Draft:Halal certification in India
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Halal certification was introduced in India in 1974, initially limited to meat products. By 1993, the scope of halal certification expanded to include a broader range of products as businesses recognized the potential market among Muslim consumers. Major Indian companies, such as Reliance, Tata, and Nestle, now hold halal certifications, even for products that are not related to food. This expansion has turned the halal tag into a marketing tool aimed at appealing to Muslim consumers both in India and internationally.
According to market projections, the global halal market could reach $5814 billion by 2032, with the Muslim population expected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050. This makes halal certification a significant aspect of business strategy for companies seeking to access this large and growing market.[1][2]
Economic impact
[edit]For companies, obtaining halal certification offers the opportunity to expand their customer base, particularly within Muslim communities. However, critics argue that this certification comes with hidden costs. Businesses often pass on the expenses of obtaining and maintaining halal certification to consumers, which means non-Muslim consumers may end up paying more for these products without being aware of the reason behind the price increase.[3][4]
The role of certification bodies
[edit]In India, halal certification is primarily managed by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), rather than a government authority. Prominent bodies such as Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind issue halal certificates, charging businesses for both the initial certification and subsequent renewals.[5] Some critics have raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of these NGOs, given the lack of government oversight.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has also faced scrutiny for its financial activities, particularly for using funds to provide legal defense for individuals accused in terrorism cases.[6] This has raised ethical questions about the role of halal certification bodies in broader societal and political contexts.
Government actions
[edit]In response to concerns over unregulated practices in the halal industry, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, took action in 2023 to address illegal slaughterhouses and unregulated meat exports.
On November 17, 2023,a case was registered in Lucknow against some entities for allegedly exploiting religious sentiments to boost sales by providing halal certificates to customers of a specific religion.
Entities mentioned in the case include Halal India Private Limited (Chennai), Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind Halal Trust (Delhi), Halal Council of India (Mumbai), and Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration has since launched a crackdown on halal-certified products across all 75 districts of the state.[7][8]
Criticisms
[edit]The expansion of halal certification beyond meat products has sparked debates on both economic and ethical grounds. Some critics, particularly from political parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have called for a ban on halal products across India, citing concerns over the certification's impact on non-Muslim consumers and its potential misuse for commercial or political purposes.[9][10]
S. Bhaskaran, president of the Vishwa Sanatan Parishat, has called for greater governmental oversight, stating, "The Finance Ministry must have the statistics of the total halal certificates distributed, total cash earned through such certificates, and also the total number of products sold under halal certification." This demand for financial transparency highlights the growing scrutiny of halal certification practices and their economic implications.[11]
T.G Mohandas, a well-known Indian social and political commentator have also raised concerns regarding Halal products and its certification[12]
See also
[edit]- Halal certification in Australia
- Halal certification in Europe
- Halal certification in the Philippines
References
[edit]- ^ "The Future of Global Muslim Population".
- ^ "Halal Food Market Report by Product (Meat, Poultry and Seafood, Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy Products, Cereals and Grains, Oil, Fats and Waxes, Confectionery, and Others), Distribution Channel (Traditional Retailers, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Online, and Others), and Region 2024-2032".
- ^ "Exposing Halal economy in India".
- ^ "The Effect of Halal and Price Labels on MSME Culinary Products: An Experimental Study of the Purchase Decision of the Pandahalungan Community".
- ^ "Jamiat Ulama E Hind : Fee structure".
- ^ "Jamiat Ulama e Hind's legal defense to Islamists".
- ^ "UP: Yogi Government Bans Halal products".
- ^ "UP bans halal-certified products: What are they and what's the controversy?".
- ^ "After UP, Karnataka BJP leaders urge for nationwide ban on Halal certification".
- ^ "'Halal-certified food should be banned in Maharashtra too': BJP leader".
- ^ "India's booming halal economy confronts a problem".
- ^ "TG Mohandas on Radicalisation in Kerala, Halal certification, spitting in food".