Accurate & Transparent Product Labeling
This criterion assesses the accuracy, transparency, and safety of product labeling, ensuring consumers receive complete, truthful, and accessible information. It evaluates the organization's commitment to 'Amanah' (trust) by providing clear details on ingredients, origin, halal certification, nutrition, usage, allergens, and hazards. To manage diverse product portfolios, the organization implements a mandatory 'SKU Regulatory Classification & Channel Applicability' process (Decision Tree) to determine the specific regulatory regime (e.g., Food, Cosmetics, Chemicals, Electronics) and channel requirements (Physical, Digital, PPDS) before label generation. Deception is strictly prohibited (Man ghashshana fa laysa minna). The organization appoints a 'Labeling/Claims Responsible Officer' (Amanah Owner) to oversee compliance and report risks to senior leadership/trustees. The system ensures 'Digital Parity' where online information matches physical labels exactly. Mandatory on-pack disclosures are never replaced by QR codes. The organization maintains a category-and-market compliance matrix and a rigorous change control system to update labels based on formulation, regulation, or scientific changes.
| Metric | Product Label Compliance Rate |
|---|---|
| Target | 100% |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Method | Audits of 10% high-risk SKUs monthly + Quarterly full-field audit |
| Unit | Percentage |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Labeling is ad-hoc. No classification process. Claims are unsubstantiated. High risk of non-compliance.
Level 2: Developing
Basic process exists. Labels generally accurate but digital parity is weak. Claims have some evidence but no formal file. Reactive change control.
Level 3: Established
Standardized process with Classification Decision Tree. Claims Substantiation Files required. PPDS and PAL policies defined. Digital parity checked manually. Compliance matrix maintained.
Level 4: Advanced
Proactive management. Data-driven updates. Comprehension testing implemented. Automated checks for some channels. Strong governance reporting.
Level 5: Optimizing
Industry leader. Automated digital parity. Full Halal Integrity Register. Zero Tier 1 incidents. 'Sadd al-dharā’i' design rules fully integrated. Continuous benchmarking.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Disproportionate; micro charities do not operate formal retail arms requiring SKU matrices or regulatory classification. |
| Small | exempt | Disproportionate; unlikely to sell regulated products requiring formal claims substantiation files. |
| Medium | optional | Only applicable if the charity operates a formal trading subsidiary or dedicated retail shop. |
| Large | partial | Applies to trading arms; requirements scale based on the volume and regulatory categories of merchandise sold. |
| Major | full | Essential for major charities with extensive retail operations, diverse SKUs, and complex trading subsidiaries. |
Applicable When
- The organization manufactures, sells, or distributes products with labels.
- The organization makes claims (halal, ethical, eco) about products.
- The organization sells via distance means (online/app).
- The organization prepares food Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS).
Not Applicable When
- The organization acts solely as a logistics carrier without ownership or control over product presentation.
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