The training on OIC/SMIIC 24:2020 – General Requirements for Food Additives and Other Added Chemicals to Halal Food for French-speaking SMIIC Member States was successfully held virtually on 9–10 June 2026.

The two-day program was delivered in French and specifically designed for experts and representatives from French-speaking SMIIC Member States. The training aimed to strengthen participants' understanding of the requirements and application of OIC/SMIIC 24:2020 within the Halal food sector.

OIC/SMIIC 24:2020 provides the general requirements for food additives and other added chemicals used in Halal food production. The standard establishes criteria to ensure that additives, processing aids, and other chemical substances incorporated into food products comply with Islamic principles and Halal requirements throughout the food supply chain.

The interactive sessions provided participants with the opportunity to discuss implementation challenges, exchange experiences, and explore practical approaches for applying the requirements of OIC/SMIIC 24:2020 in their respective organizations and countries.

SMIIC remains committed to enhancing the capacities of its Member States through technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives that support the effective implementation of OIC/SMIIC standards and contribute to the development of a robust and trustworthy global Halal ecosystem.