Frequently asked questions

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permissible. It refers to anything a Muslim can eat, drink, wear, or benefit from. Haram means forbidden. These are things Muslims cannot eat, drink, or benefit from. Main categories include: Animal products: Forbidden animals listed in the Quran and Hadith (such as pigs, donkeys, birds of prey, and insects), plus any permissible animals not slaughtered according to Islamic rules or their byproducts. Alcohol: All forms of alcohol are strictly forbidden.

Etimad brings deep expertise from multiple dietary certification traditions to deliver the highest Halal standards. This approach allows us to provide our clients with rigorous, efficient certification—avoiding unnecessary and redundant costs.

Halal dietary laws regulate all foods Muslims consume, as well as food contact materials, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and food ingredients, etc.