The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) welcomed a delegation from the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) and Indonesia ministry of Tourism on 13 August 2026 at SMIIC Headquarters in Istanbul, Türkiye, as part of a technical visit aimed at strengthening knowledge exchange and cooperation in the fields of halal standardization, conformity assessment, quality infrastructure, and halal tourism.
The technical visit was organized within the framework of the COMCEC Project 2025-IDNTOURI-409, entitled “Strengthening and Branding Tourism Destinations in Indonesia with OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards,” being implemented by BSN in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia.
H.E. Mr. Ihsan Övüt, Secretary General of SMIIC, welcomed Mr. Wahyu Purbowasito Setyo Waskito with his accompanying delegation, expressed his happiness with this honorable visit and highlighted SMIIC’s role in developing and promoting harmonized standards among OIC Member States. He also provided an overview of SMIIC’s work in the field of halal standardization and discussed the importance of OIC/SMIIC standards in supporting a reliable and harmonized ecosystem.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Indonesian delegation to gain insights into SMIIC’s role and experience in developing, implementing, and promoting OIC/SMIIC standards, particularly those related to halal products and services, and their potential contribution to the development of halal tourism.
The discussions covered several areas that SMIIc experts presented during the visit, including the OIC/SMIIC halal standardization framework, halal standards related to food and tourism services, the application of OIC/SMIIC standards in supporting halal tourism, food and hospitality sectors, SME empowerment, conformity assessment, and how SMIIC training and capacity
The visit concluded with a constructive exchange of views and a shared interest in strengthening cooperation and knowledge exchange between BSN and SMIIC, particularly in halal standardization, conformity assessment, quality infrastructure, SME development, and halal tourism.
SMIIC appreciates the visit of the BSN delegation and looks forward to continued cooperation with Indonesia in advancing the implementation and wider recognition of OIC/SMIIC standards and contributing to the development of a strong and sustainable halal economy across OIC Member States.