Int’l Halal Accreditation Forum seeks greater inclusivity, raises concerns on industry practices
The year-old International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) now counts 20 members from 23 countries and its presence this week at a global accreditation meeting ensures valuable face time with more than 50 other states that can help the Dubai-headquartered IHAF expand its base to achieve its global remit.
On March 31, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) started their annual week-long mid-term meetings in Frankfurt. While not formally included in the agenda, IHAF is an attendee, its Secretary-General Mohammed Saleh Badri told Salaam Gateway.
IHAF has the advantage of opening its pitch by stressing its credibility by association—most of its 20 members are part of one or both ILAC and IAF—and its organisational structure, relative to its size and level of maturity, mirrors that of the two global bodies.
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