There has recently been a text message going around informing us that the Rubicon brand soft drinks contain 0.05% of alcohol. However, on the rubicon website (http://www.rubiconexotic.com/Halal_page.htm) it states

"If you were to analyse soft drinks you would find a tiny trace amount of ethyl alcohol in many of the finished products. The reason this is common in soft drinks is because the flavouring process often results in a trace of ethyl alcohol. This amount is typically less than 0.05% - a level that is so low that the body metabolises the ethyl alcohol faster than it is consumed meaning it can have no intoxicating effect".

The company go on further informing us they have been accredited by the Muslim Law (Shariah) Council UK, who testify that its drinks are in compliance with the rules of Shariah and, therefore, are Halal for Muslims to consume. I would appreciate if you could clarrify the above and confirm it is alright for Muslims to consume.