HCC - Halal Conformity Center USA

05/20/2026

Is cultured meat halal?

It's a question manufacturers and biotech firms are starting to ask, now that cultivated meat is approved for commercial sale in Singapore (2020), the United States (2023), and Israel (2024).

HCC's Shariah Board — M***i Abdul Sattar Madani (Head of Shariah Board) and M***i Mohammed Ajmal Umari (Member of Shariah Advisory Board) — examined the question through classical Hanafi and Hanbali fiqh, the Qur'an and Sunnah, and contemporary fatwas from Darul Uloom Deoband, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (OIC), and MUIS Singapore.

Their ruling: Halāl bi-shurūṭ — conditionally permissible. Only if five specific conditions are met.

Read the full analysis: https://halalcc.org/is-cultured-meat-halal-shariah-analysis/

HCC's Shariah Board analyzes cultured meat under classical fiqh and modern science: conditionally permissible (Halāl bi-shurūṭ) — but only if five conditions are met.

03/26/2026

The "WAIT AND SEE" trap is costing exporters more than they realize.

I’m talking to many companies lately that are hesitant. With regional tensions and shifting shipping lanes, many are putting big decisions on ice.
But the smartest players aren't pausing. They’re preparing.

Case in point: FLIK HOSPITALITY GROUP (Emirates Lounge) at JFK International Airport.

While others are waiting for "perfect timing," FLIK is moving forward. I am proud to announce that their operations at JFK Terminal 4 are now officially Halal Certified by the Halal Conformity Center (HCC).

This wasn't just a simple inspection. We verified their entire scope, from preparation and cooking to handling and storage, to ensure full compliance with international OIC/SMIIC standards.

The lesson here? Global travelers and international buyers don’t stop expecting quality because the market is quiet. They go to the brands that are already approved and ready to serve on day one.

Huge congratulations to the FLIK team. They chose to lead while others are waiting.

Prepare while it’s quiet. Win when it’s loud. If you’re ready to get your certification in order before the next market spike, let’s talk.