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. The activity was conducted within the framework of SESRIC’s Halal Capacity Building Programme (Halal-CaB) for the benefit of the OIC Member Countries.
The training brought together 146 professionals from OIC Member Countries. The sessions were delivered by experts from SMIIC, with valuable contributions from the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) and the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE).
The main objective of the training was to enhance participants’ knowledge and technical capacity in the areas of halal certification frameworks, conformity assessment, and regulatory compliance. It also aimed to facilitate the exchange of good practices in the implementation of national halal accreditation systems among OIC Member Countries.
Throughout the two-day programme, participants were introduced to the structure and functioning of the OIC Global Halal Quality Infrastructure (OHAQ), as well as SMIIC’s ongoing standardization and conformity assessment activities. The sessions also highlighted the importance of harmonized standards in strengthening international trade and ensuring the integrity of halal certification processes.
The training course covered a range of key topics, including:
• Overview of the OIC Global Halal Quality Infrastructure (OHAQ), OIC/SMIIC Standards for Halal Certification, and SMIIC Conformity Assessment System and related standards, delivered by Mr. Çağrı Cankurtaran, Specialist and Secretary of the SMIIC Conformity Assessment Committee,
• SMIIC Standardization Procedures and Activities, delivered by Mr. Yasin Zülfikaroğlu, Specialist and Secretary of the SMIIC Standardization Management Council.
The training concluded with interactive discussions and a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage directly with experts and deepen their understanding of the presented topics.
SMIIC remains committed to supporting the capacity-building efforts of OIC Member Countries through such training programmes, contributing to the development and harmonization of halal quality infrastructure across the OIC member states.