HFC and Thailand CICOT Renew Halal Certification Mutual Recognition Agreement

HFC and Thailand CICOT Renew Halal Certification Mutual Recognition Agreement

HFC (Halal Food Council) and the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) have renewed their Halal certification mutual recognition agreement. This partnership strengthens the cross-border acceptance of Halal certifications between the two organizations.

Under this agreement, products certified by HFC are recognized by the Thai Halal authority CICOT, and products certified by CICOT are recognized by HFC. This mutual recognition eliminates the need for separate certifications when accessing each other markets.

For Chinese enterprises holding HFC Halal certification obtained through SINOQUAL, this agreement provides streamlined access to the Thai market - one of Southeast Asia most important Halal consumer markets - without requiring separate Thai certification.

Thailand has a significant Halal consumer population and is a major food processing hub. The mutual recognition between HFC and CICOT facilitates trade and reduces certification costs for enterprises operating across both markets.

SINOQUAL, as an authorized representative of HFC in China, helps enterprises leverage such mutual recognition agreements for efficient multi-market access. When selecting which Halal certification to pursue, understanding these inter-organization recognition relationships can significantly impact market access strategy.

If your enterprise wants to access both Chinese export markets and the Thai market through a single HFC certification, please contact SINOQUAL for strategic certification planning.