For a Muslim person living in a largely Muslim populated region, the question of ‘Halal’, and adhering to norms regarding the same is not difficult. Although halal services and food are relatively accessible in multiracial areas around the world, there is an urgent requirement of an authority to implement and supervise the standards. This is especially important in the case where services or products are prepared, sold, made, or handled by non-Muslims. Muslims living in non-Muslim countries need to be more cautious to enjoy everything Halal.
A number of dishes that are allegedly ‘meat-free’ and certain desserts, contain pork. This can be due to additives such as gelatine that is present in them. Even the additive, ‘MSG’ is questionable as there may be enzymes derived in the production process from pig fat. Such additives are rather problematic to avoid, or try to avoid as usually they are not explicitly listed on menus in restaurants.
Common with Muslims living away from their native country is that the supply and availability of halal services and products can be limited if an individual depends solely on local markets or sources. They must combat this with online help. If not getting better and varied products delivered, then at least finding recipes and other things to improve the experience with what is already available.
There have been laws passed in some places around the world for products that are ‘mislabelled’ Halal. This is when authorities determine that the food or other such does not strictly adhere to Islamic dietry standards, Dhabihah. There are similar laws protecting the Jewish faith, and their Kosher foods as well.
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