Newswrap: Halal Industry

The Indian government has issued guidelines for halal meat certification to streamline the export process; Saudi Arabia's SFDA is testing a blockchain-based system for transparent food tracking; Malaysia plans to build its first lab-grown meat facility to reduce the carbon footprint; Japan is now certified to export halal Kobe beef to Saudi Arabia

Regulatory - India
Indian Commerce ministry notifies guidelines for certification of halal meat products. (April 6th, 2023)

The Indian government has tightened regulations for the export of halal meat and its products. Meat and its products can now only be exported as 'halal certified' if they are produced, processed, and packaged in facilities with a valid certificate issued by an accredited body. The new rules aim to streamline the halal certification process for Indian meat exporters. (The Economic Times)

Regulatory - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: SFDA enables consumers to track sources of food and beverages via blockchain. (April 13th, 2023)

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has partnered with the Digital Government Authority (DGA) to test a blockchain-based system that enables consumers to track food and beverage sources in a transparent way. The experiment aims to enhance digital transformation and upgrade the digital economy in Saudi Arabia, while ensuring food safety. (Halal Focus)