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Cross-contamination
Concept
Halal food can become doubtful if it touches haram.
Halal food cooked in oil used for pork, or prepared on shared utensils, can become doubtful. Certification audits this, which is one reason it carries more weight than ingredient reading.
Where to verify
PUCOI · Philippine Ulama Congress Organization, Inc.
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
Halal certification, training and consultancy for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, establishments and slaughterhouses.Open PUCOI ↗
IDCP · Islamic Da'wah Council of the Philippines, Inc.
Long-established Philippine halal certifier, recognised for food, restaurants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Open IDCP ↗
Long-established Philippine halal certifier, recognised for food, restaurants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Open IDCP ↗
Always confirm on the certifier's own website. This page is general education, not a fatwa.
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