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Halal Cosmetics – Control of Ingredients

Jul 7th, 2020

Sigma-Aldrich, a brand of MilliporeSigma

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The Muslim consumer market is rapidly growing, driven by an increasing population that is more diverse ethnically, geographically, and economically than ever before. Young, product-conscious Muslims are driving this demand for halal cosmetics. However, for a consumer it can be very challenging to identify which cosmetics meet the halal requirements, requiring a strong knowledge of ingredients, their sources and manufacturing methods.

We invite you to download our white paper where we review the following topics:

What is a halal product?
Complexities in sourcing halal ingredients
Halal requirements can extend beyond ingredients and into cosmetic performance
Obtaining halal certification

We hope you find our white paper informative. You can receive more content like this by registering to our quarterly Cosmetic Newsletter by visiting: SigmaAldrich.com/cosmetic-newsletter

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