A need producing food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics for Muslim consumers is that not only the products themselves must be 'halal' (lawful); also everything used inside the production area must be halal-certified. Merck halal-certified dehydrated culture media for microbiological QC for environmental monitoring and aseptic process simulation are in compliance with this need.

• Halal-certified annually according to JAKIM MS and MUI HAS halal standards
• In compliance with with both Islamic teaching and specified international regulations
• High-quality media for hygiene monitoring and microbiological QC testing
• Certified annually by KF Kosher and Fidelity Kosher

Manufacturers of food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics can use these products to prepare contact plates, dip slides, and other formats used for microbiological quality control (QC) testing in halal-certified production areas without implications for their halal status.