The Way Is Open: Russia Is Ready To Increase Halal Supplies To Islamic Countries

ISLAMABAD - Jan. 8, 2024 - PRLog -- In November, Russian Halal certificates were already recognised in the Gulf countries, which will make it easier to supply products from Russia to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Yemen, and subsequently to other countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Leading Halal experts will talk about what opportunities will open up for the markets of Islamic countries from 2024 at the XV International Economic Forum «Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum» to be held in Kazan (Russian Federation, Republic of Tatarstan) from 14-19 May 2024.

The Halal industry is developing noticeably in Russia and the world. This is one of the main topics at the annual KazanForum, held with the participation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries, and will be particularly relevant at the upcoming Forum.

The opportunities for new supplies were expanded by the Halal Competence Centre established in the Russian Federation and the first accredited body for certification of halal products (according to the developed unified state standards in accordance with national and international norms) «Roskachestvo - Halal».

Thus, Russia has the first Halal certification body accredited to work in the Gulf markets. According to experts, this will simplify exports, reduce costs and increase the capabilities of supplier companies. Promising halal products from Russia include poultry, beef, confectionery and dairy products.

Deliveries may increase not only to the Gulf countries - the Roskachestvo-Halal Authority is currently being audited by a number of other Islamic countries. Relations in the sphere of certification are also developing with Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. In the future, products certified in Russia may be automatically recognised as compliant with Halal norms abroad.

At the same time, the first national standards in Russia appeared as a result of the decision made at KazanForum2017 to create its own technical committee for Halal standardisation.

KazanForum-2024 may become a platform for making new decisions and international agreements that will influence the development of the global market for Halal products.

The programme also includes an Islamic fashion festival and excursions to spiritual and historical sites of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Registration for KazanForum-2024 (including for the media) opened on 11 December 2023. Participation on preferential terms in Russia Halal Expo 2024 - until 31 December. All information is available on the official website of the Forum: http://www.kazanforum.ru