Halal is an Arabic word meaning "allowed", and Chinese translation means "halal". Most food and drinks are considered halal, unless explicitly forbidden in the Quran (Islamic scripture) and Hadith (the words and deeds of the prophet).

General standards for halal food certification

1) Healthy, hygienic production process and clean appearance.

2) Will not damage or affect the normal functions of the body and mind.

3) Animals allowed to eat are slaughtered in accordance with Islamic regulations.

Halal certified slaughter method 4 principles

A. The butcher must be a Muslim

B. Animals before slaughter must be alive and healthy.

C. Slaughter with sharp blades.

D. The trachea and esophagus of the animal must be completely cut off.

Halal certification standards for animals, plants and beverages

Halal certification standards for different animals

Mammals:

Carnivores: Not allowed to eat, not halal.

Herbivores: Most are halal animals slaughtered in the name of non-Allah, except for domestic donkeys, animals that have not been slaughtered according to Islamic law and self-death.

Omnivores: Except for pigs (domestic pigs, wild boars), which are harmful to the human body, intoxicated, and slaughtered in non-Islamic ways, the rest are basically halal.

fish

Except for fish that are unclean or contaminated with unclean, harmful, toxic, or intoxicating substances, the rest are halal.

birds

All are halal except for birds that are unclean or contaminated with unclean, harmful, poisonous, intoxicating substances or hunted with sharp claws.

Crustaceans

such as crab, lobster, crayfish, prawns, etc., are mostly halal and edible.

Amphibians

Like frogs, toads, etc., all amphibians are not halal.

reptiles

Such as crocodiles, lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, etc., all reptiles are not halal.

Halal certification standards for plants:

All plants are halal except for the following 2 species:

A. Toxic or harmful

B. Plant derivatives are contaminated by unclean plants.

Halal certification standards for 　　 beverages:

All beverages are halal except for the following 3 categories:

A. Toxic or harmful

B. Intoxicating drink

C. Drinks contaminated with unclean substances

In short, all the detailed classification of animals, plants and beverages are based on the general principles of halal certified food, that is, clean, hygienic, healthy and in line with Islamic regulations.