A BLOCKCHAIN SOLUTION FOR THE HALAL INDUSTRY
INCREASED TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST
HalalOnChain offers a clear and verifiable history for halal products, enabling customers to follow their food’s path from farm to table. This assures consumers that the product complies with all regulations and proper halal slaughter practices, increasing their trust in the product’s safety and origin. For instance, if someone wants to know the origin of their meat, they can scan a QR code on its package. This scan reveals a Digital Product Passport (DPP) that details the meat’s journey, including the farm of origin, the processing slaughterhouse and the distribution path to the store. This transparency allows consumers to make well-informed choices about their food purchases.
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
HalalOnChain streamlines record-keeping in the halal industry by offering a digital system for tracking products. This system stores key details like origin and production methods, accessible to everyone in the supply chain, thereby reducing the need for manual records. This reduces errors common with manual data handling. HalalOnChain ensures accurate information and enhances traceability, making it easier to track products from source to consumer, crucial in recalls or safety incidents.
REDUCED FRAUD
HalalOnChain helps to reduce fraud by providing a secure and tamper-proof audit log. Currently, there is a risk of fraud in the halal supply chain. For example, some businesses may falsely claim their products are halal. Our solution helps to reduce this risk by providing a secure and tamper-proof way to track the products. The information stored on the blockchain is immutable, which means that it cannot be changed or deleted.
TRACEABILITY
HalalOnChain provides a complete and transparent record of the journey of a product, from the farm to the table. This information can be accessed by producers, their customers and regulatory authorities. This allows everyone involved in the halal supply chain to know exactly where the product came from and how it was produced. This can help to ensure the safety and quality of the product, as well as its compliance with regulations and standards.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
HalalOnChain helps to ensure the quality and safety of products by providing a record of their production process. This information can be used to identify and track any potential problems in the supply chain. This helps to prevent recalls and other food safety incidents.
ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
HalalOnChain helps to ensure that products are sourced from ethical and sustainable sources. This information can be used to make informed purchasing decisions. This is important to many consumers, who are increasingly concerned about the environmental and ethical impact of their food choices.
THE FUTURE OF HALAL INDUSTRIES
TOURISM
The tourism industry can enhance transparency and trust in halal tourism offerings. HalalOnChain allows for the transparent recording and verification of various aspects of halal tourism, including halal-certified accommodations, halal food establishments, prayer facilities and other halal-friendly services..
COSMETICS
HalalOnChain’s platform allows for the creation of digital identities for each halal cosmetic product, incorporating information such as ingredients, certifications and manufacturing methods. These digital identities are stored on the Blockchain, ensuring that the data remains tamper-proof and accessible for relevant parties, including consumers and certification authorities.
LOGISTICS
Halal logistics can be made more transparent and traceable. Blockchain technology allows for the recording and verification of each step in the logistics process, including the sourcing, handling, storage and transportation of halal products. This transparency ensures that halal standards are upheld, reducing the risk of contamination or non-compliance.
PHARMACEUTICALS
Pharmaceutical companies can establish a transparent and traceable supply chain for halal medications. HalalOnChain’s platform allows for the recording and verification of every step in the production, distribution and dispensing processes. This transparency ensures the integrity of halal pharmaceuticals, giving assurance to consumers that their medications are compliant with halal standards.
DATA COLLECTION APP
The UNISOT Data Collection App (DCA) is a mobile-friendly, web-based application tailored to simplify data collection for field workers. This intuitive app is pivotal in efficiently gathering essential information from various field operations, covering a broad spectrum of activities and measurements. Through the DCA, field workers can effortlessly log diverse data types, ranging from completing job tasks and capturing delivery specifics to recording quantitative metrics like quantities, weights, geographical locations. etc.
A key feature of the DCA is its capability to securely record detailed information about raw materials, including aspects of their processing, handling and chain-of-custody, along with methods used and volumes processed. This functionality is critical across sectors where tracing the lifecycle of products, from raw material sourcing to recycling, is essential. Moreover, the app supports documenting the logistics involved in loading, transportation and delivery of goods, making it an invaluable asset for logistics and supply chain management.
The UNISOT Data Collection App is an effective tool for inventory management and waste reduction, facilitating the accurate registration of inventory levels and discarded items. Whether it’s employed for monitoring field operations, assuring the quality of goods in transit, or keeping inventory records current, the DCA stands out as an essential tool, enhancing both the precision and efficiency of data collection in the field.
P – GFSI – ISO
HalalOnChain enhances transparency and trust in the halal industry. It enables customers to make informed choices by providing verifiable information about product origins, certifications and compliance with industry standards such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and ISO 22000.
TRUTH. TRANSPARENCY. TRUST.
UNISOT, the Universal Source of Truth, is a groundbreaking Asset Traceability Platform based on Blockchain & AI technologies. It utilizes the transparent and secure nature of Blockchain technology to provide transparency, traceability and efficiency in halal supply chain management. UNISOT’s HalalOnChain, driven by Smart Digital Twin Technology, is poised to revolutionize the halal industry. The benefits are vast, ranging from enhanced traceability and transparency to substantial improvements in efficiency and consumer trust. By placing unique QR codes or RFID on each product, customers can use their mobile phones to scan and access a wealth of information through a Digital Product Passport. The Digital Product Passport contains information upheld by UNISOT’s Smart Digital Twin technology, ensuring instant availability of verified, current details about every product. . HalalOnChain contributes to sustainability efforts by enabling the tracking of eco-friendly practices and ethical sourcing in the supply chain. This empowers costumers to support businesses that prioritize sustainability and ethical considerations.
UNISOT’s Chain-of-Custody (CoC) function provides secure and transparent traceability. It creates an accurate, timestamped record of each transaction, ensuring real-time visibility of a product’s journey from production to delivery. It involves authenticating each participant in the supply chain and thereby adding layers of accountability and trust. UNISOT’s CoC delivers undeniable proof of a product’s Chain-of-Custody, ensuring its authenticity.
E-LIABILITY
UNISOT’s E-liability function (ELI) offers transparent GHG emissions tracking across business supply and distribution chains, refining the current system and reducing inaccuracies and manipulations. Companies measure their direct (Scope 1) emissions, termed “E-liabilities”, in units of various gases like CO2, CH4, N2O and O3. These emissions are allocated to products using traditional accounting techniques. The product’s ‘price’ then reflects both its financial price as well as its environmental price. All these records are securely stored on the Blockchain. Finally, consumers can view the total emissions associated with a product through the UNISOT Digital Product Passport, aiding in informed purchasing decisions based on a product’s environmental impact.
DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is designed to comply with both EU and US regulations, such as Traceability (EC 1781/2006), Farm-to-Fork (EC 178/2002), The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). These regulations underscore the critical role of traceability in food safety. The DPP ensures that all stakeholders in the supply chain, from the farmer’s soil to the consumer’s microbiome, have access to relevant product information. It also includes the necessary data attributes for tracking any substances of concern throughout the product’s lifecycle. This alignment with EU regulations and adherence to the principles of the General Food Law Regulation ensures comprehensive food safety and transparency.
The digital product passport’s content is dependent on the specific product and its category, encompassing a variety of information such as:
- Origin: Where and how the product was made.
- Manufacturing details: Information on the production process.
- Distribution and delivery: How the product reaches consumers.
- Usage guidelines: Instructions and best practices for using the product.
- Recycling processes: Ways to recycle or dispose of the product responsibly.
This information is supported by a detailed set of data that traces the product’s lifecycle.
The significance of this passport includes:
- Telling the story of the product and its components’ journey.
- Offering insights into the product’s origins, enhancing transparency.
- Assuring environmental integrity to prevent greenwashing.
- Facilitating a move towards a circular economy, focusing on the longevity, recyclability and efficiency of materials and methods.
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL BENEFITS
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) serves two important purposes: external use for customer engagement and internal use for companies to leverage data benefits. Both aspects contribute significantly to transforming business practices, enhancing stakeholder relationships and promoting compliance with regulatory standards, all aligned with broader societal and environmental objectives.
EXTERNAL USE CASES
BRANDING AND MARKETING
This feature enriches the product’s story and appeal by providing detailed narratives, attractive images, and engaging videos. It helps in establishing a strong brand identity and emotional connection with the consumer, enhancing marketing efforts.
VERIFIED PRODUCT DETAILS
A unique id and QR-code gives access to a wealth of information such as origin, ingredients, journey through the supply chain and sustainability practices. This plays a crucial role in combating counterfeit products. Consumers can verify the authenticity to ensure they receive genuine products.
PROVABLE DATA
Digitally signed data from verified sources on the blockchain ensures data is provable, with creators held legally accountable. This solidifies data integrity, enables transparent traceability, and upholds the authenticity and legal liability for information entered.
LOYALTY CERTIFICATES
Allows customers to buy loyalty certificates, directly supporting the people involved in the production of the product or contributing to charitable causes. This feature builds a sense of community and goodwill and strengthens customer loyalty to the brand.
DIRECT FEEDBACK
Creates a direct communication channel for customers to share feedback about their product experiences. This feedback is crucial for businesses to gain insights into consumer preferences and improve their products and services accordingly.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Encourages eco-friendly responsible behavior by offering incentives for returning packaging materials. This not only promotes recycling but also aligns the brand with sustainability goals and the principles of a circular economy.
INTERNAL USE CASES
TARGETED PRODUCT RECALL
Facilitates rapid identification and tracking of products in the event of a recall, minimizing risk to consumers and reputational damage. The passport’s detailed product history allows for targeted recalls, ensuring only affected products are withdrawn.
COMPLIANCE
Ensures compliance with the new ESPR and DPP regulations by enhancing product traceability, providing accessible and comprehensive product information, and facilitating environmental impact reporting, all of which are key aspects of these regulations.
DATA SHARING
Offers access to critical data sharing across the supply chain, enabling faster, more informed decision-making. Detailed product data helps in responding quickly to market demands, inventory needs and operational changes.
AUDITABILITY
E2E Traceability plays a pivotal role in enhancing the auditability of the mineral supply chain. By providing a secure, transparent, and comprehensive data repository, it enables auditors to effectively verify compliance, assess ethical practices, and ensure responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Demonstrates commitment to social responsibility and responsible products. This transparency supports corporate social responsibility initiatives and aligns with consumer expectations for socially conscious brands.
QUALITY CONTROL
The Digital Product Passport plays a crucial role in quality control. It allows for better collaboration across the supply chain and helps companies to quickly identify and rectify any quality issues, ensuring ambitious standards are consistently met.
NAVIGATING SUPPLY CHAIN REGULATIONS
CSDDD – CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY DUE DILIGENCE DIRECTIVE
UNISOT’s Asset Traceability Platform aids companies in complying with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) through its automated solution for mapping supplier networks. This helps ensure business practices meet the directive’s human rights and environmental standards, starting from 2024 to 2026.
EUDR – EU Deforestation Regulation
UNISOT’s Blockchain & AI platform helps companies comply with the EU’s Deforestation-free Products Regulation by tracking products from source to market, ensuring they’re not linked to deforestation. It stores detailed origin and compliance data, simplifying due diligence and supporting sustainable practices. This will be effective from December 30, 2024.
CBAM – CARBON BORDER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
UNISOT’s Asset Traceability Platform is crucial for EU’s CBAM compliance, providing advanced data collection tools for accurate carbon calculation, real-time reporting and secure integration. It ensures compliance with CBAM’s verification standards, facilitating a smooth transition and preparation for full implementation by 2026.
CSRD – Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
UNISOT’s Asset Traceability Platform streamlines CSRD compliance for companies with its secure data collection across the supply chain. It tracks and manages vital ESG data, enhancing transparency and supporting sustainable practices. This system aligns with CSRD requirements, aiding responsible business operations from January 1, 2024.
FDA – The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
HalalonChain’s traceability capabilities support companies in meeting the FSMA requirements by offering a comprehensive, transparent and easily accessible record of meat production, processing and distribution.
EPA Scope 3 GHG Emissions
UNISOT’s HalalOnChain enables companies to track and report on their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain, helping them to identify areas for improvement and comply with EPA guidelines.