The need for halal certification in pakistan by ms navlakhi
1. The Need for Halal
Certification in Pakistan
MS Navlakhi
Theological Director
South African National Halaal Authority
International Halal Conference –
HRC, Lahore, Pakistan
16 January 2012
2. Why Pakistan?
Pakistan – an Islamic Republic
Population 180 million
95 % plus Muslims
Muslim Manufacturers
Muslim Traders
Muslim Consumers
3. Perceptions
Everything is Halal in Pakistan
A Muslim will not sell or purchase
Haraam products
Halal relates to the meat slaughter only
4. Ambit of Halal
Food products – meat / non-meat
Beverages
Personal care and cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals
Finance
Clothing
Logistics
Tourism
Medical care
5. Concerns...
Imported raw materials
Imported meats
Imported non-meat products
Low literacy rate
Lack of awareness at all levels
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17. Halaal Certification – An Imperative
• Difficulty in self-evaluation
• Complexities of supply chain
• Professional Assessment and Monitoring
• Consumer Assurance
• Guarantees the Halal claim
Many people ask the question.... Is halal a choice? As Muslims, halal earning and consumption is not a choice. It is an obligation.Quraanic ayah....O’ mankind, eat of that which is Halaal (lawful) and Tayyib (good & pure) on the earth and follow not the steps of shaytaan. Verily, he is your open enemy. (al-Baqarah, verse 168)The accepatance of our Salaat, Fasting Hajj and other ibaadaat is dependent on what we eat... KuloominattayyibaatIncident mentioned in Hadeeth.
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