New halal cosmetics SHOJIN COSME at Good Good Mart
Good Good Mart, a marketplace specializing in social good, will start selling halal-certified cosmetics—SHOJIN COSME.What kind of brand is SHOJIN COSME? (more…)
Meet Japanese business interested in Islamic market
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan-a media platform connecting Japanese industry with the Islamic market via a business perspective.I visited the Halal Market Fair held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from 21 April. (more…)
Free Halal Certificate, Less strain on Muslim consumer & business
Nanao Confectionery obtained a "Free Halal Certificate" for its products. Fukuoka Masjid issued the halal certificate free of charge to ease the burden on companies and Muslim consumers. (more…)
Halal-certified beauty line to debut by Japan’s cosmetics veteran
Momotani Juntenkan, with a history of 136 years, will release 3 products in its "HAPPINESS BEAUTE" with its original formula "HBP Complex" (which improves the skin foundation). The product range will further expand in the future. (more…)
Halal-certified air cargo transport in Japan by Nippon Express
Nippon Express expanded its halal logistics services in Japan. On 8th March (Mon), it began a domestic air freight forwarding service that meets halal-certified quality standards. (more…)
Muslim Review: Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu) With HALAL Soy Sauce Powder
Hello and Salam!I'm Iman, Salam Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. Following my review of sushi-sashimi, I tried Salam Groovy Japan's Muslim-friendly soy sauce powder with TOFU. By tofu, I'm referring to silken tofu–white, soft and silky ones–used in miso soups. In Malaysia, we don't usually eat tofu just as it is. But in Japan, there's a classic dish called "Hiyayakko (chilled tofu)" which is often eaten in restaurants and at home. The raw silken tofu is usually chilled in the fridge and topped with chopped spring onions or grated ginger, then...
[HALAL-CERTIFIED] Muslim-friendly Powdered Soy Sauce
Salam Groovy Japan is working to become a bridge between Japan and the world.Therefore, we present to you a pure Japanese soy sauce powder which is a universal and ideal seasoning. It is a powdering of traditional soy sauce from whole soybeans which handed down since the Muromachi period(1573). Five times the richness and umami(flavour)! As it condensed by powdering.You can use it in various dishes such as sushi, sashimi and tofu. It is light and portable.You can also use it as your personal soy sauce. So you can rest...
Hokkaido’s proteoglycans maker acquires halal certification
On 12 September 2020, LINISE, a manufacturer specialising in proteoglycans extracted and refined from the nose cartilage of wild Hokkaido chum salmon, obtained halal certification by Japan Islamic Trust (JIT). (more…)
ShareShima At Your Service! Proven Info on Halal Food
ICS-net Inc., which operates the web matching service of food ingredients "ShareShima", has partnered with Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) to provide correct information on halal food to food manufacturers in Japan. The web matching service for food ingredients "ShareShima" launched in October 2019 as a service that enables developers and buyers of food manufacturers to search for food ingredients on the web. The number of accesses has been increasing as a new service to search for food ingredients amidst cancellation of exhibitions and business meetings due to COVID-19 widespread....
New portal offers easy search on Halal materials for cosmetics
The Watahan Group has launched TR ORGANIC Materials, a website that allows users to search for 100% naturally derived ingredients from across the world. For the cosmetics and food beverage markets, the site offers a selection of 100% natural ingredients collected by Watahan Trading Co., Ltd. from across the globe, including South America (mainly Mexico), India, and Germany. You can find out about their features, download catalogues and request samples. The search for halal-certified ingredients can also narrow down in the cosmetics sector, which may help Japanese firms to develop...
Halal Serum: For Beautiful Hair, Nourishing Your Scalp
Number Three Inc., a manufacturer of professional haircare products, launched a new scalp serum from its "Hue Care" lineup on 23 September 2020 (Wed). It is a lineup of hair care products that maintain beautiful, translucent colour finishes. It caught the eyes of our Salam Groovy Japan's editorial team as all products under the Hue Care lineup including the serum, are halal-certified so Muslims can rest assured. (more…)
Emergency Survival: Halal Nasi Goreng & Biryani To The Rescue
Onisi Foods Co., Ltd, a company known for producing emergency Alpha Rice emergency rations and space food, launched "Onisi's Nasi Goreng" and "Onisi's Biryani" on 21st April 2020. They are perfect as emergency rations and stockpiles with a shelf life of 5 years and 6 months.*Alpha Rice: unique rice that is perfectly steamed and then dried via "alpha modification", which "alpha" refers to the state of starch contained in the rice. The company also committed to developing products for Muslims, who make up a quarter of the world's population, finally...