SMIIC successfully conducted its first private-sector training on OIC/SMIIC 50-1:2022 Halal Pharmaceuticals General Requirements Foundation Training on 27–28 January 2025. Led by Dr. Mohammed Ali Alsheikh (Specialist, TC16 Halal Pharmaceuticals Issues Technical Assistant), the two-day online course hosted 25 participants from Argentina, Belgium, France, Pakistan, Palestine, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, and the UAE.

Participants gained in-depth insights into Halal concepts and Islamic rules, explored essential requirements for Halal pharmaceuticals, and learned about ongoing TC16 projects and activities. This training marks a significant step in advancing SMIIC’s efforts in Halal pharmaceuticals.