Vietnam has introduced its first comprehensive legal framework for halal products and services, with Decree 127 taking effect on June 1, establishing rules on certification, labelling, and traceability in a move aimed at expanding the country's halal exports and also attracting Muslim tourists.
The decree, issued in April, requires companies to register with the Ministry of Science and Technology before conducting halal training, consultancy, or certification, and strengthens labelling requirements so halal products are clearly identified on packaging.
The framework is being paired with institutional support for exporters. The HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre, recently launched in Hanoi, plans to represent Vietnamese businesses at halal trade expos in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Turkiye.
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Muhammad Ali Bandial