Most people nowadays know the word ‘halal’, also non-Islamic people. You often see the word on food packages or on restaurant billboards. But what the exact meaning of the word halal is, is often less well known. So, first a short explanation. The Arabic word ‘halal’ (حلال) means ‘permissible’, it’s that simple. When a certain product is halal, it means that people who live by Islamic rules can safely eat, drink or consume it in a different way. There are clear guidelines within the global Islamic community, that can be applied anywhere. The religious system of laws and regulations within Islam is called the Sharia. These rules aren’t just about food and drinks, but also about which behaviour fits within the regulations. When a certain ingredient or behaviour isn’t halal, we call it ‘haram’ (Arabic: حَرَام ). Haram means ‘forbidden’. The Sharia isn’t clear about certain things (like new products for example), but because of the quantity of new products each year, that makes sense. Fortunately, it ís known if CBD Oil, and the hemp plants the oil is made of, is halal or haram. Interestingly the rules of the Sharia in this area, are largely similar to the applicable Dutch and European laws and regulations.