The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) successfully conducted a foundation training on OIC/SMIIC 6:2019 – Particular requirements for the application of OIC/SMIIC 1 to places where Halal food and beverages are prepared, stored and served on 18–19 August 2025. The two-day program was delivered in French and specifically tailored for participants from French-speaking SMIIC Member States.
OIC/SMIIC 6:2019 outlines essential conditions for halal compliance in establishments such as restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering facilities, and institutional kitchens—where halal food is handled, stored, and served to consumers.
This foundational training focused on the practical implementation of the OIC/SMIIC 6:2019 standard, which outlines key requirements for halal compliance in restaurants, hotels, catering services, and other food service establishments.
Key Topics Covered
- Overview of OIC/SMIIC 6:2019 and its relation to OIC/SMIIC 1:2019
- Structural and operational requirements for halal-compliant food service facilities
- Prevention of cross-contamination and assurance of hygiene
- Role of government institutions in standard enforcement and monitoring
- Documentation, compliance, and capacity-building strategies
The training provided a platform for knowledge exchange and technical capacity building, supporting participants in their efforts to enhance Halal quality systems and food safety in their respective sectors.
Objectives of the Training
This training aimed to:
- Build awareness and foundational knowledge of OIC/SMIIC 6:2019 among government stakeholders;
- Support regulatory and inspection bodies in understanding and applying the standard;
- Facilitate the harmonized implementation of Halal food service requirements across OIC Member States;
- Encourage inter-institutional collaboration between food safety, health, and standardization authorities
