new Delhi: Himalaya on Friday responded to allegations over its halal policy, saying the certification “does not imply that the product contains animal-derived ingredients.”
The company’s statement comes after a section of social media users targeted the brand using the tag “#BycottHimalaya”.
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In its statement, the brand wrote, “The Himalayan Wellness Company is exporting its products to more than 100 countries. For the acceptability of the products in the importing country, the company and its products shall comply with the laws and regulations of the importing countries. have to follow.”
“In some countries, Halal certification is mandatory. Hence Halal certification is obtained only for such countries as per the relevant regulations,” it added.
It attempted to clarify the social media claims, saying, “We wish to clarify and confirm that none of the Himalayan products contain meat, as has been alleged in some social media platforms; this is factually is wrong.”
— Himalaya Wellness Company (@HimalayaIndia) 1 April 2022
The statement noted, “Halal certification does not imply that a product contains animal-derived ingredients. This also applies to vegetarian products as per the regulations of the importing countries. Exporters to these countries All companies are required to obtain this certification.” ,
‘#BycottHimalaya’ trend on Twitter
A controversy erupted on Twitter after the picture of Himalaya Drug Company’s ‘Halal Policy’ went viral.
It states, “Our products comply with Islamic law / Sharia and are free from any prohibited ingredients under Islamic law”. “We have formed an internal Halal Management Team comprising senior officials (including Muslims) from various disciplines to be responsible for all matters related to Halal certification.
While halal certification is about the quality of products as per the rules established by the Islamic Council, a section of social media users appeared to confuse it with the ongoing debate about halal meat in Karnataka.
I like my products cruelty free. So there is no Himalaya unless it says Halal.#boycott himalaya pic.twitter.com/4qDzPNX0FN
— Purnodaya Karn (Madhav) (@Purnodaya Ranjan) 31 March 2022
I have stopped buying Himalaya products, haven’t I?#boycott himalaya #BoycottHimalayaProducts pic.twitter.com/uXdVJLhHfm
— Ar.Arjun Tiwari💎 (@arjuntiwaribjp) 30 March 2022
The latest to join the online campaign is actor-turned-BJP leader Paresh Rawal.
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) 1 April 2022
Netizens who have supported Himalaya in the issue have reported that many other companies including Adani, Reliance, Tata, Hindustan Unilever, Amul, Dabur have also obtained Halal certification for their products.
As for the halal meat controversy in Karnataka, BJP general secretary CT Ravi on Wednesday said trade in halal meat is a kind of ‘economic jihad’.
He said, “The trading of halal meat is a kind of ‘economic jihad’. The concept of halal meat means that they can trade among themselves and consume halal meat only among their people. What is wrong.” As quoted by news agency ANI.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that the state government will look into the issue of halal meat as “serious objections” have now been raised about it.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders in Karnataka have accused the BJP government of deliberately raising such issues in view of the assembly elections due next year.