A new halal certification scheme is set to be introduced in Hong Kong following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong.
Announced on May 10, the agreement outlines plans to develop a halal-related quality mark, or Q mark, for products and services that meet Shariah-compliant standards. The Islamic Community Fund will issue the certification, which aims to boost the confidence of Muslim consumers both locally and internationally.
Federation chairman Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung said the Q mark is expected to help local businesses tap into the global Muslim market, which represents more than 2 billion people, or approximately 25% of the world’s population.
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Muhammad Ali Bandial