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IHAF Highlights Importance Of Developing ISO-level Halal Standards On The AED11.7 Trillion-projected Islamic Economy
Muhammad Irfan Published February 17, 2020 | 02:15 AM
The Secretary-General of International Halal Accreditation Forum, IHAF, highlighted the importance of developing ISO-level halal standards to capitalise on the Islamic economy, which is projected to reach AED11.7 trillion ($ 3.2 trillion) by 2024, according to the Global Islamic Economy Report 2019/2020
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 17th Feb, 2020) The Secretary-General of International Halal Accreditation Forum, IHAF, highlighted the importance of developing ISO-level halal standards to capitalise on the Islamic economy, which is projected to reach AED11.7 trillion ($ 3.2 trillion) by 2024, according to the Global Islamic Economy Report 2019/2020.
In her speech at the 5th Global Halal Industry Platform, which gathered hundreds of governments, experts and stakeholders from all around the world to discuss the key challenges and opportunities in the international halal economy, Dr. Rehab Al Ameri noted the importance of facilitating the development of ISO-level halal standards, especially since halal is gaining prominence among businesses and companies that aim to meet the demands of the 1.2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide.
The event, held under the patronage of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and Chairman of Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology, ESMA, was opened by Abdulla Al Maeeni, Director General of EMSA.
"Today, we are proud to see that Halal standards are being followed by countries to penetrate into various new markets as well as cater to the increasing Muslim population and a growing number of non-Muslim consumers who prefer to consume halal products.
Various governments across the globe have taken initiatives to support the development of the Halal industry and this has led to entering new markets, upgrading existing facilities, research and development, technology acquisition, marketing and promotion," she said.
The Secretary-General said that developing ISO-level halal standards and harmonising these standards worldwide is essential in protecting the growing number of halal consumers and to facilitate international halal trade.
"Harmonisation of halal standards will not only eliminate trade barriers but also facilitate easier, seamless international trade relations, thus contributing to the economic growth of countries as well as wider opportunities for halal goods to access new halal markets globally," she added.
Today, IHAF has 37 member bodies and 34 member countries, which she said is a remarkable increase in the number of members from when the Forum was founded almost four years ago.
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