was initiated in the United States in the mid-1960s as a
necessary safety measure for Muslims living in a non-Muslim society. It was
introduced with the aim of preserving Muslim identity and assisting with
religious obligations. Halal became part of the Codex Aliment Arius of the
United Nations in 1998.
Why the Muslims Now globally
started crying about Halal?
I am quoting here with
thanks an article of Dr. M. Amjad Khan (Medical Research Institute, United
States)
In nearly all the western
countries including Europe, the PRIMARY choice for meat is PIG. There are a lot
of farms in these countries to breed this animal. In France alone, Pig Farms
account for more than 42,000 PIGS have the highest quantity of FAT in their
body than any other animal. But Europeans and Americans try to avoid fats.
Thus, where does the FAT from these PIGS go? All pigs are cut in slaughter
houses under the control of the department of food and it was the headache of
the department of food to dispose of the fat removed from these pigs.
Formally, it was burnt (about 60 years ago). Then they thought of utilizing it. First, they experiment it in the making of SOAPS and it worked. Then, a full network was formed and this FAT was chemically Processed, Packed and Marketed, while the other manufacturing companies bought it. In the meantime, all European States made it a rule that every Food, Medical and Personal Hygiene product should have the ingredients listed on its cover. so, this ingredient was listed as PIG FAT. Those who are living in Europe for the past 40 years know about this. But, these products came under a ban by the ISLAMIC COUNTRIES at that time, which resulted in a trade deficit.
Going back in time, if you are somehow related to South East Asia, you might know about the provoking factors of the 1857 CIVIL WAR. At that time, Rifle Bullets were made in Europe and transported to the sub-continent through the Sea. It took months to reach there and the gun powder in it was ruined due to the exposure to sea.Then, they got the idea of coating the Bullets with fat, which was PIG FAT. The fat layer had to be scratched by teeth before using them.When the word spread, the soldiers, mostly Muslim and some Vegetarians, refused to fight. Which eventually lead to the Civil War.
Formally, it was burnt (about 60 years ago). Then they thought of utilizing it. First, they experiment it in the making of SOAPS and it worked. Then, a full network was formed and this FAT was chemically Processed, Packed and Marketed, while the other manufacturing companies bought it. In the meantime, all European States made it a rule that every Food, Medical and Personal Hygiene product should have the ingredients listed on its cover. so, this ingredient was listed as PIG FAT. Those who are living in Europe for the past 40 years know about this. But, these products came under a ban by the ISLAMIC COUNTRIES at that time, which resulted in a trade deficit.
Going back in time, if you are somehow related to South East Asia, you might know about the provoking factors of the 1857 CIVIL WAR. At that time, Rifle Bullets were made in Europe and transported to the sub-continent through the Sea. It took months to reach there and the gun powder in it was ruined due to the exposure to sea.Then, they got the idea of coating the Bullets with fat, which was PIG FAT. The fat layer had to be scratched by teeth before using them.When the word spread, the soldiers, mostly Muslim and some Vegetarians, refused to fight. Which eventually lead to the Civil War.
The Europeans recognized these facts, and instead of writing PIG FAT, they
started writing ANIMAL FAT. All those living in Europe since 1970’s know this
fact. When the companies were asked by authorities from the MUSLIM COUNTRIES,
what animal fat is it, they were told it was COW and SHEEP Fat. Here again a
question raised, if it was COW or SHEEP Fat, still it is HARAAM to MUSLIMS, as
these animal were not SLAUGHTERED as per the ISLAMIC LAW. Thus, they were again
banned.
Now, these
multinational companies were again facing a severe drought of money as 75% of
their income comes from selling their goods to Muslim Countries, and these earn
BILLIONS OF DOLLARS of Profit from their exports to the MUSLIM WORLD.
Finally they decided to start a coding language, so that only their Departments
of Food Administration should know what they are using, and the common man is
left lurking in the dark. Thus, they started E-CODES. These E- INGREDIENTS are
present in a majority of products of multinational firms including, but not
limited to -
TOOTH PASTE,
SHAVING CREAM
CHEWING GUM,
CHOCOLATE,
SWEETS,
BISCUITS,
CORN FLAKES, TOFFEES,
CANNED FOODS,
FRUIT TINS,
Some medication Multi-vitamins Since these goods are being used in all MUSLIM
Countries indiscriminately, our society is facing problems like shamelessness,
rudeness and sexual promiscuity.
So, I request all MUSLIMS or non pork eaters to check the ingredients of the
ITEMS of daily use and match it with the following list of E-CODES. If any of
the ingredients listed below is found, try to avoid it, as it has got PIG FAT;
E100, E110, E120, E 140, E141, E153, E210, E213, E214, E216, E234,
E252,E270, E280, E325, E326, E327, E334, E335, E336, E337, E422, E430,
E431, E432, E433, E434, E435, E436, E440, E470, E471, E472, E473,
E474, E475,E476, E477, E478, E481, E482, E483, E491, E492, E493, E494,
E495, E542,E570, E572, E631, E635, E904.
Dr. M. Amjad Khan
Medical Research Institute
United States
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ReplyDeleteIt's very noble effort to furnish info on Halaal. While consuming foods &/ non-food items, we should be cautious not only in abroad but also in our homeland.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali and Jazak ALLAH.
Zulfiqar Alam
Marketing Practitioner
Thanks Zulfiquar. we are creating awareness of Halal medicine as per global vision.
ReplyDeleteI would like to take opportunity to share/contribute for a noble cause i.e. Pharmaceuticals Halal Awareness - An Emerging trend in Pharmaceuticals Globally.
ReplyDeleteSUB: NOTICE THE UN-NOTICED
Halal products are fast gaining worldwide recognition as a new benchmark for safety and quality assurance. Products with halal certification are confidently accepted by consumers especially Muslims as well as those of other religions. Undoubtedly, halal product industry has been an emerging industry in Malaysia and all over the world.
Today, halal products are not focused only on food but all products including pharmaceuticals. Since, most of Malaysian population are Muslims, the Malaysian Standard on halal pharmaceuticals has been launched to ensure that manufacturers comply with the standard to produce them. This study studies on the fatwa related to pharmaceuticals such as usage of drug, gelatine and alcohol in pharmaceutical products. Apart from that this study also looks into the Malaysian Standard of Halal Pharmaceutical-General Guidelines in 2010 and other policies and regulations which have been set by the government.
There are many policies and guidelines on halal pharmaceuticals in Malaysia which are good for Muslim consumers.
For full info find PDF on the following link:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285962839_Halal_pharmaceuticals