World Halal Standards Day

We reaffirm our commitment to building a more integrated, transparent, resilient, and trusted global halal ecosystem. Read the message of H.E. İhsan ÖVÜT, Secretary General of SMIIC

17/05/2026

SMIIC Strengthens Halal Supply Chain Capacity through Virtual Training Programme

The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) successfully organized a virtual training programme on “OIC/SMIIC 17:2020 – Halal Supply Chain Management System” from 4 to 7 May 2026

08/05/2026

SMIIC MC Training in Common Metrology Principles

06/05/2026

Join Us in Celebrating World Halal Standards Day 2026

We are pleased to invite you to support and participate in the celebration of World Halal Standards Day (WHSD) 2026, to be observed on 17 May 2026.

05/05/2026

31st SMIIC Board of Directors Meeting Successfully Held Virtually

The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) successfully convened its 31st Board of Directors (BoD) Meeting on 29 April 2026 in a virtual format, with the participation of distinguished representatives from Member States.

29/04/2026

SMIIC Conducts Training Programme on OIC/SMIIC 2:2019 for Private Sector Stakeholders

The General Secretariat of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) organized a virtual training programme entitled “OIC/SMIIC 2:2019 – Conformity Assessment: Requirements for Bodies Providing Halal Certification” on 20–22 April 2026.

22/04/2026

SMIIC and SESRIC Co-organize Training Course on “Halal Certification Frameworks and Regulatory Compliance”

The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), in collaboration with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), successfully co-organized a Training Course on “Halal Certification Frameworks and Regulatory Compliance” on 14–15 April 2026

15/04/2026

SMIIC Mission Focused on Accreditation: Meeting with TUNAC

To ensure a comprehensive Quality Infrastructure (QI) framework, Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT held a specialized consultation with the Tunisian Accreditation Council (TUNAC)

14/04/2026

Stakeholder Workshop: SMIIC Delegation Engages Tunisian Industry

SMIIC mission concluded with a dynamic stakeholder workshop at INNORPI headquarters, bringing together leaders from the Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, and Tourism sectors.

14/04/2026

Secretary General Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT Received by H.E. Fatma Thabet Chiboub

Tunis, 13 April 2026 – In a milestone for technical diplomacy, SMIIC Secretary General Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT was received in an official audience by H.E. Ms. Fatma Thabet Chiboub, the Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy of Tunisia.

13/04/2026

High-Level SMIIC Delegation Commences Official Mission to INNORPI

A high-level delegation from the SMIIC officially launched a technical visit to the National Institute of Standardization and Industrial Property (INNORPI)

13/04/2026

17th SMIIC Metrology Council Meeting

The 17th Meeting of the Metrology Council (MC) was successfully held virtually on 6 April 2026. 

10/04/2026

SMIIC MC Training on How to Write a Scientific Paper

Training on How to Write a Scientific Paper

01/04/2026

Enhancing Consistency in Halal Standards Across Member States: SMIIC Conducts Training on OIC/SMIIC 49:2025

The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries successfully organized and conducted a virtual training course on OIC/SMIIC 49:2025 – Terms and Definitions Related to Halal Standard. The training was delivered in English and brought together participants from across SMIIC Member States.

26/03/2026

Virtual Training on the Implementation of OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards

SMIIC General Secretariat organized and conducted a virtual training program on the Implementation of OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards from 2–5 March 2026 for GCMS Global Certification and monitoring Services company

05/03/2026

SMIIC Organizes Capacity Building Program for SASMO and YSMO Staff

SMIIC organized a two-day virtual capacity-building program for the staff of the SASMO and YSMO on 16–17 February 2026.

17/02/2026

SMIIC Successfully Conducts its First Webinar on Empowering Women in Standards

The webinar titled “Empowering Women in Standards: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities” was successfully conducted on 09 February 2026.

09/02/2026

SMIIC SG Pays Courtesy Visit to the SG of Organization of Turkic States

On 05 February 2026, H.E. Mr. İhsan Övüt, Secretary General of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), in Istanbul.

05/02/2026

SMIIC Delivers Specialized Halal Food Training Course in Libya

SMIIC, in cooperation with the LNCSM, co-organized a specialized foundation training course for SMIIC Member Countries on OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 – General Requirements for Halal Food, held on 26–27 January 2026 in Libya.

27/01/2026

Empowering Halal Professionals: SMIIC Conducts Islamic Affairs Expert Foundation Training

SMIIC successfully conducted two training groups under the Islamic Affairs Expert – Foundation Training, based on OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 – General Requirements for Halal Food, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen halal quality infrastructure and build technical,

27/01/2026