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Halal industry wrap: Russia to unveil first halal PCR lab

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31 Dec 2023
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Here's a roundup of key developments across the halal industry ecosystem during the month of December 

Editor's note: The year is drawing to a close with positive news on the halal front across several key markets. Russia's first halal PCR lab is set to open in Kazan, Pakistan is gearing up to open a halal certification centre, the first in the country, while Bangladesh eyes scaling halal exports to Gulf countries.

Philippines is developing its national roadmap for the halal industry, Malaysia is looking to invigorate its small and medium enterprises, while powerhouse Japan is actively exploring additional investment opportunities in Malaysia. Good news all around!

 

Company News

Saudi Arabia / Malaysia
HPDC and HDC signs a strategic partnership at Halal Expo London
Halal Products Development Corporation (HPDC) in the United Kingdom has signed a strategic partnership with Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) to enhance the growth of the halal industry in Saudi Arabia and globally.

The agreement outlines the exchange of information on industry-leading practices and successful Halal ecosystem models between the two companies. (Zawya)

 

Operational Developments

Russia
Russia’s first halal PCR lab to open in Kazan
The region of Tatarstan is set to inaugurate a new halal center in Kazan and introduce Russia's first Muslim laboratory capable of detecting pig DNA in a PCR test.

Additionally, a Muslim-friendly loyalty system is slated to be introduced to better serve the population, reflecting Tatarstan's commitment to initiatives that align with Islamic principles. (Realnoe Vremya)

Pakistan
Pakistan to unveil first halal certification centre 
Pakistan is set to establish its first halal certification centre, aiming to provide a convenient way for people to verify certified halal products through a toll-free telephone number.

Akhtar Ahmad Bhugio, the Director General of Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA), shared this information during an awareness session at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). (Business Recorder)

 

Trade Developments

Philippines
Philippines develops national roadmap for halal industry
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry is formulating a nationwide road map for the halal industry in preparation for an international exhibition scheduled for the year 2024.

With ambitions to showcase the best halal products, the predominantly Catholic Philippines is setting significant targets to expand its domestic halal industry. (Azernews)

Saudi Arabia / Indonesia
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia collaborate to elevate halal products
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on halal product assurance cooperation, which includes the mutual recognition of each other's halal certificates.

The agreement was formalized between Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. (Asean Briefing)

 

Regulatory

Philippines
PEZA drafts guidelines for halal ecozones
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is in the process of formulating guidelines to provide incentives for activities within the halal industry.

Ludwig Daza, PEZA Ecozone Development Department Manager, stated that the investment promotion agency (IPA) is working towards creating guidelines, expected to be finalized by next year. (Philippines News Agency)

Bangladesh
Bangladesh eyes halal exports boost to Gulf countries with new policy
Bangladesh is strategically positioning itself in the global halal market and aims to boost exports to Gulf countries following the government's recent approval of a halal certification policy.

The policy, endorsed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, serves as a formal guideline and incentive for companies to adhere to international halal standards. (Arab News)


Investment

Malaysia
Malaysia: HDC to work with Solv Malaysia to help SMEs access RM2.67bil halal fund
Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has revealed a strategic collaboration with Solv Malaysia to create opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access 2.67 billion ringgits funds through the Halal Integrated Platform (HIP).

This collaboration aims to support SMEs and enhance their access to financial resources. (Halal Focus)

Japan / Malaysia
Japan's Saitama Prefecture keen to invest in halal food, machinery industries in Malaysia
Saitama Prefecture, the fifth-ranked prefecture in Japan in terms of population and economic productivity, is actively exploring additional investment opportunities in Malaysia, particularly in the halal food and automated machinery industries.

Governor Motohiro Ono highlighted that currently, 20 companies from Saitama have existing investments in Malaysia, focusing on sectors such as food manufacturing, automation, and electronics.  (The Edge Malaysia)

United States
USDA Awards $65K grant to help expand halal meat processing in Maine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director, Rhiannon Hampson, has announced the awarding of a Rural Business Development Grant to the Cooperative Development Institute (CDI).

The $65,000 grant will be utilized by the nonprofit to establish a halal meat cooperative in Maine. (Halal Focus)

 

Technology

Indonesia
Indonesia to operate halal industry data collection app in January
The Indonesian ministry of industry is set to launch the "Saliha" data collection information system for the halal industry in January 2024.

The Saliha app serves as a key component for a free halal certification application in Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal Kementerian Perindustrian (the Ministry of Industry's Halal Certification Agency).

Developed by the industry ministry, the app aims to streamline data collection and provide support for the certification process across the halal industry. (Tempo)

 

 

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