Latest regional initiatives in halal standards and accreditation: a step towards harmonization?
Official halal standards are no longer the domain of Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Recent initiatives in the GCC region, as well as international efforts under the umbrella of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are driving the next phase in the regulation of the halal food industry.
These new, updated standards will apply directly to halal certification bodies (HCBs) and accreditation agencies, taking the much-needed convergence process a major step forward.
What impact will this have on food manufacturers? Which regions will be most affected? How will this change the dynamics of the global halal food market?
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Abdalhamid Evans, DinarStandard Associate Partner