Halal Certification to Expand Premix Manufacturing Opportunities for Fortitech Europe
April 22, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Lifestyle News
To earn Halal certification, Fortitech Europe’s manufacturing facility and laboratory had to successfully meet strict Islamic guidelines dealing with hygiene, dietary regulation, raw material processing and premix packaging.“Meeting the rigorous Halal requirements is an excellent move for Fortitech’s growing business initiatives in our market,” says Peter Sørensen, managing director of Fortitech Europe ApS. “With more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide, we see Halal as a form of guarantee that boosts our customers’ trust and confidence in our nutrient premixes.”
Part of the global network of manufacturing and distribution companies of Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in the development of custom nutrient premixes, Fortitech Europe ApS can now fully meet the growing demand for Halal-compliant premixes in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries throughout the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Statistics show that not only Muslims are choosing Halal products – demand is increasing among a diverse group of consumers on every continent because Halal is being perceived as a quality assurance and safety measure due to the necessary strict hygienic regulations needed for certification.
IFANCA is a non-profit Islamic organization dedicated to promote Halal food and the institution of Halal. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, the organization maintains offices on the U.S. West Coast, Toronto, Canada and Brussels, Belgium. IFANCA certifies Halal food production in over 20 countries and also certifies products that are sold in nearly every country of the world.
About Fortitech Europe ApS
Fortitech Europe ApS is part of the global network of manufacturing and distribution companies of Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in the development of custom nutrient premixes for the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries. Located in Gadstrup, Denmark, the company is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of nutrient premixes. Fortitech Europe is ISO 9001:2000 certified and meets kosher and Halal requirements. The company also meets HACCP and allergen monitoring program standards. For more information, visit fortitech.com - featuring FortiSource™ - the ultimate fortification destination. Not just premixes…Strategic Nutrition.