Is it normal to hate halal food certification?

Halal food certification is where food/drink manufacturers and processors pay fees to Islamic halal certification organisations to ensure that food is manufactured or processed in a way that is in accordance with Islamic religious food rules.

Profits made from charging these fees go to fund Islamic mosques and other Islamic causes no matter who eventually consumes the food/drink.

All food/drink manufactured and processed by those manufacturers who pay are affected by this fee if it is part of the agreement between certifying body and manufacturer/processer. This means that when non-Muslim people buy food/drink coming from these manufacters and processors, they are supporting Islamic mosques and other Islamic causes through the fees paid by those who manufacture or process it.

Manufacturers and processors will often get food Halal-certified in order to improve their exports to Islamic countries. The advantage for Muslims is that it give them peace of mind tha such food/drink is acceptable to consume from a Islamic point of view.

Example:

"Five simple steps for granting halal certificate:

1. Halal certification application
2. Application evaluation 
3. Halal certification agreement and PRICE QUOTE
4. On-site audit
5. Certification decision"

Source: Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America http://www.ifanca.org/Pages/HalalApplication.aspx