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Trade Fair:

SIAL PARIS 2016

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Event Date:

16 - 20 Oct 2016

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Organizer:

Comexposium

Venue:

Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte 82 Avenue des Nations 93420 Villepinte France

Admission:

1-DAY Pass €85 incl. VAT 5-DAY Pass €110 incl. VAT

Frequency:

Every two years

Industry:

Food and Beverage

Founded in:

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Opening Times: 16 - 19 Oct 2016, 9.00 am - 6.00 pm 20 Oct 2016, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Travel Info:

Airport: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport.

The exhibition is located 5 minutes away from the airport.

GPS Cordinate: Latitude: 48°58'03''N Longitude 2°31'06''E

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Over 150,000 visitor entries registered & 120 delegations attending.

Exhibitors representing 105 countries.

7,000 exhibitors comprising suppliers to the agri-food industry.

20 food categories are exhibited, highlighting five (5) top sectors for innovation awards.

82% of past trade fair exhibitors were satisfied with the event and 89% recommended SIAL* Expected average 200 meetings per stand with 1/3 new contacts generated* *Source: TNS sofres/SIAL Paris 2014

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Beverages Cured Meat Tinned Food Gourmet Food Savoury Grocery Products Sweet Grocery & Bakery Fruit & Vegetables Ingredients & Additives Organic Products Seafood Health Products & Food Supplements Dairy Products Frozen Foods Deli & Ready-Prepared Dishes Meat Poultry Equipment & Packaging Regions of France National Pavilions

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

T largest

he Halal market in France is

The

growing

demand

amongst

expanding. This is as expected

millennials

since France has one of the

food that observe the guidelines for

Muslim

populations

in

for

quality

and

ethical

the

compassionate farming, makes Halal an

European Union. It is estimated that

important food category this year and for

there are approximately five (5) million

years to come.

Muslims in France, and of course with

This issue of HMag covers the activities

each year the number increases. This is

of nine companies worldwide that produce

why we at HMag are excited to represent

Halal-certified products. Also, Muslim

the Halal industry at the upcoming SIAL

visitors to Paris can browse our pages

Paris 2016.

(45-49) that highlight Halal places to eat

As one of Europe’s largest food event, SIAL Paris invites us to be inspired and

source

for

matching

business

opportunities at Paris Nord-Villepinte

and location of mosques in Paris.

Let’s build partnerships and look for innovative possibilities to broaden the Halal industry.

where the exhibition is held. The trade fair is a tremendous platform for product presentation, information-sharing, and collaboration between traders in buying and selling.

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FEATURES

OVOFIT EIPRODUKTE GMBH

GERMANY For over 40 years, Ovofit has been transforming eggs into top quality,

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Looking Back At SIAL Paris 2014

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Welcome to SIAL Paris 2016

innovative foodstuff.

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GRUPO ALIMENTARIO ARGAL,S.A.

SPAIN Each year, the company produces 43,500 tonnes of sausages with more than 2,200 orders daily.

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CONTENTS

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BARD VALLEY

USA

20 Lifestyle Trade

Their brand of Medjool dates Natural Delight is the top brand in the USA and can be found on the shelf of every major retailer.

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ALIMENTS ED FOODS INC

CANADA Sauce creation is their specialty, along with the making of exquisite soups, gravy mixes, and seasoning blends.

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ELLAZIQ PTE LTD

SINGAPORE The company prides itself for developing a wide range of tasty Halal processed

52 Muslim Friendly Hotel

meats marketed through its brands El-Dina and Kizmiq.

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PT INDOFOOD CBP SUKSES MAKMUR TBK

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INDONESIA

Listed on the Indonesian stock exchange (IDX). Indofood has produced and marketed the ever-popular Indomie for more than 25 years.

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HOMART PHARMACEUTICALS

AUSTRALIA They specialise in contract manufacturing of health supplements, skincare, and dairy products for the private labels of large and small companies.

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EMIRATES INDUSTRY FOR CAMEL MILK & PRODUCTS

UAE

Emirates Industry is by far the largest producer of camel milk in the world.

The company has the capacity to fulfil the demand of a large market.

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NATIONAL FOOD COMPANY

QATAR Their signature brand Al-Arabia provides an extensive range of Halal frozen food products such as nuggets, burgers, kebabs, samosas, and vegetables.

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Shandong Halal Certification Service (SHC)

Halal Certification Europe (HCE)

Shandong Halal Certification Service (SHC)

Halal Certification Europe (HCE)

Islamic Information and Documentation Center Islamic Information and Documentation Center

Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation

cservice@halalverified.com cservice@halalverified.com

+603 - 2171 1128 +603 - 2171 1128

Joint effort by JAKIM Halal Hub Division & DagangHalal Sdn Bhd Joint effort by JAKIM Halal Hub Division & DagangHalal Sdn Bhd

Korean Muslim Federation (KMF)

Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA)

Korean Muslim Federation (KMF)

Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA)

T

he

Halal

Verified

Engine

(HVE)

is

the

world’s first online system that expedites the

Halal-certification process for Halal status applicants.

Built entirely on Microsoft’s cloud services, namely Windows Azure and SQL Server, the HVE allows the public to “verify with just one click” the veracity and validity of Halal certificates from 40 international Halal verification bodies recognized by JAKIM, for any product worldwide @ www.halalverified.com.

This invention removes the tedious and often inaccurate manual tracking of Halal certification along the entire manufacturing chain from suppliers to ingredients and their processing methods. It makes it so easy for manufacturers to check on the trail of Halal certificates application and renewal.

LIFESTYLE TRADE

I Under

By Abu Bakar Yusof, Lifestyle Director of MATRADE, Malaysia

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2011,

MATRADE,

Malaysia’s

External

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ACCELERATING MALAYSIA’S SOFT EXPORTS

(13.7%) and textile, clothing and footwear (9.1%).

For

Trade Development Corporation, set up the

the first six months of 2016, soft exports continue to

Lifestyle Unit to specifically look after the

register steady growth of 9.5 percent to RM 18.74 billion

marketing and promotion of lifestyle and

as against RM17.11 billion in the same period of last year.

fashion products for the international market.

Despite the global economic uncertainties due to

of

factors like declining oil prices and currency fluctuation,

International Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia,

consumers around the globe are still buying with

MATRADE has been in existence since 1993, and

exuberance. If we look at where Malaysia’s soft exports

it witnesses the rapid evolvement of the country’s

go, last year the USA topped the list with RM5.68 billion

lifestyle and fashion industry over the past years

worth of exports, followed by the UAE (RM5.14 billion),

Exports of lifestyle and fashion products also known as

Singapore (RM4.96 billion), Japan (RM2.56 billion),

‘soft exports’ are thriving. Soft exports in 2015 rose double

Australia (RM1.56 billion), China (RM1.16 billion),

digit by 13.2 percent to RM 36.91 billion as compared to

Indonesia

RM 32.61 billion in the previous year. Major categories

South Korea (RM0.68 billion), and Thailand (RM0.64

under Lifestyle sector are textile, clothing and footwear,

billion). These top ten markets accounted for 65 percent

jewelry, gifts and premium, cosmetics and toiletries as well

of Malaysia’s total exports of lifestyle goods. Exports also

as furniture. In terms of growth, the gifts and premium

diversify into fast-growing emerging markets such as

sector posted the highest at 20.4 percent, followed by

Kazakhstan, Senegal, Poland, Turkey, Algeria and Hungary.

cosmetics and toiletries (18%), furniture (14.1%), jewelry

Malaysia’s lifestyle industry players compete on

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purview

of

the

Ministry

(RM0.94 billion), Turkey (RM0.74 billion),

LIFESTYLE TRADE quality rather than pricing, with the capability to

in

design, produce, and finish high quality products.

Export

Because of this reputation, they now manufacture

Business

for

OEM.

and importers are held during these programmes.

Other manufacturers have managed to move up the

MATRADE’s International Sourcing Programme (INSP)

value chain, from OEM to developing their own brand

invites international buyers to Malaysia’s global events

of products using automation and strengthening the

where business meeting sessions with local enterprises

overall linkages. Basically, the industry has evolved from

are

traditionally OEM manufacturers to ODM (original design

opportunity to visit local production facilities of their

manufacturers) and even OBM (own brand manufacturers).

choice to firm up business deals. Local enterprises find

established

international

brands

under

To realise even greater outcome, MATRADE engages

specialized

the

exporters

now

their

export

market

share.

matching

INSP

travel

enhance

Acceleration

conducted.

new entrepreneurs in export ventures, and existing to

international

arrive

to

sessions

International

cost

far

Mission

effective seek

at

as

out

their

lifestyle to

events

targeted

with

they

get

need

international doorstep

markets.

potential

buyers

and

buyers

valuable

no

longer

buyers,

with

the

who INSP.

MATRADE also collaborates with valuable partners from

One of MATRADE’s signature events to promote

public and private sectors as well as relevant NGOs and

soft exports is INTRADE, an annual international

social enterprises to carry out effective programmes

trade

exhibition, and

its

Malaysia

Fashion

Week

Seminars, workshops and briefings are conducted to

which will be held from 2-5 November 2016 at the

build capacity, necessary skillsets, and knowledge that

MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Center (MECC).

lifestyle entrepreneurs should equip themselves with for the

INTRADE which started in 2007 as a general

export business. The subjects cover specific areas such as

trade

packaging, labeling, standards and certifications, business

exhibition as well as a series of fashion shows running

negotiations with international clients, financial support

concurrently. During this event, international buyers

and export opportunities in particular countries or regions.

enjoy the opportunity to source from local enterprises

Propelling international marketing and promotion,

fair,

now

features

both

the

lifestyle

trade

in the lifestyle sector.

MATRADE engages local enterprises to participate

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FEATURES

Malaysia Embraces CHINA

in Halal E-Commerce H.E. Dr Huang HuiKang, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia

E

-commerce was given a lot of attention

This is made even more significant when traders are

during the recent seminar “Embracing

moving inwards from the coastal belt and port cities of

China” organized by MATRADE, Malaysia’s

China to penetrate its western interior: the municipality

External

Agency.

of Chongqing; six provinces of Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan,

Since 2008, Malaysia has been China’s largest trading

Shaanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai; and the three autonomous

partner among the ASEAN countries for eight (8) years

regions of Tibet, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Initial reach to

consecutively, and MATRADE’s Chief Executive Officer

these inner populations is, without a doubt, much cheaper

Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud advised exporters to enhance

via the internet than road.

Trade

Development

understanding of consumer trends in China to sustain

According to H.E. Dr. Huang HuiKang, over 30 million

Malaysia’s market share in this richly populated country

of the inhabitants of western China are Muslims, and

of over 1.3 billion people.

this augurs well for the Halal food business. The one

Graced by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia, H.E. Dr. Huang HuiKang,

child-one family policy in China meant that parents are

and

extremely protective over their child, buying only the best

officiated by Minister of International Trade & Industry II

food for their precious one. To many in China, the Halal

Dato’ Seri Ong Kah Chuan, the seminar hoisted innovation

certification is a guarantee of quality food.

as the main thrust of economic growth which would equip

The convergence of e-commerce and factories is both

companies with the competitive edge to compete in an

crucial and a necessity, and many Malaysian Halal food

increasingly cluttered trading market.

manufacturers are riding on the e-commerce bandwagon

The important role of e-commerce in China that has

to ensure that the bigger China market sees their wares.

resulted in the rapid mushrooming of various buzzling

Out of MYR108 billion-export value in Q1 of 2016,

e-marketplaces was not lost on the 500 participants who

only six percent (6%) comprises food exports to

attended the seminar.

China and this figure gives ample room for growth.

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GLOBAL INTERVIEWS

Giving Shape to Eggs

BAVARIA, GERMANY

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ow would you like your eggs? Fried, scrambled, poached, hard boiled, pure white, American-style pancake? For over 40 years, Ovofit has been transforming eggs into top quality, innovative foodstuff.

And for almost 30 years they have been supplying McDonald’s restaurants around Europe. They now also cater to Ikea.

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Ovofit is a family-run business based in Bavaria,

Ovofit uses fresh eggs exclusively for the production

Germany. They entered the Halal market two years ago

of their products. Their selection process is stringent,

when they obtained their Halal certification from Halal

picking only the freshest pasteurised eggs that are carefully

Certification Germany (HCG). Their products are exported

cultivated to avoid contamination. The production of

to 35 countries which include Europe, the Emirates, and

egg meals from then on takes place in their computer-

Turkey. Their next target is to supply egg products to an

controlled plant located in the Bavarian municipality of

even bigger Middle Eastern market, as well as Asia.

Neumarkt-Sankt Veit. Their environmental management

“Halal is important,” says Mario Novakovic, the Sales

system is certified in accordance with ISO 14001.

Manager of Ovofit. “Halal helps to expand our business as

Ovofit has also been awarded the AgroVet certifications

it invites interest from Muslim countries. We have received

for top quality and achieved the Best McDonald’s Supplier

increasing enquiries from the Middle East, especially

of the Year 2009 award.

Dubai. Indonesia and South Korea are also interested in our products.”

The history of the company is an interesting one. They

Their seamless quality assurance process includes: •

started at the end of the 1950s when the current owner’s parents made a business out of organically colouring eggs

independent laboratories •

from the farm. Later they supplied boiled and peeled eggs to the marketplace. Ovofit now offers about 40 types of

Collaboration with accredited, external

Guaranteed traceability of each item at every phase of production

•

Complete documentation as well as secured

ready to eat egg-based products, available both fresh and

manufacturing processes from the raw egg to

frozen. All their products are made without the use of

the cold chain logistics of the final product

artificial flavouring and colouring.

Ovofit caters to buzzling lifestyles across the globe where the pace of life is brisk and full.

“Soon people won’t have time to cook,” explains Novakovic. “Our products will serve well in the future as

The manufacturing process at Ovofit observes high standards of pasteurisation and logistic checks, and ensures their egg meals maintain the delicious taste of egg that we all love.

they are quick and easy to use.”

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GLOBAL INTERVIEWS

Halal Spanish charcuterie G R U P O A L I M E N TA R I O A R G A L S . A . / C O U N T R Y : S P A I N / C O N TA C T : + 3 4 6 4 9 8 0 8 3 2 8 . / W W W . A R G A L . C O M

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“We want to present Argal’s products to new markets, boost our company’s presence, and create a greater opportunity for our Halal Spanish Charcuterie products to reach Muslim consumers.”

Mario Fumaz International Sales Manager

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pain is famous for its Charcuterie or cured meat. It is said that Spanish cured meat is different from the rest. It melts in your mouth, and it has a special aroma that fills the air! Now Muslims can enjoy

Halal Spanish Charcuterie meat that is cured in the most traditional of Spanish methods. Comiendo Feliz!

Argal started as a small family business 100 years ago with a small shop on the famous Calle de Estafeta in Pamplona, well known for its San Fermín bull running

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festival. Right from the beginning, Argal worked with the finest raw materials, continuously improving its plants, and incorporating cutting-edge technology into the industry while maintaining respect for tradition in the processing of their products.

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Argal has grown to become one of the most globally recognised companies for both their history and the quality of their products. The company stays ahead of competition through their ability to innovate. Currently Argal is present in over 30 countries worldwide with 1000 employees and five plants in the areas of Catalonia, Lumbier, and Fregenal de la Sierra. Argal has 11 logistics centres where nine are in Spain and three internationally. Their overseas centres are equipped with the latest technology and are located in Germany, Spain, and France. Each year, the company produces 43,500 tonnes of sausages with more than 2,200 orders daily.

Certification & Compliance

Mario Fumaz, who is the International Sales Manager, explains that the company has an exclusive facility for the production of Halal products at Miralcamp Lleida.

In 2008, the company obtained their Halal certificate from the Halal Institute of Spain. Their centres also feature other certificates attesting to the highest standards of food safety and quality:

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HALAL Certificate

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BRC Certificate (British Retail Certification)

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IFS Certificate (International Food Standard)

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HACCP System

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ISO 9001:2008 (IQNET)

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ISO 14001 Certificate

New Markets

Argal’s Halal products are already well-known in the northern region of Africa. However Mario Fumaz says, “We want to present Argal’s products to new markets, boost our company’s presence, and create a greater opportunity for our Halal Spanish Charcuterie products to reach even more Muslim consumers.” To date, their best seller is the Beef Mortadella amongst their broad range of cold meats.

GLOBAL INTERVIEWS

BEST MEDJOOL DATES

COME FROM BARD VALLEY CALIFORNIA, USA

N

Juan Guzman

estled where California and Arizona meet, Bard Valley lies in a beautiful, sundrenched corner of America’s Southwest. The Medjool date gardens are watered by the Lower Colorado River as the river makes its way to the Gulf of California.

Warmed by the ever present sun, nourished by the high water table, and proximity to the Colorado River, this is home to the finest Medjool dates in the world.

Bard Valley Date Growers Association is a co-operative

Bard Valley only focus on Medjool date planting and

of Medjool date growers in the desert of the South-Western

cultivation. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Medjool dates

region of the United States, namely California and Arizona.

are delicious, and packed with healthful nutrition.

The Medjool date plantations were cultivated in the early

They are rich in potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants,

1950s. Mention Medjool dates and people will normally

and naturally sweet with high sugar content but low

think of the deserts of the Middle East although Medjool

glycaemic index.

date palms have been in the USA for approximately half

Bard Valley dates come in various packaging depending

a century. These palm trees actually originated from the

on buyers’ request. Dates for wholesale come in bigger

fields of Morocco in the late 1930s.

packages such as 5 kilo, 2.5 kilo, and 1 kilo boxes.

When a disease hit the date plantations in Morocco, the USA agriculture department immediately took action

There are also smaller convenient packages of 200g, 350g, and 500g.

by aiding Morocco to preserve their Medjool dates from

Bard Valley brand Natural Delight is the top brand

becoming extinct. Some of the plants were brought to

in the USA and can be found on the shelf of every major

the USA and kept for experimentation. Later in the early

retailer. Exporting Medjool dates has been easy as dates

1950s, these palm trees were sold to local farmers for them

are some of the oldest fruits eaten in the world, and

to begin proper Medjool date plantations in the USA, and

very popular. Bard Valley first introduced their dates to

Bard Valley’s farmers were the first to grow them.

Canada. Now, they are already in 26 countries worldwide,

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GLOBAL INTERVIEWS

“We are proud to obtain the Halal certification as it helps us greatly in exporting our products. ” Juan Guzman International Sales Manager

including Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New

holds a greater meaning. For them, the certification

Zealand, Europe, and Latin America.

gives their consumers peace of mind knowing that their

There are over 200 types of dates available all around the world, but Bard Valley only offers Medjool dates

products have been thoroughly audited and certified in compliance to Halal standards of cleanliness and purity.

because they are the best. Medjool dates have thick flesh

Keeping abreast of qualiy assurance, Bard Valley has

with a soft centre piece and moist texture. Prior to entering

different types of certificates. They have certificates

a partnership, Bard Valley educates their importers and

required by countries prior to exportation, such as the

retailers on the difference between Medjool and other

Irish Royal Consortium Certificates. They also possess

dates before exporting. Unlike certain types that are

certificates of authenticity requested by their retailers

rather chewy and dry, Medjool dates are fresh and moist

such as the 100% Organic Certificate and the Non-

without added preservatives. Bard Valley’s Medjool dates

GMO Certificate. Now they are looking at achieving a

come 100% from the plantation and are packed there.

sustainable profile, and waiting to receive the Certificate

Bard Valley farmers are proud to obtain the Halal

of Sustainability for their products. This ensures that

certification as it helps them greatly in exporting their

their code of conduct is executed in accordance to the

products. Generally, people often perceive the Halal

sustainable practice: reducing the carbon footprint by

certification as part of a country’s legal requirement or a

finding efficient methods to control wastage of water,

religious belief. But at Bard Valley, the Halal certification

fertilisers, and energy.

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GLOBAL INTERVIEWS

Saucy Creations Going Halal

Offering wide variety of recipes from family styles, ethnic flavours, & mainstream favourites

ALIMENTS ED FOODS INC, CANADA

I

t is always the sauce that completes the dish.

Recognising the importance of Halal certification,

From the moment it is poured, the dish changes

they currently carry 35 Halal products certified by

in aroma and taste, taking on the characteristics

Halal Montreal Certification Authority (HMCA). This

of the sauce. Creating the perfect sauce is an

certification is recognised by JAKIM and renewed

art. It has to be just right to elevate the flavour

annually.

of the dish, yet not overpower its natural goodness.

The Director of Export Sales, Paul Timko explains,

In the 18 th century, the French introduced the culinary

“Halal certification opens many doors. It is an important

concept of Mother Sauces. There are five basic sauces in

tool to increase global presence. Our market includes the

cooking from which a variety of other sauces are created.

Middle East and we hope to penetrate Dubai soon.”

They are Bechamal Sauce (white), Espagnol Sauce

In 1951, when the company first started, their founder

(brown), Tomato Sauce (red), Veloute Sauce (blond), and

Herman Eiser worked tirelessly to encourage Montreal

Hollandaise Sauce (butter).

chefs to try his soup bases. He listened to their needs, and

At Aliments ED Foods, the creation of these sauces is

based on their requirements, he created new soups and

their specialty, along with the making of exquisite soups,

sauces for restaurant owners. This spirit of understanding

gravy mixes, and seasoning blends.

the diverse taste of customers and meeting customer

Based just outside Montreal, Canada, Aliments ED Foods (ED Foods) is a family-owned business spanning three generations. They have been in operation for 65 years and their products are shipped around the world to more than 40 countries.

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expectations continues until today.

“Customer is King, and we base our flavour profile on their ever changing demands,” adds Timko.

ED Foods now supplies essential ingredients to eateries, cafeterias,

airlines,

accommodation,

and

healthcare

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“Customer is King, and we base our flavour profile on their ever changing demands.”

Paul A. Timko Director of Export Sales

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facilities. Through their custom-designed 45,000 square

became popular, ED Foods was already creating low-on

foot manufacturing facility and gold-rated HACCP food-

-sodium, and gluten-free products. They are also the only

safety programme, ED Foods is committed to providing

company in Canada that has developed quick dissolving

culinary solutions to their partners. These may vary from

boosters for soups and stocks which are market favourites

creating private label products to developing menus that

for over two years now.

meet new eating trends.

From the revolutionary soup base concept created by

LUDA brand, they manufacture thousands of products

its founder Herman Eiser to today’s wide range of trusted

each year, offering a wide variety of recipes from family

brands and private label products, ED Foods has become a

styles to ethnic flavours and mainstream favourites.

reliable and innovative source of culinary solutions for their

The essential ingredients behind each product? Taste,

partners. Their succesful partnerships ride on knowledge-

innovation, and creativity.

based expertise, mutual respect, understanding, and yes

Long before the current health-conscious trends

of course, proven results!

THE SOURCE OF DEHYDRATED SOUP, SAUCE & SEASONING BLENDS OCTOBER 2016

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Singapore’s Delicious HALAL MEATS E L L A Z I Q P T E L T D / C O U N T R Y : S I N G A P O R E / C O N TA C T : + 6 5 6 7 5 8 7 5 3 0 / W W W . E L L A Z I Q . C O M

For a country where Muslims are a minority, Singapore’s Halal market is certainly booming. In 2009, seeing that the demand for Halal food was on the rise, Ellaziq Pte Ltd was established to provide high quality products for the Muslim community in Singapore.

Today, Ellaziq

is regarded as one of the leading Singaporean Halal processed meat companies.

The name Ellaziq is taken from the Arabic words “EL” which means “The” and “Lazeez” meaning “Delicious”.

The company prides itself for developing a wide range of tasty Halal processed meats marketed through its brands El-Dina and Kizmiq. El-Dina offers Halal European styled cold-cuts, sausages, and canned meats, while Kizmiq offers a range of frozen meats and seafood products. These

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Mr. Ong Bee Chip, Managing Director

products can be found in local supermarkets, hotels, cafes and even wet markets.

n the past, Halal sausage rolls, cold cuts, and ready-to-eat canned meats can hardly

Certification & Compliance

be found in supermarkets. Now that is all in the past as Muslim consumers can find ever

Ellaziq’s products are certified Halal by MUIS (Majlis

more Halal food products made available

Ugama Islam Singapura). To ensure efficiency in the

to them. Demand and innovation have propelled the

production of Halal products, MUIS introduces the ‘Whole

Halal food industry as one of the fastest growing markets

Plant Scheme’. This scheme allows companies like Ellaziq

in the world.

to have all of their manufactured products certified in

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one seamless assessment. According to Mr Ong Bee Chip, who is the Managing Director of Ellaziq, “Our company is the first in Singapore to obtain the Whole Plant Scheme certification by MUIS”.

The company has attained other certifications to ensure good manufacturing practices together with strict hygiene compliance such as: •

FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) ISO22000 which allows Ellaziq entry into european markets like France and the United Kingdom.

•

HACCP accreditation

•

AVA-Grade “A” manufacturing facility (rating by Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore)

Innovation

Ellaziq prioritises product innovation according to taste changes. They adopt and incorporate market trends into their product planning. Today, the company has expanded its product range to include chicken and beef sausages and slices, as well as Halal chinese sausages, giving their customers a bigger variety of Halal food. To prolong shelf life, Ellaziq uses high-tech sterilization and minimal preservatives.

International Markets

Apart from Singapore, Ellaziq exports to Brunei, Myanmar, India, and Australia. Their next step is to enter Malaysia, Japan, and the Middle East, as their products are generating interest from these countries. The company participates in key food events and exhibitions such as the Halal Food Expo and Gulfood to introduce their products to potential distributors and new customers.

Mr Ong says, “We also enjoy the same products as our customers. That in itself is proof of our commitment to ensuring that our customers have complete satisfaction in our products.”

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taste of indonesia

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instant noodles:

Mr. Yuan Surya, Regional Manager

nstant noodles have been part of the Asian

Halal from day one. The Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI)

culture for a very long time. A Taiwanese-

is the local Halal certification body that issued Indofood

Japanese inventor Momofuku Ando invented

their Halal certificates. All of their 500 SKUs carry the

it. Now this quick, simple, and delicious

Halal logo by MUI.

food is ubiquitous and eaten everywhere.

According to Mr. Yuan Surya, the Regional Manager, “Halal is a definite requirement for our company, which is

P.T Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk, better known

why our company only produces Halal products.�

as Indofood, has made a name for themselves in the

Apart from the Halal certification, the company has

international market as a manufacturer of instant

also obtained other certificates: ISO 9001:2008, ISO

noodles. This Indonesian company in the Halal food

14001:2004, ISO 17025:2008, HACCP, GMP, and AIB

industry is listed on the Indonesian stock exchange (IDX).

International Consolidated Standards Food Safety.

Having been in the domestic market since 1970, Indofood

has

produced

and

marketed

the

ever-

Innovation and Expansion

popular Indomie for more than 25 years. Indomie together

with

other

brands

under

their

noodle

division are a household name in Indonesia.

With production bases in Indonesia and Malaysia, Indofood currently operates 16 factories that are capable of producing over 15 billion noodle packets annually.

Compliance and certification

Indofood packaging uses the latest technology to ensure the high quality of their products is preserved. Food trends

Since the inception of its business in the Muslim-centric

are always changing, and the company continues to pursue

country of Indonesia, Indofood products have always been

new product innovation to keep themselves competitive.

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FLAVOUR, FAVOURED BY THE WORLD

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in Instant Noodles Category) from Foods,

Today Indofood exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. Key export destinations include Australia,

Medicines and Cosmetics Assessment Agency

New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, China,

of the Indonesian Council of Ulama (LPPOM MUI)

Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the USA.

Awards

Moving forward

Indofood will continue to expand their Halal noodle brand

into

broader

markets,

while

continuing

to

Indofood has won numerous awards, and they are

strengthen their presence in their current markets. By

recognised in Indonesia as the country’s top noodle brand.

participating in trade fairs such as Anuga, SIAL China,

In 2015, the company was awarded with the following:

Thaifex, and MIHAS, it gives the company the opportunity

•

Investor Awards 2015 (Best Listed Companies

to meet with potential retailers and distributors.

& Top Performing Listed Companies In The Food & Beverages Sector) by Investor Magazine •

Corporate Governance Award 2015 (Top 50 Public-Listed Companies) by the Indonesian Institute for Corporate Directorship

•

Brand Finance & PLC Brand Rating 2015

“Halal is a definite requirement for our company, which is why our company only produces Halal products.”

(Indomie, Best Intangible Brand Value) by Brand Finance, SWA Magazine and WIR •

Halal Awards 2015 (Indomie, Halal Top Brand OCTOBER 2016

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Live Well, Stay Healthy

Mr. Chris Sheehan, Marketing & PR Coordinator

Homart Products

HOMART, AUSTRALIA

E and

markets

Homart formulates natural medicine through experienced chemists and naturopaths. They have three major

veryone wants to look his or her best, and

brands: Spring Leaf, Health N Nature

it is important to take care of our body

and Top Life which are available in

both internally and externally. Towards

Australia and overseas markets such

this end, Homart Pharmaceuticals is an

as North America, Europe, Middle

Australian company that manufactures

East, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand,

Australian-made

Malaysia and Singapore.

health

supplements,

skincare, and dairy products. The company has been

Over the past four years, Homart

in the market for more than 24 years, and has been

has experienced 850% export growth.

manufacturing over 100 high-quality Australian-made

Their products vary from infant

health supplements throughout Australia and worldwide.

formula and adult milk powders to adult supplements and Omega3 Salmon Oil cartoon-character capsules and liquid calcium for kids. The

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company’s new gummy products,

OEM Services

2013

made especially for children, are

Apart from marketing and distributing

• NSW Premier’s Export Award

sugar-free and rich in essential

their own products, Homart

• NSW Women of the Year Award

vitamins.

provides OEM and private labelling

• Energy Efficiency For Small Business

services. They specialise in contract

2012

distributes a range of skincare

manufacturing of health supplements,

• Endeavour Awards Manufacturer

and cosmetic products. Their raw

skincare, and dairy products for

• Endeavour Awards, Exporter of The Year

ingredients are selected from

the private labels of large and small

• ASBCA Champion Manufacturing Award

Australian distributors and are lab

companies. If a customer requires a

2011

-tested prior to manufacturing.

specific formulation, they are able

• NMMA Export Award

to adjust the formula to suit their

• AustCham Westpac Australia China

The company also markets and

Compliance and Certification

customer’s request. Homart also

Many of Homart’s products are

assists in their customers’ brand

Halal-certified to capture markets

promotion. They pride themselves for

with a large Muslim population.

flexibility that sets them apart from

In 2008, the company obtained its

their competitors as they not only

• Grand Award Winner, HKABA Business

Halal certificate from the Australian

distribute products but promote and

• Model of Overseas Entrepreneurs Award

Federation of Islamic Councils Inc

manage them as well. This is what

(AFIC). The Halal certificate is

Homart has manufactured for many

obtained before the manufacturing

companies in their home country of

process, and the facility undergoes

Australia and worldwide, including

Finding Homart

an audit to ensure there is no cross-

public-listed companies in America

Homart products can be found on

contamination with any non-Halal

and China, international corporations

shelves in more than 4000 stores

ingredients.

in Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore,

across Australia including some

and franchise chains in Korea and

national pharmacy chains. In Taiwan,

Hong Kong.

the Spring Leaf Premium series is

Apart from the Halal certification, the company has also obtained other certificates: Australian GMP

Business Award

2010 • NSW Premier’s Export Award, Export of Goods

in Taiwan • HKABA Business Award, Export of Goods

available in Watson’s, Cosmed, and

Manufacturing Licence (No: 175171),

Awards and Recognition

more than 3000 pharmacies. In China,

Australian Certified Organic (ACO),

Homart Pharmaceutical has won

their products are available on several

HACCP, AQIS, Kosher, and the BRC

numerous awards since 1992, and

major e-commerce channels such as

Global Standard.

below are some of the awards:

Vipshops.com, and JD.hk. In Macao:

2015

Venetian Macao-Resorts-Hotel and

consumed by everyone, without any

NSW Women in International Awards

the region’s many pharmacy chains.

particular groups excluded. We try to

2014

Homart products are also in Southeast

be inclusive with all of our products,”

• Western Sydney Award for Business

Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and

“We want our products to be

explains Chris Sheehan, Marketing and PR Coordinator for the company.

Excellence in Export

the USA.

• NSW Business Award

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Emirates Industry was initially established in 2003 with actual studies on the commercialization of camel milk completed in April 2006. Once they succeeded in their research undertaking, the production lines began immediately by August that same year.

For over 25 years, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) studied the properties and benefits of camel milk as an essential first step before the company could proceed with the project owing to the high expense required to build the farm, and facilitate a proper and hygienic plant for milk production.

“We understand the excellent health benefits of camel milk, and as its producer, we take it as part of social responsibility to spread the consumption of this product all around the world,” explains its sales manager Muhammad Ashraf.

Presently Emirates Industry produces over 15 SKUs

United Arab Emirates

NUTRITIOUS Camel Milk Lower fat and lactose percentage, higher amount of iron, potassium, and vitamin C.

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under different product categories. The Camelicious brand has fresh milk, flavoured milk, cheese, ghee, Laban and Labnah, and also date milk.

The company is looking positively towards a bigger scope and has launched a new product line for hair and body care under the brand Camellure. Camellure also produces powdered milk and ice cream.

Benefits of Camel Milk There are several benefits of consuming camel milk: it has lower fat and lactose percentages and higher amounts of iron, potassium, and vitamin C compared to cow milk.

It is suitable for lactose intolerant individuals and does

amel milk has been consumed for centuries

not cause allergic reactions. Camel milk is surprisingly

by the Arabs. However, Emirates Industry

healthier than what most of us would expect.

was one of the first to start commercialising camel milk in 2006 under the brand

Trade Fairs & Certifications

name “Camelicious” and the brand has been flourishing

A fundamental strategy employed by Emirates Industry

ever since.

before entering international markets is through attending

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“Our company successfully attained two Halal certificates: one from JAKIM, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia and the other from ESMA, Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology.”

Muhammad Ashraf Sales Manager

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can gather a few litres of camel milk. The challenge was to commercialize it, and Camelicious had succeeded in doing so. With innovation, many incredible things can be done to camel milk, such as prolonging product shelf life. Another innovation is making the taste of camel milk palatable.

Camel milk has a peculiar taste when used in coffee and international trade fairs as they attract large audiences and

tea, as well as ice cream. The company innovated the

offer much needed information regarding participating

product to mask the musk and make it more delectable.

companies, distributors, and partners.

This gives sufficient knowledge about the markets

Current Challenges

of interest and help Emirates Industry understand

The main challenge Emirates Industry faces is in

global consumers prior to distributing their products to

increasing the production of camel milk. This requires a

respective countries.

bigger farm that means more cost for them.

Emirates Industry successfully attained two Halal

Another challenge is that many people are still unaware

certificates: one from JAKIM, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam

of the health benefits of camel milk and that is a deterrent

Malaysia and the other from ESMA, Emirates Authority

for potential consumers to try.

for Standardization & Metrology. The company has also

Although Emirates Industry is by far the largest

obtained the ISO 22000 Certification and the European

producer of camel milk in the world, they have to

Permits to export.

increase their yield of milk by natural and careful animal

“Halal is the gateway to Southeast Asia,” says

selection and animal husbandry. They also have to

Muhammad Ashraf. “In the past, people were not aware

educate consumers on the many benefits of camel milk

of, or have not thoroughly understood the concept of

through creative ideas and building the company’s brand

Halal. Nowadays, the business trends are changing. Even

awareness in various markets.

non-Muslims are eager to consume Halal products as Halal certification ensures that the product is hygienic.”

Emirates Industry invests in human resource training, attracting talents from the industry and retaining them; this is a continuous process. “The company will never

Innovation

say we have reached the end of our learning curve, as we

Emirates Industry believes in creation and innovation. In

continue to grow our camel milk business,” concludes

the GCC countries, camel milk isn’t a novelty and anyone

Muhammad Ashraf.

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Healthy Delicious FROZEN FOOD NATIONAL FOOD COMPANY, QATAR “Consumer delight is at the core of our business.

Our main aim is to bring joy to the lives of our valued customers and shoppers” Mohamed Sadulla Khatib, Assistant Manager

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ither just a regular dinner with the immediate family or a lavish feast with relatives and friends, it is the food that draws everyone closer together. If the food is good, everyone can’t wait to meet again at the dinner table.

Smiles and praises fill the room. This is what National Food Company (NFC) wants to bring to the table.

Consumer delight!

NFC is Qatar’s leading company in Halal frozen foods.

They are a 100% subsidiary of Zadar Holdings and ISO 22000:2005 certified (which is inclusive of ISO 9001:2008 certification & HACCP compliance).

Recognising the importance of Halal, NFC ensures that all their packaging proudly showcases the Halal logo.

“Halal certification assures food is of high quality,” says Khatib. “This is the reason Halal products are in

Their signature brand Al-Arabia provides an extensive

demand even in Europe. We are definitely Halal certified.

range of Halal frozen food products such as nuggets,

We ensure that the meat and chicken that we import from

burgers, kebabs, samosas, and vegetables. All their

Australia and Brazil are also Halal certified.”

products are certified to be made from top quality raw materials and packed with the utmost care.

Khatib explains that in European countries, different regions have different understanding and perception

“We are a major player in the local market and have

of Halal. In Spain, it is easier to get Halal markets in

been in the international market for over four years,” says

Andalusia where there is a greater Muslim community,

Mohamed Sadulla Khatib, the Assistant Manager. “We are

compared to Barcelona.

the leading brand for chicken nuggets, and, chicken and beef burgers.”

“As we only produce meat, we want to increase our Halal brand portfolio to include vegetable products. We

NFC started as a trading company of commodities such

plan to use vegetables from Belgium and Egypt. We are

as ice-cream, chicken and chicken parts. Through their

also thinking of importing french fries and other potato

brand Al-Arabia, they have been serving the people of

products.”

Qatar for more than 30 years. Beyond Qatar, they also export to Jordan, Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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National Food Company aims to promote creativity and healthy eating through their wide selection of frozen food.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PARIS

Paris Highlights of

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INDIAN FOOD

NEAR THE EIFFEL TOWER Review by Shafiq Mansor

Shafiq with his wife Aimi

“

T

he beauty of Paris struck me

subcontinental foods. As an active

layer of onions battered on the outside

from every corner with its

netizen, I checked for the reviews on

and soft and doughy on the inside.

elegant architecture, iconic

this restaurant, and was delighted

Then came the main dishes and they

monuments, and the entwining allure

that everyone complimented on their

were amazing. I was tantalised by the

of arts and history. Coming together,

delicious and aromatic dishes. So, I

smell of spices and the vibrant colours.

it paints the perfect canvas of love

decided to give the restaurant a go.

The lamb tikka masala was mildly

and romance that is Paris - The City

Upon entering the restaurant, I

spicy, with a mix of spice and cream

was impressed by the interior: it was

in the gravy, and the meat was cooked

lighted

spacious and decoratively furnished.

to perfection. The palak paneer was

monument of the Eiffel Tower, I heard

The waiter who approached me spoke

the only vegetable dish ordered: it is a

my

demanding

fluent English and presented me with

combination of mashed spinach with

to be fed. As I did not wish to go far

an English menu. I proceeded to order

fresh, soft cheese cooked in spices. The

from the beauty of the tower, I roamed

pakora as a starter, and for the main

dish gave a pleasing fragrance and was

around the area looking for the perfect

course, I had lamb tikka masala, palak

absolutely delicious.

halal restaurant, and I found it in the

paneer, butter chicken, saffron rice

New Jawad Restaurant.

and naan.

of Love.

Standing

above

grumbling

the

tummy

The winning dish was definitely the butter chicken. This dish was cooked

New Jawad is an Indian cuisine

The pakora arrived first, and it was

lightly with a heavier gravy. The chicken

restaurant that serves freshly-made

cooked to perfection. It had a crispy

was juicy and tender. I thoroughly

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WHERE TO EAT? Le Petit Gourmet

Les Enfants Terribles

When in Paris, eat like the French. This is the

This fine dining restaurant offers a rich menu of

first Parisian restaurant to offer Halal French

Halal French dishes from duck breast, foie gras,

cuisine.

through to beef fillet

39 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre 75009 Paris Tel: +33 1 83 97 19 34 Website: www.lepetitgourmet-paris.com/

160 Boulevard de Charonne 75020 Paris Tel: +33 1 43 43 24 61 Website: resto-lesenfantsterribles.fr/

d’jawa

La Trattoria

Get Javanese food in a box. They offer various

Enjoy Halal Italian food in Paris. Step into this

selections of noodle and rice dishes.

Italian-styled restaurant and you might think that you are in Italy and not France!

148 Rue Montmartre 75002 Paris Tel: +33 9 83 29 17 67 Website: www.djawa.fr/

20 Rue Clapeyron 75008 Paris Tel: +33 1 42 65 90 42 Website: www.restaurant-latrattoria.fr/

El nopalito

Restaurant Baladna

Although this Halal restaurant is new in Paris,

This is a family restaurant with 38 years

they offer you traditional Mexican cuisine that’s

of experience. It offers a wide selection of

and fluffy. As for the saffron rice, it had

loved for generations.

Lebanese food.

a lovely appearance and was not heavily

5 Rue de Reuilly 75012 Paris Tel: +33 1 40 09 03 73 Website: www.elnopalito.fr/

26 Place Denfert-Rochereau 75014 Paris Tel: +33 1 43 21 35 55 Website: www.baladna.fr/

enjoyed it with naan bread that was soft

spiced, giving the perfect combination with the other dishes. I washed down the food with a glass of mango lassi.

This drink is famous in Asia, and it is

Le Petit Gourmet

a mixture of fresh yoghurt and mango.

It tasted sweet and fulfilling after those spicy foods.

After such a satisfying feast, I went for an evening stroll about the Eiffel Tower and later the lovely parks surrounding Paris with a happy and full

”

tummy.

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PLACES T0

The Lourve

visit in paris

P

aris, France’s capital is the world’s most popular tourist destination, receiving more than 80 million tourists annually. It is a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture.

Let’s visit four famous landmarks in Paris.

Eiffel Tower

Notre Dame Cathedral

If this is your first time visiting Paris, you probably can’t

Notre Dame Cathedral is French for “Church of Our

wait to see the Eiffel Tower. Situated on the Champ de

Lady”. This medieval Catholic cathedral is located in the

Mars in the central of Paris, this architectural wonder is

4th Arrondissement of Paris on the Île de la Cité. Few

the symbol of Paris and one of the most visited structures

travellers notice that Île de la Cité is actually an island

in the world. This tower was built to enter the Paris

within the city. Built from 1163 - 1345, this cathedral has

Exposition in 1889 and was named after Alexandre-Gustave

been widely considered as one of the finest examples of

Eiffel, the engineer whose company designed and built it.

French Gothic architecture. Climb up the 402 steps in the towers of the cathedral and get a stunning view of Paris.

The Louvre Champs-Élysées You have not truly experienced art until you visit the Louvre. Located on the right bank of the Seine in the 1st

Champs-Élysées is not just the most famous street for

Arrondissement, this museum is the home to thousands of

luxury shopping, it is also the most beautiful avenue in

classic and modern masterpieces. The Louvre was actually

the world. Located in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris,

built in the 12th century as a fortress. Later in the 16th

this street stretches from the Place the la Concorde

century, it was reconstructed to be a royal palace. It was

to the Place Charles de Gaulle and ends at the Arc de

only in 1793 that it opened as a museum, and till today it is

Triomphe. It was first laid out in 1667 and has expanded

unquestionably one of the finest art galleries in the world.

since then to now include luxury stores, prominent restaurants, grand buildings, and famous monuments.

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Mosque directory Grand Mosque of Paris

Mosquée Al-Fath

2bis Place du Puits de l’Ermite, 75005 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 45 35 97 33

53 Rue Polonceau, Paris, Île-de-France 75018 Tel: +33 1 42 58 64 17

Mosquee De Javel

Mosquée El Islah

47 Rue de Javel, Paris, Ile-de-France 75015 Tel: +33 1 45 79 83 21

70 Rue des Sorins, Montreuil, Île-deFrance 93100 Tel: +33 1 43 62 95 70

Mosquée Abou Ayoub Al Ansari

Mosquée Es-Salam

12, Rue Godefroy Cavaignac, Paris, Île-deFrance 75011 Tel: +33 1 43 72 01 53

30 Rue Édouard Branly, Montreuil, Îlede-France 93100 Tel: +33 1 55 86 96 86

Mosquée Puteaux

Mosquée de Drancy

32 Rue Saulnier, Puteaux, Île-de-France 92800 Tel: +33 1 47 73 06 26

96 Rue Julian Grimau, Drancy, Île-deFrance 93700 Tel: +33 1 48 37 76 40

Mosquée l’Olivier

Mosquee Tawhid

7 Allée El-Ouafi-Boughera, BoulogneBillancourt, Île-de-France 92100 Tel: +33 1 46 45 30 09

90, Avenue Danielle Casanova, Le BlancMesmil, Île-de-France 93150 Tel: +33 1 48 66 57 20

ASMVM As’salam

Mevlana Camii

164 Boulevard Gambetta, Sannois, Île-deFrance 95110 Tel: +33 1 39 61 54 85

17 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Argenteuil, Île-de-France 95100 Tel: +33 1 30 25 50 97

Grand Mosque of Paris

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HALAL ARTICLE

HOW TO BE A MUSLIM

FRIENDLY HOTEL

H

alal tourism is huge and expanding. It is estimated that Muslim tourists spend $137 billion (excluding the pilgrims in Saudi Arabia) in 2012, and this figure is expected to exceed $180 billion by 2020.

In light of this, hotels around the globe are looking at ways to become more hospitable to Muslim travellers. Typically, Muslims

want hotels that cater to their Halal lifestyle. Once they find that place, chances are they will stay there again. So what should you do to make your hotel Muslim friendly?

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top six services that most Muslims want 1. Halal Food

4. Alcohol Free Mini Bars

Muslims require their food to be prepared in accordance

Muslims normally don’t drink alcohol as it is not

to Islamic law. While your Muslim guests may be satisfied

permissible in Islam. It may be a good idea to enquire

with vegetarian dishes and bread, nothing impresses them

whether your Muslim guest would want the hotel to

more than a Halal menu. Halal covers both permissable

remove all alcoholic beverages from the room’s mini bar,

ingredients and the way a dish is prepared. Designate a

and replace them with only Halal certified beverages.

separate kitchen to cook Halal food to ensure the kitchen utensils used to cook Halal dishes are dedicated to Halal

5. Female Swimming / Spa Times

dishes alone. Only use meat and ingredients that are Halal certified. You must be able to provide this guarantee

The modesty of a woman is very important in Islam.

before you can offer your Muslim guests a Halal menu.

Muslim ladies will feel more comfortable if there is a special time dedicated for ladies only, to use the swimming pool

2. Prayer Facilities

and fitness facilities. Knowing that there will not be men present will make them feel at ease to use their swimsuits

Muslims have to pray five times a day. However when

or exercise attire freely. Give these ladies a hijab-free time

travelling, Islam allows the Muslim to reduce prayer

with their friends and your hotel will definitely be top

frequency by combining the prayers. It will be most helpful

in their list.

to have each room appointed with a note that informs the Muslim guest on local prayer times. Also, paint an arrow

6. Muslim Friendly Information

on the ceiling that points to the direction of Qiblat which is the direction of Mecca. And if you really want to exceed

Muslim travellers want to stay at a hotel that can direct

expectation, provide the prayer rug and ensure that

them to Muslim friendly facilities and services around

there is enough room for your guest to lay out their rug

the city. Your Muslim guests will rely on the receptionist,

and pray comfortably.

concierge, or the front desk for recommendation on what to do and where to go. Make sure that your staff are well-

3. Qur’an in Room

trained to offer relevant information on Halal eating places, mosques, and places to go to for Halal groceries. Be

Many Western hotels provide the Bible in hotel rooms.

ready with maps, pamphlets and brochures that you can

Take the extra step and include the Qur’an for your

give away. Once your hotel is able to maintain a Muslim

Muslim guests. This simple yet thoughtful gesture gives

friendly atmosphere, you will be the Halal ambassador

out a strong welcoming message.

of your city!

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convenience food A leading manufacturer of delectable potato crisps, cereal crisps, corn snacks, wafer rolls, chocolate sweets, Potato Crackers

and a wide range of other delicious biscuit and cookie Koala Kids Biscuit

Mini Pockets

products.

Company: Win Win Singapore Pte Ltd Country: Singapore Contact: +65 6659 1086

Chocolate Cream Wafer Rolls

Rico Food Industries Sdn Bhd is a manufacturer and

Chocolate Wafer Rolls

exporter of candy toys, sweets, jelly, pudding, chocolate cereal, and snack. Currently their products are being exported globally.

Company: Rico Food Industries Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia Contact: +604 4848 888

Omni Mal’s dates and dried fruit products are unique Habbatus Qurma

Premium Saudi Dates

Premium Dates

in their thematic packaging and marketed under the brands of Gurun Emas (Gold Desert), Date-Licious, Jendela Arab (The Window of Arabs), and 1001 Nights.

Company: Omni Mal Agencies Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia Contact: +609 773 3326

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convenience food Golden Light Peanut Butter Stripes Strawberry

Golden Light Peanut Butter Extra Crunchy

Golden Light Nonya Kaya Jam

Golden Light D24 Durian Kaya Jam

Litat Import & Export Pte Ltd is one of the leading exporters of F&B products in Singapore with numerous agencies across the globe, and long-standing business partners in the Middle East.

Company: Litat Import & Export Pte Ltd Country: Singapore Contact: +65 8288 8726

Incepted in 1979 as a nuts processing plant, Bestfood has grown to become the market leader for branded nuts in the Middle East.

Gift Box Caramel Chocolate Covered Date With Almond 310gm

Gift Box Tamrah Date Chocolate Assorted 270gm

Company: Best Food Company LLC Country: UAE Contact: +97 14285 9045

Laksa

Curry Mee

Prawn Mee Soup

Tan Seng Kee Foods Pte Ltd (TSK) began its noodlemaking business back in the days of the British Colony as a sole proprietor. Today they manufacture rice and wheat-based noodle products.

Company: Tan Seng Kee Foods Pte Ltd Country: Singapore Contact: +65 6445 2320

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dairy products Praise Traditional Mayonnaise

Goodman Fielder provides quality and consistently

Meadow Fresh Full Cream UHT

innovative solutions across their dairy products of Meadow Lea Original

Cheese, Butter, and Spreads. They also offer flour, dressings, frozen pastry, and cake mix.

Company: Goodman Fielder Pty Ltd Country: Singapore Contact: +65 68125729

UHT Milk Full Cream Whipping Cream 35% Fat

Cooking Cream 23,5 % Fat

Arborea is the main cow milk production center in Sardinia. Their specialized farms produce an average 524,000 liters of milk per day.

Company: Arborea Country: Italy Contact: +39 783 804001

Flavored Camel Milk: Dates

Camel Milk Powder

Flavored Camel Milk: Strawberry

Camelicious is a leading camel milk brand of Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products based in UAE.

Company: Emirates Industry For Camel Milk & Products Country: United Arab Emirates Contacts: +9714 2281034

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meat based products The leading supplier of high quality Halal food in Asia, Ellaziq is founded in 2009. The name, Ellaziq is derived El-Dina Meat Loaf

El-Dina Meat Spreads

from the Arabic words “El” and “Lazeez” meaning “The Delicious”.

Company: Ellaziq Pte Ltd Country: Singapore Contact: +65 6758 7530

LANDHOF GesmbH & Co KG is an Austrian company Chili Griller Without Meat

Fine Extrawurst Horseshoe Without Meat

Fine Meatloaf, Thinly Sliced Without Meat

specialising in the production of typical Austrian meatless sausages.

Company: LANDHOF GesmbH & Co KG Country: Austria Contact: +43 732 79802 224

Established in Dubai in 2012 as a Halal meat products manufacturing plant, Indoguna boasts the highest Veal Franks

Veal Cheeks

Veal Eye Round Pastrami

standards in food hygiene and food quality.

Company: Indoguna Productions FZCO Country: Dubai Contact: +9714 807 3900

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food ingredients Vanilla Cake Mix

Chocolate Pudding

Vegetal Jelly Banana

The Sultanlar Group produces packaged desserts such as vanilla cake, chocolate pudding, and flavoured jellies.

Company: Hayat Gida Sanayi A.S. Country: Turkey Contact: +90 216 595 05 00

Al-Arzaaq started as a small family enterprise in the Pes Sate

Pes BBQ

Pes Nasi Bukhari

1990s, and was incorporated in 2009. The company now produces high quality pastes and sauces using efficient processes to meet market and customer demands.

Company: Al-Arzaaq (KEL) Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia Contact: +6 03 3166 6505

Anods Cocoa is a Sri Lankan chocolate manufacturer Dark Compound Chocolate ChipsÂ

White Compound Chocolate ChipsÂ

committed to providing chocolate solutions to all types Dark Couverture Buttons

White Couverture Buttons

of chocolate requirements.

Company: Anods Cocoa (PVT) Ltd Country: Sri Lanka Contact: +94 11 240 4999

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beverages Green Tea Jasmine

Chamomile Serenity

English Breakfast

Today the group in its 3rd generation runs one of the finest tea bagging facilities in the country and delivers to the palate not just fine tea blends but also fruit and herbal infusions.

Company: Saraf Trading Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Country: India Contact: +91 989 5181100

Life Addict

Vendome Merlot

Night Orient

A universe of elegance, the company produces nonalcoholic wines that are the perfect accompaniment to celebrative moments. It is guaranteed 0.0% alcohol and halal certified by JAKIM.

Company: Univers Drink Country: Belgium Contact: +32 497 41 28 58

One Up Mixed Juice Drink with Inulin

Sun Up Fruit Drink Base Concentrate

Sun Up RTD Fruit Drink

Today, United Beverage Sdn Bhd produces a variety of cordials, fruit juice concentrates, and ready-to-drink juices that are of premium quality.

Company: United Beverage Sdn Bhd Country: Malaysia Contact: +603 5519 2804

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CERTIFICATION BODIES

JAKIM RECOGNISED FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES

AUSTRALIA

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(JAKIM - Department Of Islamic Development Malaysia)

BANGLADESH Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (Baitul Moqarram National Mosque)

Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South Australia 20 Little Gilbert Street, Adelaide S.A 5000, Australia.

Mohd Farid Ismail

Tel: +61 4 1474 5390 | Fax: +61 8 8231 6443

Islamic Association of Geraldton

Geraldton Mosque, 172 George Road Geraldton, Western Australia, 6530 Australia.

Haji Daftie Hj Abdul Qudus

Tel: +61 8 9964 1493 | Fax: +61 8 9664 1318

Islamic Association of Katanning

P.O Box 270, Katanning, Western Australia 6317.

Alep Mydie

Tel: +61 8 9821 2775 | Fax: +61 4 8718 2144

Islamic Co-ordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV)

155 Lygon Street, East Brunswick, Victoria 3057 Australia.

Refik Koyu

Tel: +61 393805467 | Fax: +61 393806143

Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia Inc. (SICHMA) Unit 1, 35-37 Harrow Rd Auburn NSW 2144, Australia.

Mughtarulah Sadien

Tel: +61-29643 7775 | Fax: +61-29643 7776

Perth Mosque Incorporated

427-429 William Street, Perth, 6003, Western Australia.

Fazel Anthony Tel: +61 8 9328 8535 | Fax: +61 8 9328 8537

Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) 135 Sydeny Road, Coburg, Victoria 3058, Australia.

Muhammad Esfandiar

Tel: +61 3 9386 0786 | Fax: +61 3 9384 6939

Al-Iman Islamic Society Inc.

173 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia.

Mohamed Amir

Tel: +61 3 9417 6585 | Fax: +61 3 9416 2965

AUSTRIA Islamic Information and Documentation Center A-4050 Traun,Theodor Körner Str. 10 A,

A-1010 Wien, Sterngasse 3 Austria.

Günther Ahmed Rusznak Tel: +43 699 884 658 04

ARGENTINA Islamic Centre of Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de La Republica Argentina) Av. San Juan 3053 Buenos Aires (1233) Argentina.

Fabian Amin Ankah / Yamil Alexis Sayer

Tel: +54-11-4931-3577 | Fax: +54-11-4931-3577 #105

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Dhaka, 1000 Bangladesh.

Shamim Md. Afzal Tel: +880 2 9559643 | Fax: +880 2 9563397

BELGIUM Halal Food Council of Europe (HFCE)

4 Rue De la Presse 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohamed Sadek

Tel: +32 2227 1114 / +32 2227 2728 | Fax: +32 2218 3141

BRAZIL Federation of Muslims Associations in Brazil

Rua Tejupa, 188 - Jabaquara CEP 04350-020, Sao Paulo SP, Brazil.

Dr. Mohamed Husein El Zoghbi / Nizar Adel El Ghandour Tel: +55 (11) 5035-0820 | Fax: +55 (11) 5031-6586

Centro de Divulgaҫãodo Islam Para América Latina (CDIAL)/Islam Dissemination Center for Latin America Rua Marechal Deodoro, 1960-2°Andar Centro-Sao Bernardo Do Campo-SP Sao Paolo, CEP 09710-201, Brazil.

Ahmad Ali Saifi

Tel: + 55 11 4128-2800 | Fax: + 55 11 4128-2800

CANADA Halal Montreal Certification Authority

1510,Chemin Chambly , Suite 270 Longueuil, Quebec J4J 3X5, Canada.

Taibi Baaja

Tel: +1(514) 296 7360 | Fax: +86-531-699 89121

CHINA Shandong Halal Certification Service (SHC) 6F North Building, No.86 Jianshe Road., Shizhong District, Jinan, China Yusof AN Ruicheng

Tel: +86-531-81767296 | Fax: +86 531 69989121

China Islamic Association

No 103 Nanhengxijie, Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

Hj. Abdullah Ma Wen Hua

Tel: +86 1369 9297 269 | Fax: +8610-6352 9483

Linxia Halal Food Certification Centre (Gansu) No 43, Jiefang Road, Linxia City, Gansu Province Ma Lingzu

Tel: +0086 930 6286086 | Fax: +0086 930 6286806

CERTIFICATION BODIES

JAKIM RECOGNISED FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES

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(JAKIM - Department Of Islamic Development Malaysia)

ARA Halal Development Services Center Inc. (ARA) No.28, Dong Feng Road, JinShui District, ZhengZhou, Henan,China 450000 Abdul Rahim Albert Hsiu Tel: +86-155 1554 5789

CHILE

Centro Islamico De Chile

Campoamor 2975, Nunoa Santiago, Chile.

Kamal Sufan

Tel: 56-2-3431376 | Fax: 56 - 2 – 3431378

FRANCE Ritual Association of Lyon’s Great Mosque 146 boulevard Pinel, 69008 Lyon, France Kamel Kabtane / Azeddine BAHI

Tel: +33 (0)4 78 76 00 23 | Fax: +33 (0)4 78 75 77 42

GERMANY HALAL CONTROL Pruf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Inspection - and Certification Body Kobaltstr. 2-4, D-65428 Ruesselsheim, Germany.

DI Mahmoud M. Tatari

Tel: +49 6142 301987-0 | Fax: +49 (0) 6142 301987-29

INDIA Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation

Imam Bada Compund, Imam Bada Road,

Near Mughal Masjid, Bhindi Bazar, Mumbai 400009.

Shahid Nadeem / A. A. Khan Mohammed Waseem Qasmi Tel: +91 9321 2227 74 | Fax: +91 22 2375 9169

Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Halal Trust

1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-1 10002, India.

N.A. Farooqui

Tel: +011 2331455 / +011 23317729 | Fax: +011 2331 6173

Halal India PVT LTD

Suit No.7, 3rd Floor, Hameediya Shopping Mall, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane, Chennai-05, Tamil Nadu, India.

Mohamed Jinna

Tel: 91 44 43567446 / 42618147 | Fax: 91 44 42663445

INDONESIA The Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI)

Majelis Ulama Indonesia, Building 3rd Floor ,Jl. Proklamasi, No.51, Menteng-Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia Ir. Lukmanul Hakim, M.Si

Tel: +62 21 3918890 | Fax: +62 21 3918915

IRELAND Islamic Foundation of Ireland 163 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Ireland

Mr. Yahya Mohammad Al-Hussein

Tel: 0035314533242 | Fax: 0035314532785

ITALY Halal International Authority (HIA)

Via Bicetti de Buttinoni, N.1 20156 (MI), Milan, Italy.

Sheikh Prof. Dr. Sharif Lorenzini

Tel: +39 02 39449134 / +39 08 0 5 2 16 724 Fax: +39 02 39484129

JAPAN Japan Muslim Association

3-4-14, Kohinata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8585, Japan Prof. Hideomi MUTO (Tayeb MUTO)

Tel: +81 33947 2419 | Fax: +81 33947 9416

Japan Halal Association (JHA)

547-0035 , Osaka Shi Hirano-Ku, Nishiwaki 1-1-2, Miyako Sansai Building, Japan Hind Hitomi Remon

Tel: +81 667047080 | Fax: +81 667049505

KENYA Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC)

Village Plaza, Ngara Road, Block A, Suite A2 P.O.Box 39445-00623 Nairobi, Kenya.

Mohammed Ayub Khalid

Tel: +254 20-374 8770 / +254 20-268 0629 Fax: +254 20 374 8774

KOREA Korean Muslim Federation (KMF)

39 Usadan-ro 10gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-192, Korea.

Choi, Youngkil (Hamid)

Tel: +82-2 793 6908 | Fax: +82-2 798 9782 +82-2 794 7307

NETHERLANDS / HOLLAND Control Office of Halal Slaughtering B.V & Halal Quality Control Laan Van Meerdervoort, 53D 2517 AE, Den Hague The Netherlands.

Dr. A. M. Al Chaman

Tel: +31 (0) 70 3469795 | Fax: +31 (0) 70 3450033

Foundation Halal Correct Certification (TQHCC-Total Quality Halal Correct) Fruitweg 22C, 2321GK Leiden, Mailbox: PO.BOX: 179, 2300 AD Leiden, The Netherlands.

Abdulfatteh Ben Ali-Salah Tel: +31 71 523 5770 | Fax: +31 71 523 5771

Halal Feed and Food Inspection Authority (HFFIA) P.O. Box 16786, 2500 BT The Hague, The Netherlands Mohamed M’Hamdi

Tel: 0031-(0)70-364 91 91 / +316-34-14-0355 Fax: 0031-(0)70- 364 54 60

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JAKIM RECOGNISED FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES

NEW ZEALAND Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) Ground Floor, 7-11 Queens Drive, P. O. Box 14-155, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand Hazim Arafeh

Tel: +64 4 387 8023 | Fax: +64 4 387 8024

New Zealand Islamic Development Trust (NZIDT) Level 4, 369 Queen Street, P.O. Box 5636, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Dr. Mohamed El Amien

Tel: 09 306 8934 | Fax: 09 306 8935

PAKISTAN Jamea Markaz Uloom Islamia Mansoora (JMUIM) Multan Road, Lahore, Pakistan.

Moulana Abdul Malik

Tel: +9242 3541 9520 | Fax: +9242 3543 1938

Punjab Halal Development Agency (PHDA)

4/6, Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore, Pakistan Mr. Justice Khalil-Ur-Rehman Khan

Tel: +92 42 99205439-40 | Fax: +92 42 36370665

PHILIPPINES Islamic Da’wah Council of The Philippines (IDCP)

Suite 400, FUBC Building, Escolta Manila, P.O Box 3669, Manila, Philippines.

Hj. Abdul Rahman R.T. Linzag

Tel: +(632) 2458456 | Fax: +(632) 2415142

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) 79 Jocfer (Annex) Building, Commonwealth Ave Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Dr. Dimapuno A. Datu-Ramos Jr.

Tel: +02 952 6490/91 | Fax: +02 952 4875/4540

POLAND Muslim Religious Union in Poland (MRU) ul. Piastowska 13F, 15-207 Bialystok Poland Tomasz Miskiewicz

Tel: +0048 605 61 2137 | Fax: +0048 857 32 4023

SINGAPORE Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)

SOUTH AFRICA National Independent Halaal Trust

Baitun Noor Centre, 5770 Topaas Str. Extension 5, Lenasia, Johannesburg

Moulana Abdul Wahab Wookay

Tel: +27 11 854 4381 | Fax: +27 11 852 4300

South African National Halal Authority (SANHA) 4th Floor, Gem Towers, 98 Overport Drive, Overport, 4091, Durban, S.A.

Maulana MS Navlakhi

Tel: 27 31 2075768 | Fax: 27 31 2075793

SRI LANKA Halal Accreditation Council (Guarantee) Limited Level 1, 329 1/1, Meewella Building Galle Road Colombo-04, Sri Lanka Ali Fatharally

Tel: +941 1739 2140 | Fax: +941 1258 8050

SWITZERLAND Halal Certification Services

P.O Box 247, 4310 Rheinfelden, Switzerland Farhan Tufail

Tel: +41 61 813 30 64 | Fax: +41 61 813 30 65

TAIWAN Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA)

3F No. 3, Ln. 25, Sec.1 Xinhai Rd., Taipei City Taiwan (R.O.C) Ali Kamaluddin Chang

Tel: +8862 2367 5231 | Fax: +8862 2365 2094

TURKEY KAS ULUSLARARASI SERTİFİKASYON GÖZ. TEK. KONT. HIZM. LTD. ŞTI. (KASCERT INTERNATIONAL) Kazim Dirik Mah. Kurtulus Cad.

No. 27/3 Bornova, IZMIR, Turkiye.

Ugur Ekici

Tel: +90 232 435 61 00 | Fax: +90 232 435 61 20

Association For The Inspection And Certification Of Food And Supplies (GIMDES)

Singapore Islamic Hub, 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702.

Tekstilkent A 25 Block No:51-52-53, Esenler/ISTANBUL TURKEY.

Tel: +(65) 6359 1199 | Fax: +(65) 6259 4733

Tel: +90 212 438 33 18 | Fax: +90 212 438 33 19

Munir Hussain

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CERTIFICATION BODIES

JAKIM JAKIMRECOGNISED RECOGNISEDFOREIGN FOREIGNHALAL HALALCERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONBODIES BODIES

(JAKIM (JAKIM- Department - DepartmentOfOfIslamic IslamicDevelopment DevelopmentMalaysia) Malaysia)

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UNITED UNITED KINGDOM KINGDOM

THAILAND THAILAND

The The Central Central Islamic Islamic Council Council of of Thailand Thailand (CICOT) (CICOT)

Halal Halal Certification Certification Europe Europe (HCE) (HCE)

TheThe Institute Institute for for Halal Halal Food Food Standard Standard of Thailand, of Thailand, 45 45 Moo Moo 3 3

P.OP.O BoxBox 1786, 1786, Leicester Leicester LE5LE5 5ZE, 5ZE, United United Kingdom.

Kingdom.

Klongkao Klongkao Rd,Rd, Klongsib Klongsib Sub-District, Sub-District, Nongchock Nongchock District, District, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10530, 10530, Thailand.

Thailand.

Aziz Aziz Phitakkumpon Phitakkumpon

Yusuf Yusuf Aboobakar Aboobakar

Tel:Tel: +44+44 116116 273273 8228 8228 | Fax: | Fax: +44+44 116116 273273 8228 8228

Tel:Tel: 66-2949-4114/ 66-2949-4114/ 66-2949-4215 66-2949-4215 | Fax: | Fax: 66-2949-4250 66-2949-4250

UNITED UNITED STATES STATES OFOF AMERICA AMERICA (USA) (USA) Islamic Islamic Food Food and and Nutrition Nutrition Council Council of of America America (IFANCA) (IFANCA)

5901 5901 N. Cicero N. Cicero Ave, Ave, Suite Suite 309309 Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Illinois 60646 60646 USA. USA. Dr. Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Munir Munir Chaudry Chaudry

Tel:Tel: +17732833708 +17732833708 | Fax: | Fax: +17732833973 +17732833973

Islamic Islamic Services Services of of America America (ISA) (ISA)

P.OP.O BoxBox 521521 Cedar Cedar Rapids, Rapids, Iowa Iowa 52406, 52406, U.S.A. U.S.A. Timothy Timothy AbuAbu Mounir Mounir Hyatt Hyatt

Tel:Tel: +(319) +(319) 362-0480 362-0480 | Fax: | Fax: +(319) +(319) 366-4369 366-4369

Halal Halal Food Food Authority Authority

7th7th Floor, Floor, Finchley Finchley House House 707707 High High Road, Road, London London N12 N12 0BT. 0BT. Dr.Dr. Ghayasuddin Ghayasuddin Siddiqui Siddiqui

Tel:Tel: +44+44 (0) (0) 208446 208446 7127 7127 | Fax: | Fax: +44+44 (0) (0) 20 20 8563 8563 1993 1993

VIETNAM VIETNAM Halal Halal Certification Certification Agency Agency Vietnam Vietnam

Floor Floor 6, DinhLe 6, DinhLe Building, Building, 123B 123B Tran Tran Dang Dang Ninh, Ninh, Cau Cau Giay Giay dist, dist, Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam.

Hajj.

Hajj.

Mohammed Mohammed Omar Omar

Tel:Tel: +04+04 62693741 62693741 | Fax: | Fax: +04+04 62671285 62671285

FOREIGN FOREIGNAUTHORITIES AUTHORITIES (JAKIM (JAKIM - Department - Department OfOf Islamic Islamic Development Development Malaysia) Malaysia)

LEMBAGA LEMBAGA MENGELUARKAN MENGELUARKAN PERMIT PERMIT IMPORT IMPORT HALAL, HALAL, BAHAGIAN BAHAGIAN KAWALAN KAWALAN MAKANAN MAKANAN HALAL, HALAL, JABATAN JABATAN HAL HAL EHWAL EHWAL SYAR’IAH SYAR’IAH

TktTkt 2, Jalan 2, Jalan Elizabeth Elizabeth II, II, Kementerian Kementerian HalHal Ehwal Ehwal Ugama Ugama (Lama), (Lama), Bandar Bandar Seri Seri Begawan Begawan BSBS 3510, 3510, Negara Negara Brunei Brunei Darussalam.

Darussalam.

EGYPTIAN EGYPTIAN ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATION FOR FOR STANDARDIZATION STANDARDIZATION & QUALITY & QUALITY

NoNo 1616 Tadreeb Tadreeb El-Modarrebean El-Modarrebean Street, Street, Ameriya, Ameriya, Cairo Cairo Egypt Egypt

INSTITUT INSTITUT MAROCAIN MAROCAIN DEDE NORMALISATION NORMALISATION (IMANOR) (IMANOR)

ISLAMIC ISLAMIC CHAMBER CHAMBER RESEARCH RESEARCH && INFORMATION INFORMATION CENTER CENTER (ICRIC) (ICRIC)

Tel: Tel: (673) (673) 224 224 2565 2565 | Fax: | Fax: (673) (673) 222 222 3106 3106

Tel: Tel: +2+2 0202 22845526 22845526 / +2 / +2 010 010 6236668 6236668

Angle Angle Avenue Avenue Kamal Kamal Zebdi Zebdi et et Rue Rue Dadi Dadi Secteur Secteur 21,21, Hay Hay Riad Riad MA-10100 MA-10100 Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.

Morocco.

Tel: Tel: +212 +212 537 537 5724 5724 4343 / +212 / +212 537 537 5724 5724 4949 /+212 /+212 537 537 5724 5724 5050

Embassy Embassy of of thethe Islamic Islamic Republic Republic of of Iran.

Iran.

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