Signing a cooperation agreement between the Islamic Chamber and the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries
In a major strategic step to achieve partnership between two international Islamic organizations: A cooperation agreement has been signed between the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) and the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), with the aim of making a quantum leap in the field of developing and controlling the Halal industry in Islamic countries, to achieve sustainable economic growth, create job opportunities and enhance intra-trade, in addition to reaching aligned halal food standards along the supply chains to ensure the highest reliability of Halal certificates and the Halal label for consumers around the world.
The agreement also aims to support the awareness efforts and disseminate unified standards for halal food in order to facilitate the cooperation and trade exchange and enhance intra trade among the OIC countries, thus facilitating the mutual recognition of halal industry standards, certification and labels, in addition to enhancing the exchange of goods and products among member states.
The agreement also seeks to exchange information on new developments and updates in the Halal industry around the world, and also sharing the expertise of the Islamic Chamber Halal Certification Services company in the practical application of technical regulations and standards in the Halal industry, in support of SMIIC standards as the national halal standards in member states and the main standards in accrediting halal certificates.
Within the framework of the agreement, cooperation will take place between SMIIC and the Islamic Chamber to organize joint seminars and conferences with the aim of spreading awareness of the importance of the halal industry and its requirements for production and trade among all those interested in the halal industry from governments, producers and consumers. It also helps to support the development of halal infrastructure in the member countries that need to develop a national framework for accreditation and control the halal industry whether during production and trade or during importing halal food; which will be achieved through training, technical consultations, halal review system, certificates issuance and the ICHCS Halal Mark.
About SMIIC:
The Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries (SMIIC), as a sound mechanism for harmonization of standards among the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries and for preparation of new ones, aims at realizing harmonized standards in the Member States and eliminating technical barriers to trade and thus developing the trade among themselves. It shall establish certification and accreditation schemes for the purpose of expediting exchange of
materials, manufactured goods and products among Member States beginning with mutual
recognition of certificates.
SMIIC aims at developing quality infrastructure, by establishing uniformity in standardization,
metrology and accreditation activities including conformity assessment and quality improvement to facilitate trade and support sustainable economic growth, consumer welfare, environment and innovation promotion for our Member States.
For more information about SMIIC: https://www.smiic.org/en
About ICCIA:
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) is an international
organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It represents the private sector in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, totaling fifty-seven (57), in addition to the observer members, and other associate members of Muslim minorities. The Chamber aims to enhance cooperation among its member states in the fields of trade, industry, and information technology, promoting investment opportunities and joint ventures among member states. Its membership consists of National Chambers / Federations / Councils of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the member states of Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture was established upon the decision issued by the Seventh Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Countries, which was held in May 1976 in Istanbul, Turkey. The idea was adopted by the first conference of the
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic world that was also held in Istanbul in October 1977. Then the Chamber’s constitution was approved by the second conference of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which was held in December 1978 in the city of Karachi, Pakistan. Its main Headquarters is located in Karachi, the economic capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
For further information about the Islamic Chamber and its upcoming economic projects, please visit the following website: https://dev.iccdglobal.com or contact the media department via email at news@iccia.com.
About Islamic Chamber Halal Certification Services:
In 2020, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture established “Islamic Chamber Halal Certification Services” (ICHSC) company to be a non-profit company, which achieves its sustainability through its capital and profits, which allows it to expenditure on its activities and projects autonomously. However, it is able to move flexibly, take appropriate decisions, conclude alliances and partnerships to serve the halal industry and to provide a model for non-profit companies that provide added value to the halal industry and the Islamic nation by reviewing production method and ensuring their conformity with halal specification, and issuing halal certificates and the internationally trusted Halal label, while stimulating and developing intra-trade for the halal industry.
For more information: www.ic-halal.co