Halal cosmetics certification: A comprehensive guide

Video taken at in-cosmetics Asia – http://www.in-cosmeticsasia.com The Muslim market is growing. The most important requirement for products for the Muslim market is Halal (Arabic for allowed or permissible). Muslims are obliged to eat Halal foods but also to use Halal products, including cosmetics. A cosmetic is Halal if it contains only pure ingredients and is free from any “najis/najasah” materials such as alcohol. To prove the Halal status of a product, a Halal certificate is needed. This presentation will outline the criteria and procedures for obtaining Halal cosmetic certification. in-cosmetics Asia is the leading exhibition and conference in Asia Pacific for personal care ingredients – takes place in Bangkok, Thailand in October/November and is focused on personal care raw materials and manufacturing – more info at http://www.in-cosmeticsasia.com Speaker is Muti Arintawati, Vice Director of LPPOM MUI, more info at www.e-lppommui.org