SARAJEVO, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The Third European Halal Congress opened Monday in Sarajevo, bringing together experts from 22 countries to promote the development, standardization, and cooperation within the halal industry.
Organized by the Agency for Halal Quality Certification of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the two-day event features seven thematic sessions covering halal certification, food technologies, Islamic finance, sustainable development, and market trends.
Key topics include halal compliance in medicine, hygiene standards, haram substance analysis, and ethical considerations in modern production. Delegates from Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany, and other countries emphasized the need for transparent and responsible halal systems that align with both religious principles and contemporary regulations.
Damir Alihodzic, head of the organizing committee, said that with the growing demand for halal-certified goods in Europe and beyond, the congress serves as a bridge between science and industry, enabling research to shape the future of global halal markets.
According to the organizers, the halal food industry, valued at over 2 trillion U.S. dollars globally, is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological innovation, evolving consumer demand, and regulatory developments.
