Saudi halal center launches ESG-aligned halal mark track

The Saudi Halal Center, part of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has launched a new halal mark track aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, aiming to enhance product credibility and support the long-term sustainability of the Kingdom’s halal sector.

Announcing the initiative in partnership with the public investment fund–owned Halal Product Development Company and THIQAH, the center stated that the new framework integrates Saudi Arabia’s approved halal standards with ESG compliance requirements. A spokesperson for the center stated that the alignment is intended to “increase confidence in halal products and strengthen their competitiveness in regional and international markets.”

The initiative forms part of a wider collaboration between Halal Product Development Company and THIQAH to build a more advanced halal ecosystem. According to the announcement, the partnership will introduce more precise criteria for evaluating products and services, improve beneficiary experience, and help certified establishments meet global quality and sustainability benchmarks.

Authorities said the halal mark track is designed as a strategic project to support operational efficiency, expand export opportunities and reinforce Saudi Arabia’s position as a key hub in the global halal industry. The framework also aims to help both local and international companies align with evolving international standards in halal production and ESG compliance.