In a significant step towards fostering the halal industry worldwide, an MOU was signed between the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS) and National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK), on the sidelines of the 35th Meeting of ICCIA’s Board of Directors, with a view to expand the Halal market in Azerbaijan and neighbouring countries, as well as facilitate greater benefits for Halal producers in the global Halal market.
According to the MOU, the two parties shall increase awareness of the opportunities and challenges in the Halal market, as well as establish a joint venture company in the future to market and sell Halal services in the relevant territory, and a national Halal ecosystem to ensure certification and compliance with the Islamic Sharia.