HALAL POLICY
Company Policy for Compliance with HALAL Principles
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Document Code |
POL-HAL-01 |
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Revision |
00 |
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Issue Date |
03/11/2026 |
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Approval |
Company Management |
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Scope of Application |
All relevant company activities |
1. Preamble and Management Commitment
Tecnoblend S.r.l., aware of the importance of the religious, cultural, and dietary requirements of its customers and international markets, is committed to ensuring that raw materials, ingredients, production processes, and commercialized products are managed in compliance with applicable Halal principles.
Management recognizes the importance of Halal compliance as a fundamental element in ensuring transparency, reliability, and safety in the production of semi-finished products and preparations primarily intended for the gelato and pastry sectors.
The Company commits to:
- Select raw materials and ingredients compliant with Halal requirements.
- Exclude the use of Haram substances, i.e., those prohibited according to Islamic principles.
- Ensure the traceability of raw materials and finished products.
- Prevent cross-contamination with unauthorized substances.
- Ensure control over suppliers and technical documentation.
- Train and raise awareness among involved personnel.
- Continuously improve its Halal compliance management system.
2. Scope of Application
This policy applies to all company activities that may influence the Halal compliance of products, including: purchasing and procurement of raw materials; supplier qualification and evaluation; receipt and inspection of goods; storage and preservation; weighing and preparation of ingredients; mixing and processing; packaging and labeling; finished product management; transport and distribution.
3. Raw Material Requirements
All raw materials, ingredients, additives, flavorings, processing aids, and any auxiliary process materials must be evaluated to verify their Halal compliance.
Particular attention is dedicated to: gelatins and collagen; animal fats and oils; emulsifiers, including mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471); enzymes and enzymatic preparations; flavorings and their solvent bases; colorants and additives; proteins and derivatives of animal origin; ethyl alcohol and other solvents; processing aids of animal origin.
The company commits to not using ingredients derived from swine or other non-permitted sources. Ingredients of animal origin must originate from permitted sources and, when required, from animals slaughtered in accordance with Halal requirements.
4. Alcohol and Ethanol Management
Particular attention is reserved for the presence of ethyl alcohol in raw materials and ingredients.
The company commits to:
Verify the presence of ethanol in flavorings and extracts.
Request information from suppliers regarding the origin and function of the alcohol used.
Evaluate any solvents and carriers present in aromatic preparations.
Verify the compliance of ingredients against the requirements of the applicable Halal standard and the designated certification body, if any.
5. Supplier Qualification and Control
Tecnoblend S.r.l. is committed to selecting suppliers capable of providing complete and documented information on the Halal compliance of raw materials.
To this end, the following may be requested:
Valid Halal certificates;
Updated technical data sheets;
Halal declarations of conformity;
Declarations regarding the origin of raw materials;
Declarations on the absence of pork-derived ingredients;
Information on solvents, carriers, and processing aids;
Qualitative and quantitative composition of ingredients, where necessary and available.
Suppliers are evaluated periodically based on the documentation received, the criticality of the raw materials, and any changes that have occurred in the composition or production process.
6. Production Process Management
During production phases, Tecnoblend S.r.l. commits to maintaining appropriate operating conditions to preserve Halal compliance.
Raw materials must be identified and correctly managed; ingredients must be used exclusively in approved formulations; equipment and facilities must be maintained in adequate hygienic conditions; cross-contamination with non-compliant ingredients must be prevented; cleaning operations must be defined and documented.
Any production runs using non-compliant ingredients must be managed to avoid commingling with products intended for the Halal market.
Where facilities, equipment, or utensils are shared, appropriate segregation, cleaning, and verification measures matching the requirements of the certification body must be evaluated and applied.
7. Identification, Traceability, and Trackability
The company guarantees the ability to trace the history of raw materials used in finished products.
Traceability must enable the identification of:
Supplier and lot number of raw materials;
Halal compliance documentation;
Formulation and ingredients used;
Production batch number of the finished product;
Any processing operations and checks performed;
Destination of commercialized products.
All information must be retained according to company document management and traceability procedures.
8. Management of Packaging and Contact Materials
Materials intended for packaging and food contact must also be evaluated in relation to Halal requirements.
Where relevant, the company verifies the potential presence of animal-derived substances, coatings, additives, or processing agents that could compromise product compliance.
9. Personnel Training and Accountability
Tecnoblend S.r.l. promotes personnel awareness of Halal principles and associated operational responsibilities.
Personnel involved in purchasing, quality control, production, warehousing, and packaging activities must be informed about applicable procedures.
Training must cover:
Fundamental Halal and Haram principles;
Identification of non-permitted ingredients;
Management of raw materials;
Prevention of cross-contamination;
Traceability and document management;
Reporting of anomalies.
10. Non-Conformity Management
Should a potential Halal non-conformity be detected, the company commits to:
1) Identify and isolate the affected raw material or product.
2) Assess the severity/extent of the non-conformity.
3) Verify the involved batches and their traceability.
4) Inform responsible company functions.
5) Determine the root cause of the anomaly.
6) Define and implement corrective actions.
7) Verify the effectiveness of the adopted measures.
Products for which Halal compliance cannot be demonstrated must not be declared or commercialized as Halal.
11. Audits and Continuous Improvement
Management and competent company functions commit to periodically verifying the effectiveness of the measures adopted.
Verifications may include:
Review of supplier documentation;
Verification of Halal certificates;
Review of formulations;
Control of production procedures;
Verification of traceability;
Internal audits and document reviews;
Updating procedures in case of regulatory or certification requirement changes.
12. References and Applicable Standards
This policy is based on the general principles of Halal compliance and must be applied taking into account the standard and certification body selected by the company, if applicable.
Key references to consider include:
MS 1500 – Halal Food: General Requirements;
OIC/SMIIC 1 – General Requirements for Halal Food;
GSO 2055-1 – Halal Food, General Requirements;
ISO 22000 – Food safety management systems;
Regulation (EC) 178/2002 – General principles and requirements of food law;
Regulation (EC) 852/2004 – Hygiene of foodstuffs;
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 – Provision of food information to consumers.
European food regulatory references apply to their respective areas of scope; they do not in themselves constitute a Halal certification standard.
13. Communication and Approval
This policy is communicated to relevant personnel, made available to interested parties, and periodically reviewed by Management, Raffele Nicoletti. Tecnoblend S.r.l. is committed to maintaining a responsible and transparent approach aimed at guaranteeing the Halal compliance of products for which such a requirement is specified and verified.