27-Jul-2016 - Last updated on 29-Jul-2016 at 08:08 GMT
Halal is an Arabic term in Islamic law used to describe items that are considered acceptable for consumption or use. As the market for halal cosmetics continues to hot up, formulators are increasingly looking for permitted ingredients to use in products. Hydrolyzed Gelatin
Halal cosmetics are defined as those which do not contain any derivatives for ingredients derived from animals slaughtered in a non-halal way, nor any of the following:
This list was presented by industry expert James Jangsuh Noh of the Korea Institute of Halal Industry, at the recent in-cosmetics Korea trade event.
Noh notes that there are several permissible alternatives to these non-halal ingredients, including:
It’s not just in the formulation of products where beauty brands need to take care: the packaging and supply chain also pose potential pitfalls for halal accreditation.
Speaking recently to Cosmetics Design, analyst from Kline Kunal Mahajan explained that brands looking to tap into the trend will need to be aware of the strict accreditation process that any products claiming to be halal have to meet.
“The entire supply chain including handling, packaging, storage, distribution and labelling, will have to meet the criteria to be branded as Halal cosmetics. Manufacturers will have to look into these aspects, especially as the awareness levels among consumers increase,” he confirmed.
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