AAK Sweden
Specialty vegetable oils & fats. Specialty fats/oils
Halal Compliance Stack
Every supplier is assessed across seven independent layers. Layers marked "unassessed" are shown honestly — they haven't been proven either way.
Raw-material inputs have been AI-assessed; buyer diligence should verify supplier declarations and halal evidence for each flagged input.
| Input | Why it matters | Source | Status | Flag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emulsifiers (e.g., Polysorbate 80) | Emulsifiers can be derived from animal or plant sources; plant-derived certified polysorbate is required [2]. | — | Mashbooh | — | |
Oleochemical fatty acid derivatives | Derivatives like stearic acid or glycerin can be animal-derived (tallow) or plant-derived; plant-based sources are required for halal compliance [2]. | — | Mashbooh | — | |
Specialty vegetable fats | Vegetable fats are inherently halal, but processing aids and potential cross-contamination need verification. | — | Compliant | — | |
Specialty vegetable oils | Vegetable oils are inherently halal, but processing aids and potential cross-contamination need verification. | — | Compliant | — |
Certifications on file
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Where these certifications open doors
| Market | Authority | Certifier | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | BPJPH | HFFIA | Partial | Application in progress with BPJPH. |
| Singapore | MUIS | HFFIA | Recognised | Mutual recognition. |
| Malaysia | JAKIM | HFFIA | Recognised | Food and feed sectors. |
| Saudi Arabia | SFDA | HQC | Conditional | Case-by-case approval for pharma excipients. |
| UAE | ESMA | HQC | Conditional | Conditional pending annual re-audit. |
| Indonesia | BPJPH | HQC | Conditional | Recognised for raw materials only; other sectors pending. |
| Malaysia | JAKIM | HQC | Recognised | Full recognition; pharma and chemicals specialist. |
What this supplier means for buyers
AAK Sweden, as a supplier of specialty vegetable oils and fats, has an 'unassessed' halal position. The AI assessment of their raw materials highlights significant 'mashbooh' (doubtful) inputs. Oleochemical fatty acid derivatives and emulsifiers like Polysorbate 80 are high-risk, as their source (animal vs. plant) is critical for halal compliance [1, 2]. European B2B buyers targeting Muslim-majority markets (e.g., MY, ID, SA, AE, TR, GCC) must conduct thorough due diligence to verify the plant-based origin of these critical ingredients and confirm the absence of haram processing aids or cross-contamination. This requires direct engagement with AAK Sweden to obtain supplier declarations and, ideally, third-party halal certification for these specific products.