Saudi and Malaysian Leaders Discuss Unifying Halal Standards and Collaboration
Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), held a meeting with two high-ranking Malaysian officials: Dr. Mohamad Naim Bin Mokhtar, the Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs, and Dr. Hakimah Yusuf, the Director General of the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM).
The primary objective of the discussions was to strengthen and boost the halal industry, with a particular focus on unifying halal standards and enhancing legislative and technical collaboration between the two countries.
The importance of creating a global regulatory framework for the halal industry was emphasized during the meeting.
This framework would involve the development of international oversight mechanisms and ensuring the authenticity of halal products on a global scale.
Both parties expressed their commitment to recognizing and accepting halal products and certificates from each other's countries.
To formalize this partnership, a memorandum of understanding was signed.
This agreement includes the mutual recognition of halal certificates issued by the Saudi Halal Center and JAKIM.
Additionally, the two parties will collaborate in various areas, such as training, research, and laboratory analysis, to further enhance their cooperation and support for the halal industry.
The importance of creating a global regulatory framework for the halal industry was emphasized during the meeting.
This framework would involve the development of international oversight mechanisms and ensuring the authenticity of halal products on a global scale.
Both parties expressed their commitment to recognizing and accepting halal products and certificates from each other's countries.
To formalize this partnership, a memorandum of understanding was signed.
This agreement includes the mutual recognition of halal certificates issued by the Saudi Halal Center and JAKIM.
Additionally, the two parties will collaborate in various areas, such as training, research, and laboratory analysis, to further enhance their cooperation and support for the halal industry.
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