The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), through its Training Center, organized a virtual training course on OIC/SMIIC 2: Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing Halal Certification, from 3 to 5 November 2026, targeting Arabic-speaking participants from SMIIC Member States.

The training brought together 65 participants from Arabic-Speaking Member States, providing a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of OIC/SMIIC 2 and its role in establishing a harmonized framework for halal certification.

The programme focused on the key principles and requirements of the standard, as well as their practical implementation. It aimed to strengthen the technical capacities of participants, support the development of halal certification infrastructure across Member States, and promote the consistent application of OIC/SMIIC standards.

Through this initiative, SMIIC continues to support its Member States in enhancing their national halal quality infrastructure, fostering technical cooperation, and promoting greater harmonization in halal certification practices.

This training forms part of SMIIC’s ongoing efforts to advance technical knowledge, strengthen capacity-building opportunities, and facilitate the effective implementation of OIC/SMIIC standards across the OIC region.