JNC Corporation Earns Halal Certification for Polylysine in Southeast Asia

JNC Corporation has obtained Halal certification for its polylysine from the Japan Halal Association for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. The certification lets it supply polylysine for non-food uses such as cosmetics, personal care and hygiene products to customers in these four countries who require Halal-compliant solutions. The company says polylysine, a cationic peptide made from L-lysine, is already approved as a food additive in Japan, South Korea, the United States and China, and it will pursue registrations for food use in each country.

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Polylysine is a cationic peptide produced by fermentation from L-lysine, and it is valued mainly as an antimicrobial preservative. Its best-known use is in food, where it helps control microbial growth in products such as cooked rice, noodles, seasonings and prepared dishes. Outside food, formulators use it in cosmetics, personal care and hygiene products that need preservation without relying on conventional synthetic biocides. Demand in these segments tracks consumer interest in cleaner-label ingredients and the growth of regional beauty and personal care manufacturing. Halal certification matters because many buyers in Muslim-majority markets require documented compliance across their supply chains, which can determine whether a supplier is eligible for a tender or a long-term contract. Certification of this kind tends to widen the customer base for an established producer rather than change industry capacity, so it mainly affects which suppliers qualify for regional business.

Source: official release on jnc-corp.co.jp. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.