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HalalThe halal food industry is expected to grow rapidly.2019/20GlobalHalalEconomic report, to2023Year,HalalSpending on halal food and beverages is expected to reach1.9trillion US dollars. Meanwhile, the worldHalalThe halal food market is expected to grow in value to2024The compound annual growth rate is6.3%,achieve1.97trillion dollars.

In Singapore,HalalThe rise of the halal food industry is driven by the country's halal food certification (Halal Certification) is a testament to its growth. SingaporeHalalCertification BodyMOUSEStatistics show that2018About4,500Place and55,000Products have passed Halal certification (Halal Certification), twice as much as ten years ago.

Many efforts have been put in place by government agencies, industry bodies and businesses to capitalize on this growth and further developHalalHalal food industry.

An example is specificallyHalalHalal Hub, which aims to enable more localHalalHalal food producers will be able to export to the booming international market.2021When completed, it will accommodateHalalHalal food processing units, central kitchens, cold storage rooms and logistics operations, and will serveHalalProviding assistance to businesses in the Halal catering industry with sourcing, production, compliance and distribution of products.

at the same time,Halal WaresandFHA-Food＆Beverageand other important international events to organize the firstHalalThe theatre will beHalalProvide a platform for key industry players in the Halal food sector to deepen their understanding ofHalalUnderstanding of current trends, challenges and opportunities in the Halal food market.

Lack of unityHalalCertification standards

Obviously,HalalThe halal food industry is booming, but despite this, the industry still faces a key stumbling block: halal food certification (Halal Certification) There is a lack of a standardized regulatory framework. Without a unified certification system, cross-borderHalalHalal trade will be affected, therefore,HalalFurther development of the halal food industry is hindered.

Certification body in a country/What is permitted as a classification in one region may not necessarily be the case in another country; many of these certification bodies areHalalHalal is also interpreted differently, making it even more complicated.

For example, while countries such as Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore allowHalalHalal practices such as chicken slaughtering are considered astounding before slaughter, but this is not permitted in Saudi Arabia. Another difference observed is related to wine vinegar. If the product is produced through human intervention, Malaysia considers it as non-halal (Non-Halal) food. Indonesia, on the other hand, classifies wine vinegar asHalalHalal food, whether it is produced naturally or through engineering technology. This difference makes it difficult to achieve global or even regional halal certification (Halal Certification) standard process is challenging.

As a result,HalalCompanies operating in the halal food sector and wishing to export to different markets face the challenge of higher costs as they may need to maintain multiple production processes or halal certifications (Halal Certification) to meet the standards set by each import market. This has created bottlenecks for many companies, leading toHalalHalal trade slowed.

Collaboration and coordination are urgently needed

The lack of globally harmonized certification standards limits the potential and opportunities for further development of the industry, especially as more large food companies and non-Muslim countries are increasing their presence inHalaltime for investment and expertise in the Halal industry.

At the same time, as countries like Indonesia introduce new regulations and certification frameworks, andHalalAs new technologies like blockchain are increasingly tried and tested within the halal food supply chain, the need for international coordination is becoming less important.

With the internationalHalalHalal AdministrationIHAB) and internationalHalalHalal Certification Forum (IHAF) is established and functioning, the industry is moving in the right direction. Going forward, these bodies need to work together and reach consensus on basic parameters, such as acceptable limits for ethanol in flavorings, laboratory testing techniques, and certification processes, to reduceHalalHalal trade barriers.

Identifying a “leader” (whether a group, country or certification body) can also help advance ongoing efforts to harmonize halal certification globally (Halal Certification) standards and set an example for other industries.

Coordinate Halal Certification (Halal Certification) Standards of conduct are essential to ensure globalHalalThe prosperity of the Halal trade is vital and as we enter the New Year, we are optimistic about the future prospects.

SingaporeMUIS-HALALCertification InternationalWARES-HALALChief Executive OfficerDewi Hartaty Suratty