Halal Industry Association Launched: Combating Fraud and Standardizing the Market

Kazan, May 16, 2025 — The first meeting of the All-Russian Halal Industry Association took place at the “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” international economic forum. Participants addressed critical industry challenges, including fraudulent certification, lack of unified standards, and the need for consolidated efforts to protect consumers.

Why It Matters

With growing demand for halal products in Russia, the number of questionable certificates issued by incompetent organizations has also risen. This misleads consumers and erodes trust in the market.

Abbyas Shlyaposhnikov, Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee of DUM RT, stated:
“Today, we face falsification, distorted definitions, and a lack of unified control mechanisms. The Association aims to unite producers, certification bodies, and spiritual boards to solve these problems.”

Key Goals of the Association

? Combatting Fraudulent Certifiers – Creating a national registry of accredited halal certification bodies.
? Developing National Standards – Harmonizing production and certification requirements.
? Global Recognition – Aligning Russian halal standards with international systems.
? Business Support – Subsidies and streamlined procedures for halal producers.

Industry Voices

• Aydar Gazizov (CEO, International Halal Center):
  “A unified halal logo and full supply chain traceability—from farm to shelf—are essential.”

• Ramis Yakupov (CEO, Halal Supervision Center):
  “We must exclude certifiers lacking religious and technical expertise.”

• Ramis Akhmadullin (CEO, ITLE Kitchen):
  “Inconsistent standards delay inspections and hinder business growth.”

• Shamil Shovkhalov (Advisor to the Mufti of Chechnya):
  “Even in mono-ethnic regions, there’s confusion about halal—awareness campaigns are needed.”

First Steps

? Approval of the Association’s charter and regulations.
? Working group to draft a roadmap for standardization.
? Regular meetings to address emerging challenges.

A Platform for Progress

The Association will serve as a collaborative platform for businesses, religious authorities, and regulators, elevating Russia’s halal market to global standards.