Leaders of the rapidly expanding global halal industry operators frequently draw attention to the absence of an authoritative text to elucidate both the shariah credibility of halal and its market presence. The first of its kind in the English language, this book answers this demand, serving as a reference work on the shariah foundations of the halal industry and a valuable resource not only for industry operators and decision-makers but also for students and scholars of Islam and members of the general public.