Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
IHAF President: Importance of developing ISO-level halal standards
2025-05-15
IHAFThe person in charge said that we must adoptISOclassHalalstandard
internationalityHalalCertification Forum (IHAF) emphasized the formulationISOclassHalalStandards to take advantage of the importance of Islamic economy, according to2019/2020The Global Islamic Economy Report is expected to2024By 2020, Islamic economy will reach11.7Trillion Dirhams (3.2trillion US dollars).
Emirates News AgencyTo youReport,IHAFSecretary-GeneralRehab Al AmeriPhD in the 5th GlobalHalalThe presentation at the industry platform highlighted the need to promote the development ofISOclassHalalThe importance of standards.
She explained,HalalDesigned to meet global12The needs of 100 million Muslim consumers are becoming increasingly prominent among businesses and companies.
The event was hosted by the Minister of Economy, Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)PresidentSultan bin Saeed Al MansouriSponsored byEMSADirector-GeneralAbdulla Al MaeneiPresided over the opening ceremony.
“Today, we are proud to see that countries are followingHalalstandards to penetrate various new markets and cater to the growing Muslim population and the increasing number of non-Muslim consumers who prefer to consumeHalalGovernments around the world have taken steps to supportHalalThe growth of the industry, which has resulted in entry into new market segments, upgrading of existing facilities, research and development, technology acquisition, marketing and promotion.
The Secretary-General stated that theISOclassHalalstandards and harmonizing them globally is crucial to protecting the growingHalalConsumers and Promote InternationalHalalTrade is vital.
She added:HalalHarmonization of standards will not only remove trade barriers but will also facilitate easier and seamless international trade relations, thereby promoting economic growth in all countries and providingHalalCommodities enter the world's newHalalThe market offers a wider range of opportunities."