SFDA CEO engages Malaysian officials to strengthen halal industry collaboration

Saudi Gazette report

KUALA LUMPUR —The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Dr. Hisham Aljadhey met with Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs Dr. Mohamad Naim Bin Mokhtar, and Director General of the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) Dr. Hakimah Yusuf.

The discussions focused on enhancing and supporting the halal industry, with an emphasis on unifying halal standards and improving legislative and technical collaboration.

The meeting underscored the importance of establishing a global regulatory framework for the halal industry, developing international oversight mechanisms, and ensuring the authenticity of halal products globally.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to mutual acceptance of halal products and certificates between the two countries.

This partnership is fortified by a memorandum of understanding that includes mutual recognition of halal certificates issued by Saudi Halal Center and JAKIM, and cooperation in various areas such as training, research, and laboratory analysis.