The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) successfully conducted a virtual foundation training on the "OIC/SMIIC 23: 2022 Feeding Stuffs for Halal Animals – General Requirements standard" on August 05 - 06, 2024. The training, delivered in english by Dr. Mohammed Ali Alsheikh from the SMIIC General Secretariat, was attended by 41 experts from 17 member states.

Notably, OIC/SMIIC 23: 2022 is the first standard of its kind within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries, setting a benchmark for Feeding Stuffs for Halal Animals. This training marks the inaugural session dedicated to this significant standard, reflecting SMIIC’s commitment to advancing the use of halal standards across its member states.

The training focused on the fundamental requirements outlined in the OIC/SMIIC 23 standard, which governs all stages of feed preparation or production, including receiving, sorting, mixing, processing, and distribution of materials intended for halal animal feeding, all in accordance with Islamic rules.

The program covered a wide range of topics, including the history of OIC/SMIIC 23, an introduction to animal feed, types and categories of animal feed, implementation of the standard, and concluded with a question-and-answer session and an evaluation test.

This training  marks an important step in ensuring the consistent application of halal standards across member states, promoting food safety and compliance with Islamic principles.