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Halal and Halal Certification

In Islam, permissible (HALAL) and forbidden (HARAM) start with the teachings of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and the Hadith, the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. Quran 2:168 mentions about halal and haram as follows: "O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy." Muslims eat and drink what is halal, permitted by God, according to the word of Allah (God). Therefore, halal is everyday life and the essence of life itself for Muslims. Halal certification has expanded from food to food additives, beverages, cosmetics, health supplements, pharmaceuticals, household items, tourism, logistics, and more. The halal market is already showing an annual growth rate of more than 10%, and the export value of our country's products to the Islamic world has already exceeded 1 billion dollars. This incredible growth rate is expected to increase even faster in the future. Moreover, halal certification will become a necessity, not a choice, to cater to Muslim consumers.
Halal Certification Market Statistics Graph
KMF Halal Certification Statistics

Certification Process

Certification Process Flowchart

Required Documents

KMF Halal Certified Companies

Korea Islamic Federation Sharia Committee Fatwa

Fatwa on the Usability of Probiotics Originating from Breast Milk

Meeting Date: March 27, 2023 (3rd meeting of 2023)

Agenda: Fatwa on the Halal certification of ingredients (probiotics) originating from breast milk

Decision: Ingredients (probiotics) originating from breast milk are considered Halal.

Fatwa on the Use of Alcohol-Contained Sanitizers, Disinfectants, and Thoracic Sticking Issues

Meeting Date: March 27, 2023 (3rd meeting of 2023)

Agenda 1: Fatwa on the Halal certification of alcohol (ethanol) contained in sanitizers and disinfectants (hand sanitizers, general disinfectants, etc.)

Agenda 2: Thoracic Sticking Issue

Decision 1: According to the basic principles of Sharia, consumption of alcohol (ethanol) in any quantity is not permitted, however, its use in sanitizers and disinfectants (hand sanitizers, general disinfectants, etc.) can be allowed.

Decision 2: The KMF Sharia Committee allows both methods of external Thoracic Sticking without peeling the chest skin and internal Thoracic Sticking after peeling the chest skin.

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