Halal is an Arabic word that means permissible. Halal products are healthy products, offering natural goodness for you and your family. For foods, nothing with artificial ingredients, food coloring, hormones or preservatives is permitted to be called Halal. Halal products are also humane products. Animals are raised and processed in gentle environments and clean conditions. But Halal is more than food; it is a lifestyle choice that covers medicines and toiletries that are free of alcohol or hazardous chemicals; and even governs such diverse industries as finance and tourism. If you are concerned about the highest health standards as well as humane treatment for animals, be sure to look for the words or symbol Certified Halal on the package.