With increased understanding, comes increased demand. This is true of Halal personal care and cosmetics. With a 9% share of the global Halal products market in 2005, this number has been steadily increasing.
While there had been common misconceptions about what constitutes Halal, recent awareness and understanding of Halal non-food consumer goods have shown a knock on effect in Halal cosmetics. This is especially prevalent in regions such as the Middle East, where increased observance and consumer knowledge has translated to a more specific demand for Halal products.
For producers of cosmetics and personal care products wanting to be certified Halal, the sourcing of active and functional Shariah compliant ingredients has become an increasingly important factor.
