Tunisian food sector leverages domestic halal traditions for export certification
The country’s halal practices mean exporters can promote their goods into predominantly Muslim regions without change.
Tunis: The Tunisian food sector is demonstrating how industries can leverage traditional halal practices used domestically to generate certification whereby its products can be exported to Muslim-majority markets.
“When we say a food product is halal that does not just mean the absence of alcohol and pork, but most importantly because it does not harm the health of its consumers,” said Nawel Jebali, senior technician for the halal sector at Tunisian standards organisation INNORPI (Institut National de la Normalisation et de la Propriété Industrielle) that issues renewable three-year halal certificates in the country.
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