INTERNATIONAL HALAL CONGRESS
MOSCOW HALAL CONFERENCE Muslims Australia AFIC was represented at the Second Moscow
Muslims Australia, AFIC Assistant Treasurer attended the First International Halal Congress organized by Islamic Chamber and Information Centre, in partnership with the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Islamic Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Statistical Economic and Social Research and Training Centre (SESRIC), Iran Chamber of Commerce Industry and Mines and Muslim Excellence and Competitiveness Corporations Award, in Ankara, Turkey.
International Halal exhibition which gathered several thousand people from more than 50 Russian regions and 20 foreign countries, which included Australia. The growth of international Halal market is a phenomenon and a resource for Australian suppliers. The exhibition also featured expert discussions and presentation of investment projects.
The International Halal Congress (IHCO) reported on Halal products, cosmetics medicine and other services catering for an increasing global Muslim population. All aspects of Halal certification of products and administration of Halal processes also covered during the Conference.
JAKIM HALAL CONFERENCE Muslims Australia was also represented at the JAKIM Conference in Malaysia with the aim of firstly, to strengthen cordial relationship between JAKIM and Muslims Australia AFIC and also to create networking opportunities to strengthen relations among certifiers and industries. Secondly, to discuss and to exchange opinions on several issues pertaining to Halal certification particularly the Malaysian Halal Standard formulated and used by Malaysian Government. Comprehensive understanding of this standard which will enable Muslims Australia AFIC to implement the monitoring and supervision of abattoirs and processing plant products connected to meat under Muslims Australia AFIC supervision.
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