Upon the request of the Japan Halal Association, SMIIC has organized and conducted an online foundation training for Japan Halal Association staff on 03-05 April 2023.

The training program included: 

- Introduction to SMIIC and its activities
- OIC/SMIIC Standards in Halal issues
- Technical and Sharia points on OIC SMIIC 1, 2, 24 for persons working or are going to work in Halal Conformity Assessment Institutions and accreditation process
- Evaluation test