Ministry of Trade's Halal Accreditation Move: 2,500 Businesses Secured

Strengthening Trust in Halal Certification The Ministry of Trade has detailed the efforts of the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) to increase reliability in the trade of halal products and services.
According to the statement, out of 227 accreditation applications submitted to the agency so far, 128 have been approved, while over 70 applications that failed to meet minimum standards were rejected.
As a result of this rigorous inspection process, the halal certificates held by more than 2,500 businesses have been officially secured.
These processes carried out by HAK aim to increase the traceability and reliability of halal-certified products in the market.
Laboratory Analysis and Hygiene Standards HAK scrutinizes not only compliance with religious rules but also the health, hygiene, and safety standards of products.
Thanks to the emphasis on laboratory accreditation, the technical suitability of products is verified through impartial analysis.
This approach aims to ensure that consumers have access to products that are safe in terms of both faith and health.
New Era for Imported Products and International Cooperation The Ministry is preparing to raise the inspection of halal signs and symbols on imported products to the highest level with the upcoming new Import Communiqué.
Once the communiqué enters into force, imports using certificates from organizations not accredited by HAK will not be permitted.
On a global level, the Islamic Forum of Halal Accreditation Bodies (IFHAB), established with the participation of 27 countries, aims for the mutual recognition of certificates and the elimination of additional costs.
This cooperation will contribute to Turkish exporters playing a more active role in the global halal market.