What are the basic principles of Halal Food Standards

The quest for halal food is not new in our country. Different studies have been done before, but the most prominent expression was in the 1970 years. Previously, there was a reaction to margarine and meat was taken from religious butchers. Even the idea that shaving and toothbrushes are made of pig hair has spread. However, the establishment of associations and foundations with the halal food approach began at the beginning of the 2000 years. Although some applications are being made Halal Food Standardsis not exactly determined.

As a result of the activities carried out under the umbrella of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Halal Food Certification three standards in the field of Islamic Countries Standardization and Metrology Institute member countries at the meeting was adopted and entered into force. These standards were adopted by the Turkish Standards Institute in 2011 and adopted as the Turkish Standard.

These three standards are:

•      TS OIC / SMIIC 1: 2011 Halal Food General Guide

•      TS OIC / SMIIC 2: Guidance for 2011 Halal Certification Organizations

•      TS OIC / SMIIC 3: Guide to Accreditation Agency Accrediting 2011 Halal Certification Bodies

Turkish Standards Institute 2011 in July Halal Food Certificate began to give.

On the other hand, European Union countries established the CEN / TC 2013 Halal Food Project Committee in 425 with the joint decision of the countries including our country. The work of this committee is expected to be completed within three years.

The basic principles of Halal Food standards can be explained as follows:

•      The concept of halal food includes not only the compliance of the food with the requirements of religion, but also the cleanliness and hygiene quality and the suitability of human values.

•      The concept of haram food includes not only that food does not comply with the requirements of religion, but also that it is not suitable for human hygiene and cleanliness and hygiene quality.

•      Halal means allowed or legal. In the Qur'an and hadith, there are many foods and food that are not explained as forbidden.

•      Haram means prohibited or illegal. Religiously forbidden to eat the forbidden food and sin.

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