Photo: Hartlepool, UK - June 30, 2016: Asda Superstore exterior. Asda is the UK's second largest chain by market share, after Tesco.
UK-based The Halal Cosmetics Company will launch a range of products in May exclusive to Asda, making it the first major UK retailer to launch halal cosmetics, the skincare company’s founder and director Salma Chaudhry told Salaam Gateway.
"Asda were keen to be the first mainstream UK retailer to launch halal cosmetics, understanding that halal is not just about food and drink," said Chaudhry.
According to Chaudhry, The Halal Cosmetics Company range will be carried in 54 Asda stores and will also be available on the retailer’s online home shopping website.
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