malasya &ndashcardiabioplastics limited has received halal certification for its range of biohybrid resins, opening new potential markets for the australian bioplastics resins supplier. derived from renewable sources, biohybrid resins now have formal acknowledgement of compliance with islamic laws regarding safety and quality, allowing them to be used in and by muslim cultures worldwide.frank glatz, managing director of cardiabioplastics, said that the halal certification is a significant commercial milestone for the company. &ldquothe halal symbol has gained significant commercial value across the globe because the underlying principles of the criteria are universal and transcend boundaries of race and religion. quite simply, it provides assurance of absolute quality in the product and manufacturing process.&rdquoand completes &ldquomeeting the strict halal criteria imposed by islamic law is universal recognition that our biohybrid resins are safe to use in food packaging applications are manufactured hygienically using high quality techniques and resources and that consumers can place trust in our products.&rdquo&ldquomalaysian halal certification opens up a wealth of opportunities for cardia to market its renewable biohybrid resin technology to the global and rapidly growing muslim community,&rdquo said glatz. &ldquoit is estimated that 1.6 billion people worldwide follow muslim teachings, therefore having halal certification opens up the opportunity for cardia to significantly increase our market share of the global plastics and packaging industries.&rdquohe also noted the potential of halal certification, which can apply to a number of categories, including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and cosmetic products and consumables. &ldquoit is a significant achievement for cardia, giving us a competitive edge applicable on a global scale,&rdquo dr glatz said.contributed by stuart hoggardeditor´s note the halal certification was recently issued to cardia by the chinese islamic association which is an appointed halal certification body by halal malaysia, department of islamic development malaysia jakim. jakim is recognised throughout the islamic world and therefore make cardia&rsquoshalal certification credible in all muslim countries. 
