Beyond compliance to competitive advantage

Halal certification is much more than a seal—it is a guarantee that products comply with the quality, safety and traceability requirements established by Islamic law.

According to a report published by Business Research Insights, the global market for Halal-certified nutritional supplements reached $6.27 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $16.65 billion in 2034, with annual growth of around 10%. In the food supplement sector, having this certification opens the door to high-potential international markets, from the Middle East to Southeast Asia, as well as providing a competitive advantage in any region where consumers seek transparency and trust.

Rioja Nature Pharma delivers certified manufacturing

At Rioja Nature Pharma, Halal-certified manufacturing means:

• Formulations validated in accordance with Halal requirements
• Rigorous control of ingredients and processes to ensure compliance at every stage
• Access to global markets where certification is a prerequisite

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Nutraceuticals lead halal growth

The nutraceutical sector’s 10% annual growth rate—outpacing the broader halal food market’s 8.92% CAGR—reflects Muslim consumers’ increasing health consciousness plus willingness to pay premiums for supplements meeting religious dietary requirements. Unlike conventional food products where halal alternatives are widely available, specialty categories like sports nutrition, probiotics, omega-3 supplements, vitamin complexes historically lacked halal-certified options, creating underserved market opportunities.

Rioja Nature Pharma’s positioning as a contract manufacturer offering halal-certified production addresses a critical supply chain gap—many supplement brands want to enter Muslim markets but lack in-house halal expertise or dedicated production facilities. White-label halal manufacturing enables companies to access certification benefits without capital investments in separate production lines, staff training, or navigating complex Islamic jurisprudence regarding ingredient permissibility.

The emphasis on “transparency and trust” extending beyond Muslim consumers reflects halal certification’s evolution into a broader quality signal. Non-Muslim consumers increasingly view halal certification similarly to organic, non-GMO, or fair-trade labels—indicating rigorous oversight, ethical sourcing, supply chain integrity. For nutraceuticals specifically, where ingredient adulteration scandals have plagued the industry, halal certification’s requirement for complete ingredient traceability provides assurance that products contain exactly what labels claim.

Original Article:

Ingredients Network. (2025, October 20). Halal: a guarantee of trust and access to new markets. Retrieved from https://www.ingredientsnetwork.com/halal-a-guarantee-of-trust-and-access-to-new-news128132.htmlIngredients