OIC standards body SMIIC sets up new halal pharmaceuticals technical committee


The Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries (SMIIC) has set up a new technical committee for halal pharmaceuticals to drive the standardisation process of the sector.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation body said in a statement on Monday (Nov 25) that TC16 – Halal Pharmaceuticals Issues will be helmed by chairperson Prof. Dr. Zhari Ismail for the term 2020-2025.

Malaysia will take on secretariat responsibilities as the originator of the proposal for the new technical committee.

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