Are All Halal Certifiers Globally Recognized? How Recognition Works in Each Market
No. There is no single global Halal certificate. Each importing country decides which certification bodies it accepts, and the lists differ. A …
How to Minimize Food Waste
To minimize food waste at home, buy for the meals you will actually eat, keep track of what needs using, and store leftovers safely. Start with …
Canadian and American Partners in Halal Certification
For over 50 years, ISA has been a leader in Halal certification. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we are a fully accredited, internationally recognized …
Hand Slaughter versus Machine Slaughter
Halal slaughter refers to the method of slaughter prescribed in Islamic law that makes meat permissible for Muslim consumption. The process requires a …
How North American Halal Food Supply Chains Are Adapting to Climate Change
The food and livestock supply chains face challenges as the impacts of climate change continues to manifest and intensify. Rising temperatures, …
Gas Killing and its Halal Relevance in Poultry Processing
Gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or argon can be used to kill or stun animals prior to slaughter in a practice known as Controlled Atmospheric …
How to Spot a Trusted Halal Certification Logo
While it will be nice to believe that all food manufacturers are honest and transparent, unfortunately, this is not always the case. Fake Halal …
Humane Slaughter in the United States
In the United States, ‘humane slaughter’ for mammalian food animals including cattle, sheep, and goats is defined by the Humane Methods of Slaughter …