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World Halal Summit ended in Istanbul
On November 23-25, the World Halal Summit and Halal Expo 2023 took place in Istanbul. The event was attended by a delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan, including Mufti Kamil Hazrat Samigullin, Chairman of the Halal Committee Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov, as well as several enterprises controlled by the Halal Standard Committee the Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Kamil khazrat Samigullin made a welcoming speech at the opening of the event, and also opened the plenary session with a recitation of the Quran. Within the framework of the summit, Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov held a number of business meetings with high-ranking representatives of the halal industry. The stand of the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan familiarized visitors to the exhibition with the work of the Committee and manufacturers of halal products.
Participants of the exhibition from the register of the Halal Standards Committee: AO AIC “Russky Marmor”, LLC Dairy Plant “Kasymovsky”, SPSSK “ELMAY”, LLC “Production Company “Akulchev”, IP Mubarakov Ramil Akhnafovich. The producers presented their products and introduced them to the guests of the event.
World Halal Summit is the world’s largest event highlighting the latest developments and updates related to the Halal sector. The Summit is organized by Discover Events in partnership with the Standards and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries (SMIIC). It is worth noting that the Halal Standard Committee of DUM RT is a partner of the Standards and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries (SMIIC).
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The Halal Standard Committee takes part in the World Halal Summit and Halal Expo 2023
The event is attended by Mufti Kamil Hazrat Samigullin, Chairman of the Abbyas Committee Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov, as well as representatives of a number of Tatarstan manufacturers of halal products, for example JSC AIC “Russian Marble”.
Committee employee Akhmad Kirgizbekov at the stand of the Republic of Tatarstan introduces visitors to the exhibition with the work of the Halal Standard Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate of the Republic of Tatarstan and talks about the development of the halal industry in Russia.
The World Halal Summit is the world’s largest halal event, highlighting the latest developments and updates related to the Halal sector. The summit aims to raise awareness of halal by hosting conferences that discuss halal-related topics in finance, tourism, food, medicine, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, modest fashion and other sectors.
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The Mufti of Tatarstan spoke at the opening of the World Halal Summit
Today, the Mufti of the Republic of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin spoke at the opening of the 9th World Halal Summit, which takes place in Istanbul on November 23-25.
The Mufti greeted the summit participants on behalf of the Muslims of Tatarstan and, first of all, expressed deep condolences to the Palestinian people, who are being subjected to inhumane crimes by Israel. Afterwards, the spiritual leader shared his experience in developing the halal industry and implementing the HalalLifeStyle concept in Tatarstan.
“Tatarstan’s Muslim infrastructure is one of the largest in the country. There are more than one and a half thousand mosques, eight madrassas, two Islamic universities and the Bulgarian Islamic Academy. In 2019, by the decision of Rustam Minnikhanov, Chairman of the Strategic Vision Group “Russia – Islamic World”, the concept of “Halal way of life” was launched in the Republic of Tatarstan,” said Kamil Hazrat Samigullin.
In his speech, the Mufti highly appreciated the work of the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, calling it one of the most principled and multidisciplinary organizations for certification in the field of Halal in Russia, an institution that has won the trust of foreign colleagues.
Kamil khazrat Samigullin drew attention to the development of Islamic finance in Tatarstan. On September 1, an experiment on the introduction of Islamic finance was launched in Russia. Four regions were chosen for the experiment. By the time the experiment started, Tatarstan managed to create a solid portfolio of projects in the field of Islamic finance.
“Today in our Republic, specialists of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Tatarstan in cooperation with 7 financial institutions have developed and implemented a number of partner banking products that are already available to the residents of Tatarstan and, we can say, are able to meet most of the basic needs of the Muslim community: it is a halal mortgage, debit card, unit investment fund, leasing, charitable donations and pension savings funds”, – shared the Mufti.
The World Halal Summit, which brings together representatives from around 60 Islamic countries, is the world’s largest event that highlights the latest developments and updates related to the halal sector. The event aims to raise awareness about halal by organizing conferences where topics related to the halal industry are discussed.
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Alcohol in food – halal or haram?
Muslims are not allowed to drink alcohol and this is an indisputable fact. But the presence of alcohol in chocolate or cake makes you think about its permissibility from the point of view of Sharia. On the one hand, you won’t get drunk from a chocolate bar with alcohol, but on the other hand, it’s still alcohol (!), albeit in small doses.
What type of alcohol is there?
Let’s start with what status alcohol has in terms of ritual purity. In Islamic teachings, alcohols are divided into 2 categories:
- Alcohol based on grapes or dates;
- Alcohols based on other sugar- and starch-containing bases (fruits, berries, grains, etc.).
The Almighty has imposed a strict ban on the first category in Qur’an:
“O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than All?h], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid1 it that you may be successful” (Al-Ma’idah, 90).
The translation of ayat uses the word “wine”, in the original Arabic it is “?????”, which sounds like “al hamr”.
Prophet Muhammad ? interpreted the word “Khamr” as follows:
“Khamr is something that is obtained from two plants: the date palm and the vine” (Sahih Muslim, No. 1985).
Based on the above, we conclude that alcohol from grapes or dates is haram and najas (unclean).
Alcohols of the second category are not najasa (impurity). This opinion was shared by the great Hanafi imams: Abu Hanifa, Abu Yusuf and Muhammad (r.a.).
However, this does not mean that you can drink alcoholic beverages based on these alcohols:
“Khamr is forbidden in itself, and other (alcoholic) drinks are forbidden due to intoxication” [Baihaqs “Sunan al-kubra”, 8/516 – 518; “Sharh ma’ani al-asar” at-Tahawi, 6/365].
Sayings with a similar meaning are transmitted from the Companions.
When is alcohol haram and when not?
Even a drop of khamra (alcohol made from grapes or dates) will be prohibited, but the consumption of other alcoholic beverages becomes prohibited only when it leads to intoxication.
It would seem that in contrast to this conclusion there is a hadith:
“What intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden in small quantities” [Hadith from Jabir and Ibn ‘Amr; St. X. Ahmad, Abu Dawood, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasai, etc.].
However, Hanafi scholars believe that this refers to drinking drinks specifically for the purpose of getting drunk. That is, if a person, with the intention of achieving alcoholic intoxication, takes a sip of alcohol, this will already be considered haram, because any alcoholic drink consumed with the explicit purpose of intoxication is haram in both large and small quantities (as transmitted from Imam Abu Yusuf in his explanation of this hadith).
Alcohol that is not produced from grapes or dates is pure from a ritual point of view and is allowed for consumption if two conditions are met:
- Alcohol is not used for the purpose of intoxication or in an amount incapable of intoxication;
- The method of drinking alcohol is not associated with obvious sinners (fussak).
What conclusion follows from this?
Subject to the above conditions, food products containing alcohol not from grapes or dates are allowed for consumption.
This means that food or medicine containing alcohol is permitted as long as it does not cause intoxication.
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The Committee took part in the congress of the World Halal Council (WHC) in Turkey
The 19th General Assembly of the World Halal Council (WHC), the apex accreditation body for Halal certification bodies worldwide, was held from 9-13 November 2023 in Istanbul. Delegations from 22 countries took part in the event. Russia was represented by the Halal Standards Committee of The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, represented by Akhmad Kirgizbekov.
During the congress, the prospects for the development of the global halal industry, the possibilities of unification and mutual recognition of all WHC members for even more effective work were discussed. A number of Sharia issues were considered and fatwas were approved on them. The Palestinian issue was discussed, and options for providing assistance to oppressed Muslims were proposed.
The idea was put forward to create a single halal standard, thanks to which the position on slaughter and some other issues would be unified in order to eliminate discrepancies during certification and recognition of certificates. Plans were announced to combat unscrupulous manufacturers and certification bodies, as well as to popularize halal among the population of the participating countries. GIMDES was presented to the Darul Halal madrasah, which teaches the basics of Halal and Haram.
At the congress, a resolution was adopted recognizing the updated constitution of the WHC, which contains the basic principles of the organization and structural provisions. The WHC voiced a request to participants to share literature published by certification bodies in order to combine these publications into a single manual on halal and haram. The Halal Standards Committee proposed for use the book “Permissible and Prohibited in Nutrition and More.”
During the event, Akhmad Kirgizbekov conveyed greetings on behalf of the Mufti of the Republic of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin and the Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov. Alsoс from The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, as a gift, the President of GIMDES, Hussein Buyukozer, received a printed mushaf of the Holy Quran, issued in honor of the 1100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria, a commemorative coin in honor of this historical event, as well as literature issued by the Committee.
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Why does the Halal Standards Committee not accept mechanical slaughter?
“O people! Eat of what is lawful and good on earth, and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. He is to you an open enemy“ (Al-Baqarah, 168).
Automation of production makes the work of any enterprise easier. For example, mechanical slaughter at a poultry farm can increase productivity, reduce personnel costs, and much more. However, mechanical slaughter is not suitable for producing halal meat because the method does not meet all Shariah slaughter conditions.
Conditions of slaughter from the point of view of Islam
There are three main conditions for slaughter according to the canons of Islam:
- The person doing the slaughter must be a Muslim;
- Before committing slaughter, you need to pronounce the name of God: “Bismillah” (translation: “In the name of Allah”).
- The slaughterer should cut the esophagus, trachea and jugular veins with a sharp knife
What is the difference between mechanical slaughter and manual slaughter?
Mechanical slaughter is as follows: prepared live birds are secured by their legs in special tongs-suspensions, then they move along a conveyor to an electrical stunning apparatus and are immobilized (dipped in cold water, into which voltage is applied), after which an incision is made in the neck with a disk knife. The carcasses then go through subsequent processing steps.
In manual halal slaughter, a person personally cuts the bird’s arteries and esophagus with a knife without damaging the bone marrow.
Why is mechanical slaughter not permitted?
There are several reasons for this. Firstly, slaughter according to the canons of Islam presupposes the obligatory interaction of the slaughterer with a tool (knife). In mechanical slaughter, starting the mechanism cannot be considered a direct interaction.
Secondly, during mechanical slaughter the trachea and esophagus are not cut, which contradicts the third condition of slaughter according to Islam.
Thirdly, with mechanical slaughter there is a possibility that the bird will move before the knife passes, then its neck and arteries will not be cut as it should. In manual slaughter, this situation is controlled by the slaughterer.
Fourthly, the name of Allah must be pronounced over each bird before the knife touches its neck. And most importantly, the name of the Almighty can only be pronounced by the slaughterer himself.
The Holy Qur’an says this:
“Do not eat of what is not slaughtered in Allah’s Name. For that would certainly be ?an act of? disobedience. Surely the devils whisper to their ?human? associates to argue with you. If you were to obey them, then you ?too? would be polytheists” (Al-Anam, 121).
Imam Haskafi (may Allah have mercy on him) said about this:
“(For an animal to become permissible), the slaughter of the animal must occur immediately after the recitation of the name of Allah (tasmiyya), so that nothing else is done between these two actions (tabaddul majlis). So, if a person laid two sheep one on top of the other and slaughtered them at the same time, pronouncing the name of Allah once, then both carcasses will be permitted for consumption. But if he slaughters first one and then the other, then (only the first carcass will become permissible). The reason for this is the fact that repetition of the action (slaughter) leads to the need to repeat tasmiyah” (see Radd-ul-Mukhtar ala “Durr-il-Mukhtar”).
Why is halal meat healthier than non-halal meat?
The presence of blood in animal meat negatively affects the quality of the meat – it quickly loses its taste properties and becomes a favorable environment for the proliferation of putrefactive bacteria. Undoubtedly, in non-halal slaughter, bleeding is also an important point in the technological process. However, due to the fact that the mechanical method involves damage to the bone marrow, the blood does not come out completely. In the Halal hand slaughter method, the bone marrow remains unharmed, allowing the blood to leave the animal’s body as quickly and completely as possible.
It follows that mechanical slaughter is not able to satisfy all the requirements of Sharia. That is why the Halal Standards Committee pays special attention to this issue and does not issue certificates to enterprises that are not ready to introduce manual slaughter according to Islamic norms.
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The Halal Times: Tatarstan To Open Halal Laboratory for Certification, Quality Assurance
The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan is actively addressing concerns related to the authenticity of halal products, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding the detection of pig DNA in food items labeled as ‘Halal’ within the Russian food industry. This alarming revelation has prompted a rigorous response from the Halal Standards Committee under The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, which is in the process of establishing a dedicated halal laboratory in line with religious requirements.
The issue surfaced when pig DNA was identified in sausages labeled as ‘Halal’ from three different manufacturers operating in Bashkiria, Russia. This disclosure, initially reported by the Office of Rospotrebnadzor in the Republic of Bashkortostan, revealed that the products from Dary Urala Agricultural Processing Consumer Cooperative, Chelny-myaso LLC, and Tsaritsyno JSC were tainted with pork traces. This incident was categorized as “falsification of finished meat products,” leading to warnings issued to the manufacturers.
However, the Halal Standard Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan, responsible for granting Halal certification to the Chelny-myaso enterprise, reported contrasting findings. They highlighted that their laboratory tests, conducted in collaboration with the Tatarstan branch of the VNIIZH Federal State Budgetary Institution under the Rosselkhoznadzor, had revealed no traces of pig DNA in the samples of Chelny-myaso’s halal products.
This discrepancy raises critical questions about the sampling process and the standards for testing halal products. Currently, there is no unified GOST (Russian national standard) for such testing, and different laboratories employ various qualitative and quantitative methods to detect pig DNA. The qualitative method is highly sensitive, capable of identifying even a single molecule of pig DNA, while the quantitative method may yield different results. Given the complexities of halal product production, cross-contamination can occur at various stages, from manufacturing to packaging and even during laboratory testing.
Realnoe Vremya asked for comments on the situation to the Department of Rospotrebnadzor for the Republic of Belarus and the Duma of the Republic of Tatarstan. The Bashkortostan department has not yet responded to the publication’s request, and the Tatarstan one explained the situation as follows:
“The studies conducted in our republic did not reveal pig DNA, but in Bashkortostan — they were. What does it mean? This means that contamination, mixing of molecules, occurred somewhere at the sampling stage or during the inspection itself,” Chairman of the Halal Standard Committee at the MSB of the Republic of Tatarstan Abbyas Shlyaposhnikov (Kadirov) believes.
To address these issues, the Muslim Spiritual Board of Tatarstan is exploring the creation of the first halal laboratory in Russia, adhering to religious principles to prevent contamination risks. Their goal is to conduct sampling at production facilities rather than retail outlets, reduce cross-contamination risks, and strengthen packaging standards for halal products. Additionally, they are advocating for a standardized GOST for halal product testing, which will define verification standards for laboratories, ensuring uniformity and credibility.
The committee is also working on a GOST for the accreditation bodies responsible for certifying halal products, aiming to create a comprehensive and interconnected system to maintain the integrity of halal products in Russia. These efforts underscore the importance of preserving the sanctity of halal products and ensuring that they align with religious requirements and quality standards. By addressing these challenges, we aim to enhance the overall quality and integrity of halal products in Russia, providing consumers with products that meet their religious and quality expectations.
Dangerous red or why carmine is prohibited in Islam?
Still eating bugs? Yes, yes, we are talking specifically about insects, or more precisely about cochineal, from which carmine is produced. Lately we have been receiving quite a lot of questions about this red dye. Let’s talk more about this topic.
What is carmine and where is it used?
Carmine (French carmin, from Arabic kirmiz – cochineal and Latin minium – cinnabar) is a red dye that is obtained from carminic acid produced by female cochineal insects. Carmine is registered as a food additive E120 and is prohibited for use by Muslims.
This food additive is a natural dye and is used in the food and light industries. Manufacturers give preference to carmine due to the fact that it, as a dye, is stable and durable, that is, temperature, light, and oxidation have only a slight effect on it. However, this dye is quite expensive, since its production requires a large number of insects, and the process itself is labor-intensive.
Depending on the acidity of the medium, the color of the dye changes. For example, to obtain orange color you need an acidic environment with pH=3, for red color pH=5.5, for purple color pH=7.
How is E120 obtained?
Female cochineals parasitize prickly pear (prickly pear is a genus of plants in the Cactaceae family). The insects are about five millimeters long. They are collected from cacti with a stiff brush or blade before the egg-laying period, then a multi-stage processing process takes place (cleaning, drying, grinding, treatment with ammonia or sodium carbonate solution), as a result of which the finished dye E120 or its extract is obtained.
Why is carmine haram?
The source of carminic acid is an insect. According to the unanimous opinion of the Hanafi scholars, eating insects is prohibited. Most of the scholars rely on the verse: “He commands them to do good and forbids them from evil, permits for them what is lawful and forbids to them what is impure” (Al-A’raf, 157).
The exception is eating locusts. Abdullah ibn Abu Auf (r.a.) said: “We took part in seven (or: six) military campaigns together with the prophet (pbuh) and ate locusts with him” (Al-Bukhari 5495, Muslim 1952).
It follows that carmine falls into the category of haram.
Effect on the human body
Carmine is of natural origin, is considered a safe additive, and is approved in Russia and other countries. However, a small percentage of the world’s population has an intolerance to this dye. In such people, E120 can cause an allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock.
Where can carmine be used?
The Hanafi scholar Ibn Abidin in his work “Radd al-Mukhtar” speaks of the permissibility of using cochineal for dyeing textiles. This applies exclusively to textile products and in no way to food or those non-food products that may enter the body accidentally (for example, lipstick).
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Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov spoke at a business forum in Brazil
Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee of The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov made a report in a special section at the Global Halal Business Forum in Brazil. The section is dedicated to quality and health in halal certification.
In his speech, Hazrat Abbyas told the audience about the activities of the Halal Standards Committee and the contribution the Republic of Tatarstan makes to the development of the country’s halal industry.
“The committee constantly monitors the quality and conformity of products and services labeled “Halal” and combats violations in the Halal field,” the chairman noted.
Hazrat Abbyas shared the experience of the Committee in Russia on the implementation of Halal standards and outlined the goals that the Committee has set for the near future.
Abbyas Hazrat noted the annual holding of the international forum “Russia – Islamic World KazanForum” and the exhibition RUSSIA HALAL EXPO in Kazan as one of the important steps in the development of the halal industry in Russia.
Let us remind you that the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2023 is being held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which brought together halal industry experts from all over the world. The forum is aimed at strengthening relations between Latin American and Arab countries, as well as promoting the position of halal products on the world stage.
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Mufti Kamil Hazrat Samigullin in Brazil spoke about the development of HalalLifeStyle in Tatarstan
Today in Sao Paulo (Brazil) during the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2023, the main goal of which is to strengthen relations between Latin America and Arab countries, the Mufti of the Republic of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin made a report.
Mufti Kamil Hazrat told halal industry experts from around the world about Tatarstan’s experience in implementing the HalalLifeStyle concept. It was a discovery for the conference participants that in one of the regions of Russia, Muslim infrastructure, halal production and services are actively developing. It is worth noting that during the event, in his speech, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil, Carlos Favaro, thanked the delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan for their participation and meaningful speeches at the sessions of the business forum.
In 2018, on behalf of the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, a “Resolution: On approval of the action plan (“road map”) for the development of the halal lifestyle (Halal Life Style) was developed.”
In general, the following directions in the concept are highlighted:
– Halal Food
– Islamic Finance Sector
– Halal Travel Sector
– Halal Modest Fashion Sector
– Halal Media
– Halal Health Industry and Pharmaceuticals
The Republic of Tatarstan is a Muslim region of Russia, which, following the road map, is actively developing HalalLifeStyle. There are 1,560 mosques in Tatarstan, a multi-level system of Islamic education has been built, which includes 8 madrasahs, the Russian Islamic Institute and the Bulgarian Islamic Academy. The halal infrastructure is actively developing in the region: mosques and educational centers are being built, prayer rooms are opening in public spaces, new financial projects are being launched, IT technologies are being adapted, the number of enterprises producing halal products and services is increasing, the halal catering market is growing, as is its quality level .
At the end of his speech, Mufti Kamil Hazrat invited the forum participants to the XV International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum”, which will take place on May 14-19, 2024 in Kazan.
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The delegation of The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan takes part in the Global Halal Business Forum in Brazil
In Brazil, Sao Paulo is hosting the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2023 for the second time, which brought together halal industry experts from all over the world to exchange experiences. The forum’s emphasis is on strengthening relations between Latin American and Arab countries, as well as promoting the position of halal products on the world stage.
The event is organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and FAMBRAS HALAL. For the first time, a delegation of The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, headed by the Mufti of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin, is taking part in the conference. He is accompanied by the chairman of the Halal Standards Committee, Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov.
During the forum, the delegation will hold a number of meetings with the heads of various departments for control of halal production, as well as with the leadership of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. Also during the congress, Kamil Hazrat Samigullin is scheduled to speak on the development of the HalalLifeStyle program in the Republic of Tatarstan. Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov, Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee, will make a report on the development of the halal industry in Russia.
The forum organizes work into five sections: ESG practices aligned with halal values, The value of a halal product for the consumer, Technologies driving halal international business, Halal, logistics and strategic hubs, as well as a section on tourism and entertainment: innovation and competitiveness.
It should be noted that the delegation of The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan takes part in the framework of cooperation between the Halal Standard Committee and FAMBRAS HALAL and the memorandum signed between the two organizations at the site of the XIV International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”.
FAMBRAS HALAL is the largest certification body for halal products and services in Latin America and a pioneer in the implementation of the halal system in Brazil in accordance with the main international standards. FAMBRAS HALAL is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil and has branches in Colombia and Paraguay. The company exports products to 185 countries, including the Russian Federation, and has accreditation in countries that require the certification body to pass it. It employs over 1,800 employees and has been in the services market for 43 years.
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The Committee was visited by a delegation from the Republic of Belarus
The Halal Standards Committee of The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan was visited by the director of the Belarusian Center for Halal Standardization and Certification of BelHalal LLC, Rustam Khasenevich, and technical expert of BelHalal LLC, Vitaly Luchina. The delegation arrived in Kazan at the invitation of the Chairman of the Halal Standard Committee Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov.
Experience was exchanged in matters of halal certification and international accreditation – a number of meetings were held at which Rustam Khasenevich spoke about the nuances of passing international accreditation, and the international standards GSO 2055 and GSO 993 were reviewed.
“We arrived in the Republic of Tatarstan to our brothers, to The Muslim Religious Board of the Republic of Tatarstan, to the Halal Standard Committee, and I am glad that our mission is to assist in understanding the standards of the Persian Gulf and explain all the nuances of passing accreditation and specifically certification according to the standards of the Gulf countries. I did this with great joy, because sharing useful information and helping is our responsibility as Muslims. I hope that in the future, the Chairman of the Committee, Abbyas Hazrat, will also pass on this knowledge, and this is how our industry will develop. I am also here so that we all become even closer, find more in common, so that our work and our ummah are one, and we do not move away, even when we are at a great distance from each other. We must be united in soul, so such meetings need to be held more often, so that we get closer in hearts and spirit, and always stay together,” shared Rustam Khasenevich.
It is worth noting that, as part of the signed memorandum between the Halal Standard Committee and BelHalal, a road map of joint activities for 2023-2024 has been drawn up.
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