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Halal cleaning product certification
A detergent is not eaten, but what it is made from still matters to many users, and to food plants that use it on equipment. TGHA checks where the fats, enzymes and fragrances come from and how the product is made.
What we assess
- The source of surfactants, fatty acids and soap bases, whether animal or plant
- The source of enzymes. Animal enzymes need to come from properly slaughtered animals. Microbial enzymes need growth media free of prohibited ingredients.
- Perfumes and fragrances
- Supplier certificates and declarations
- Segregation, storage and cross-contamination controls
Where authorities differ
Whether alcohol in a cleaning product is acceptable has not been settled across authorities. Some fatwa bodies permit alcohol-based hand sanitisers on the basis of need, and certification bodies set their own rules. Whether certification is mandatory depends on the market and on how the product is classified there.
Common issues
Animal-fat surfactants and soap bases; animal enzymes; fragrance blends; alcohol in sanitisers and wipes; cleaning agents that are used inside food plants and carry their own halal status.
Documents we usually ask for
Ingredient and supplier declarations, certificates, and technical information sheets.
Frequently asked questions
Why would a detergent need halal certification if it is not eaten?
So that the sources of fats, enzymes and fragrances are checked, and users can be confident when cleaning items used in worship or in food preparation.
Does alcohol in a cleaning product make it haram?
Not settled across authorities. Some fatwa bodies permit alcohol hand sanitisers on the basis of need. Certification bodies set their own rules.
Is certification mandatory for cleaning products?
It depends on the market and the product's classification. Check the rule in your destination market.
Ready to certify with confidence?
Tell us your product, site, and target market — we'll come back with a costed proposal and an indicative timeline.