The Arabic word Halal translates to “permissible” in English, usually associated to products and foods. For Muslims, food is an important part of daily life, not only linked to survival but to good health and Islamic beliefs; thereby Halal food follows Islamic rules. Halal food is not only important for Islam, the second largest religion in the world, but also for non-Muslims.
Over the past years, it has gained popularity among non-Muslims, as Halal food stands for food safety, hygiene and reliability. In this connection, the National Food Institute (NFI) of Thailand with financial support from WAITRO and the SME Bank of Thailand organized a Capacity Building on the Development of Halal Food Production Standard.
This program aimed at supporting the halal production of SMEs with quality standards in compliance with the Islamic rules and regulations. Specific goals were:
- promoting halal products in international recognitions;
- providing a high level of professional advice through