(VietQ.vn) – According to the national standard TCVN 12944:2020 Halal Food – General Requirements, labeling of Halal products must comply with regulations, ensuring that it does not contradict the principles of Islamic law and does not mislead or deceive consumers.
The national standard TCVN 12944:2020 Halal Food – General Requirements outlines the general requirements for the preparation, processing, transportation, and storage of Halal food.
Labeling of Halal products must comply with general labeling regulations as well as the following specific requirements: the labeling must not contradict Islamic principles or mislead and deceive consumers; the name of the Halal food and synthetic Halal flavoring should not be named after non-Halal products.
The product label must include at least the following information: product name; net weight or actual volume, indicated in legal measurement units; name and address of the manufacturer, importer, and/or distributor, along with the trademark if available; a list of ingredients; production date code and/or batch number, expiration date; country of origin; the term “Halal” and/or a Halal logo should be present on the label. For pre-processed meat products, the label must also include the slaughter and processing dates in addition to the aforementioned information.
The standard also regulates the transportation and storage of Halal food. Storage and transport facilities for Halal food must be clean and dedicated solely to Halal food; Halal food must not be transported or stored together with non-Halal food.
Additionally, Halal food production facilities must maintain hygiene, including personal hygiene, clean clothing, tools, equipment, and the general cleanliness of the facility.
The facilities must implement measures to manage and control food safety for ingredients, packaging materials before processing, efficient waste management, and safe and appropriate storage of hazardous chemicals. It is crucial to prevent contamination of the product and avoid excessive use of permitted food additives.
Thanh Tung
