The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), in cooperation with the Libyan National Center for Standardization and Metrology (LNCSM), successfully conducted an in-person training programme on OIC/SMIIC 18:2021 – Halal Quality Management System – Requirements in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 5–6 October 2026.

Organized at the request of LNCSM, the two-day training programme was delivered entirely in Arabic to enhance the technical knowledge and understanding of LNCSM staff regarding the requirements of the Halal Quality Management System.

The programme covered the key requirements and principles of OIC/SMIIC 18:2021, with particular emphasis on their practical application within organizations operating in the halal ecosystem. It provided participants with valuable insights into the implementation of Halal Quality Management Systems in line with OIC/SMIIC standards.

Through this capacity-building initiative, SMIIC supported LNCSM in strengthening its institutional and technical capacities in Halal Quality Management and promoting the effective implementation of OIC/SMIIC standards.

The training reflects SMIIC’s continued commitment to strengthening cooperation with its Member States, enhancing technical competencies, and supporting the development of robust and harmonized Halal Quality Infrastructure across the OIC region.