SMIIC successfully conducted its first private-sector training OIC/SMIIC 2: 2019 Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing Halal Certification - Foundation Training in Russian  on  25-27 August 2025. The three-day online course hosted  30 participants from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Tatarstan.

The program aimed to build a common understanding of the standard’s structure, implementation practices, and critical compliance requirements.

The training was conducted in Russian, facilitating accessibility and effective participation from attendees across Russian-speaking Member States. Participants included representatives from halal certification bodies, private enterprises, and relevant institutions involved in halal product and service certification.

The training covered key topics such as:

• The structure and purpose of OIC/SMIIC 2:2019
• General and structural requirements for halal certification bodies
• Operational and impartiality requirements
• Documentation, management systems, and continual improvement mechanisms

The program concluded with an evaluation test to assess the participants' grasp of the topics presented.