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The Turkish government, in accordance with7060Law No. established aHalalCertification bodies (RIGHT）， 2017Year11moon18Published in the Official Gazette on the 2nd.RIGHThave50employees, affiliated with the Ministry of Economic Affairs.RIGHTis the only authorizedhalalCertification service organization. HalalCertification is voluntary in Türkiye.

background

As a term, in the last decade,“HalalFood is increasingly valued by Türkiye's food and foreign trade sectors.Halal” is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted, while “Halal"Food" refers to food that does not contain pork products, alcohol, and certain other ingredients, as defined by Islamic dietary law in the Quran. According to this dietary law, Muslims cannot eat the following foods:

l Pork or pork by-products

l Animals that died before being slaughtered

l Animals that are not slaughtered in the correct way or in the name of Allah

l Blood and blood byproducts

l Alcohol

l carnivorous birds

l Land animals without external ears

These prohibited foods and ingredients are calledharam, which means "forbidden" in Arabic.HalalFor information on food, see the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) compiled the "HalalGuidelines for the use of the term "food".HalalFood” certification is similar to any type of food certification and audit system. Whetherhalal, gluten-free,kosherWhether it's organic or certified, food certification services can help consumers make informed choices about their food.

HalalCertification and standards for food are an important component of trade with Muslim countries, but there are no global standards.HalalCertification is a document issued to a food manufacturer by a trustworthy, competent and impartial body confirming that production conforms to theHalalstandard.

According to Türkiye's Ministry of Economy, to meet the needs of the growing Muslim populationHalalProduct and document requirements, create newHalalCertification bodies are necessary, as the world's Muslim population is estimated to be18100 million people.HalalThe concept is mainly related to food, but also involves a wide range of fields such as textiles, cosmetics, logistics and services.halalThe potential global trade value of the certified sector is approximately3.9Trillion dollars, Muslims around the worldhalalThe total expenditure on the product is estimated to be1.17However, different halal standards and documentation systems have led to trade barriers. To address these issues, Türkiye advocates the establishment of the Islamic National Institute of Standards and Metrology (ISIS)SMIIC), which was established in2010Years, there are36It is headquartered in Istanbul and is affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.SMIICCommitted to developing a globalHalalA reliable certification system for product standards. Interstate certification should be carried out within the institution. Although the institute is working on establishing a commonhalalSome progress has been made towards a certification system, but the certification system is not yet operational.

Türkiye NewHalalEstablishment of a certification body

Within this scope, the Turkish Ministry of Economy2017Year5A draft law was prepared at the end of the month.2017Year11moon18On the day, the official gazette published the7060The purpose of this law is to regulateHalalCertification bodies (RIGHTThe law can be found here in Turkish.

In Türkiye, there are several associations that provideHalalCertification and inspection, such asGIMDES、THISandHALALDERSome can also be found in the countryHalalUnder the authorization of the certification body, provide products that meet the standards of other countriesHalalIt is likely that these associations will continue to be certification providers under the new certification body in the future.

Türkiye has63Hotels have adoptedHalalconcept".HalalConformity assessment bodies will assess theHalalAccording to Turkish media reports, Türkiye's firstHalalSki resort in2017Year12At a conference organized by Turkey's Central Anatolia Development Agency, the newHalalThe ski resort was introduced to travel agencies from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

TürkiyeHalalRegulatory and institutional background

Economically, the growth of exports to other Muslim countries and the increase in tourism to Türkiye from these countries have drivenHalal standardsFor example, Turkish wheat product exporters need certification from the exporting countries, which require products imported from Turkey to be labeled withHalalLabel. Turkish Standards Institute (THIS) is the only authorized standardization body in Türkiye.2011Began to organizeHalalFood certification to develop Türkiye'sHalalThis was initiated by SMIIC, of ​​which the Turkish Standards Institute was one of the founders.

Turkish Certification Body (TURKAK) is a national certification body that provides certification services in every sector in Turkey。TURKAKis a member of the European Certification and has signed a multilateral agreement (EMLA), under which signatory countries recognize and accept the equivalence of certification systems operated by signatory members. They have also in the pastHalalConformity assessment bodies provide certification, but according to the conditions set by the Islamic National Institute of Standards and Metrology,HalalConformity assessment bodies must be Muslim. As this requirement is not in line with the EU's harmonization procedures and European certification rules, the European Economic Ministry believes thatTURKAKCannot provideHalalTo avoid any problems, the Turkish government established a newHalalCertification by an independent body.

Responsibilities and powers of this organization

With the newHalalThe department associated with the certification body is the Ministry of Economy. According to the Establishment Law,HalalThe responsibilities and mandate of the certification body are as follows:

1. For established in Türkiye and abroadHalalConformity assessment bodies provideHalalCertification services, confirm andHalalCertification-related standards and measures and their implementation.

2. Within the scope of duties, represent Turkey in international and regional certification alliances and organizations, become a member, participate in management or serve as a center of these organizations, sign bilateral or multilateral mutual recognition agreements, establish cooperation with relevant certification bodies and accreditation bodies in countries where there are no such bodies.HalalCertification bodies establish links and collaborate.

3. Carry out relevantHalalConduct scientific and technological research to improveHalalActivities of accredited importance, in this context, provide education, research and publications or organize national and international congresses, seminars and similar meetings.

4. Operating business entities; procurement services; purchasing, selling, leasing and supervising property construction.

5. Perform other duties assigned by law.

According to the Ministry of Law, the agency has three components: a chairman, an advisory board, and a secretary-general. The decision-making body is the board of directors, which consists of five members appointed by the prime minister. These include two government representatives, the chairman, and two private sector representatives selected from the advisory board.

According to the Act, the Advisory Board is composed of one representative each from the following government and private sector organizations, with each member serving for a three-year term, with each organization selecting its own representative to serve on the Board.

Ministry of Science and Technology,

Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock,

Ministry of Customs and Trade,

Ministry of the Interior,

Development Department,

Ministry of Culture and Tourism,

Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education,

Ministry of Health,

Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications,

Religious Affairs Bureau (RELIGIOUS），

Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance,

Banking supervision and regulatory agencies,

Capital Markets Board of Türkiye,

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Organization,

Turkish Certification Body,

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency,

Turkish Standards Institute,

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye,

Higher Education Commission,

Turkish Export Chamber,

Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye,

Council for Foreign Economic Relations,

Association of Participating Banks of Türkiye,

Turkish Capital Market Association,

Turkish Merchants and Craftsmen's Union,

Alliance of Agricultural Chambers of Commerce,

Turkish Travel Agencies Association,

Association of Independent Traders,

Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

Turkish Hotel Association,

Turkish Milk, Meat, Food Industrialists and Manufacturers Association,

Poultry Producers and Raisers Association,

State Food Committee,

National Cotton Council,

National Red Catering Council,

National Milk Board,

National Citrus Commission,

National Pulse Council,

National Council of Olives and Olive Oil,

National Hazelnut Committee,

National Tea Board,

Consumer Association

The duties required for the services of the Authority shall be performed by the Secretary-General and his departments.RIGHTIt is possible to open offices in other countries to provide services. Overseas offices can be opened by Cabinet decree and ministerial proposal. Currently, there are no overseas offices.