From alcohol mouthwash to snail compounds; What is the halal criterion for cosmetic products?
🔹Hossein Rostegar, head of the Food and Drug Organization's National Halal Research Center, emphasized the need to investigate the source of raw materials in the halal assessment of cosmetic products, he said: the type of ingredients, the source of raw materials and the way the product is consumed are among the factors investigated and the relevant regulation based on the technical documentation that needs to be investigated.
He added: For example, in some products such as mouthwash, alcohol can be used in the formulation; However, the assessment of the product's halal status is not limited to the presence or absence of alcohol, and the type, source, amount and conditions of use must also be checked based on the relevant criteria.