Cosmetics are a necessity that is inseparable from life. Consumers are required to be smart in choosing cosmetic products that are halal and safe so as not to interfere with the function of cosmetics for beauty. Currently, cosmetics made from vegan ingredients are being loved by young people. There is an assumption that vegan cosmetics are always halal and safe, even though this is not always true. So, how do you choose halal and safe vegan cosmetics?
Since 2015, the halal market has continued to increase overall throughout the world. The halal market is not only growing among Muslims in majority countries but also non-Muslim majority countries, such as the United States, England, Japan, and China. It is estimated that by 2030, more than 25% of the world’s population will be Muslim.
RnD Raw Material Scientist PT. Paragon Technology and Innovation, apt. Revi Pribadi, S.Farm., conveyed this in an online seminar themed “Clean Beauty Exploring Halal and Vegan Beauty, Free from Harmful Ingredients” held by the Assessment Institute for Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics (LPPOM) on November 21, 2024.
He explained several reasons why cosmetics must be halal certified. First, there is a risk that the ingredients contain or are contaminated with impurities, such as soap, mascara and hair dye. Second, some types of cosmetic products are impermeable to water, such as body lotion. Suppose these two reasons are present in cosmetic products used by Muslim consumers. In that case, their worship is not accepted because they are in an impure state and there are parts of the skin that cannot be penetrated by water during ablution. Third, cosmetics can be accidentally swallowed. This can be considered as food that must be free from haram and impure things, such as lipstick, lip cream, and lip balm.
“The next important aspect of cosmetic products is in terms of safety. Safe cosmetics must of course comply with government regulations issued by the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). Next, the dosage of raw materials must be in accordance with the needs, complete toxicology data of raw materials and have gone through safety assessment and safety tests for cosmetic products,” said Revi.
In addition to having to be certified halal and safe, cosmetics are also currently starting to follow the vegan lifestyle trend, which initially focused on food and beverages. Currently, more and more cosmetics, such as body care and beauty products, are competing to use animal-free or vegan ingredients.
According to the Corporate Advisor for Sustainability, Creativity, and Innovation Martha Tilaar Group, apt. Dra. Nuning S. Barwa, MBA., The Global Vegan Cosmetics Market is worth USD 17.42 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 25.51 Billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of annual growth rate of 5.6% during the period 2022 to 2028.
“The increase in vegan consumerism globally, where vegan products support social and environmental concerns. Customers are now increasingly aware of the impact of their purchases on the environment and the situation in which the product is made, including the product production process to the harmful content in the product. This is one of the main causes that drives the progress of the vegan cosmetics market,” explained Nuning.
On the same occasion, the President of the World Vegan Organization & Vegan Society Indonesia, Dr. Susianto, said that veganism is an extraordinary business trend at this time. This trend in the business world is increasing sharply, including vegan cosmetics. Therefore, vegan certification is essential for marketing vegan cosmetic products.
“A product that claims to be vegan needs to undergo vegan testing and laboratory tests. Laboratory testing aims so that vegan products can prevent consumers from fraud or false claims. In addition, consumers of vegan products have a sense of security when vegan products have been certified vegan,” said Susianto.
Head of LPPOM MUI Laboratory, Heryani, S.Si., M.TPn., conveyed regarding the halal side in the form of halal criteria for cosmetic ingredients such as the origin of the ingredients must not come from ingredients and be free from haram/impure, ingredients that are microbial products must meet the requirements for microbial ingredients and the criteria for alcohol/ethanol and by-products from the production process.
“Critical ingredients must be equipped with sufficient supporting documents in the form of halal certificate documents, specifications/technical data sheets, flow diagrams, statements, questionnaires, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Certificates of Analysis and mechanisms to ensure the validity of supporting material documents,” explained Hery.
Business actors who have cosmetic products that have not registered for halal certification can register by selecting LPH LPPOM to carry out halal checks in order to comply with regulations set by the government. LPPOM can be contacted through the Customer Care service at Call Center 14056 or WhatsApp at 0811-1148-696. You can also learn more about the flow and process of halal certification by attending the Introduction to Halal Certification (PSH) class, which is held regularly every week: https://halalmui.org/pengenalan-sertifikasi-halal/. The LPPOM laboratory also offers various lab testing services, including food safety and vegan claims for your cosmetic products. (ZUL)
