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Explore new markets through getting your Food and Drink products Halal certified
May 28 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Excerpt from Department for Business & Trade webpage
“Understand why Halal Certification could be the key to selling your food and drink products to more global customers.
What you’ll learn
- understand the significance of a Halal certified Food and Drink products
- identify key global markets accessible through Halal certification
- gain insights into the process and requirements of obtaining Halal certification
Description
Are you considering selling your food and drink products to Muslim countries around the world – such as Turkey, countries in South Asia or the Middle East? Then you need a Halal certificate to do so.
Now is the time to consider whether your product is Halal Certified and the business benefits of being so, in order to further your business’ worldwide growth. In this session we will cover how to expand the reach of your food and drink products in different global markets; what Halal certification involves and the available support and resources that you can tap into to assist you in your business’ international growth.
Speakers
Dr Amer Rashid
Technical Director, Halal Certification Organisation Ltd
Amer facilitates Halal Certification in the UK, Europe, Asia and GCC countries.
Dr Mah Hussain-Gambles
Quality Lead and Chartered Chemist, Halal Certification Organisation Ltd
Mah is the Quality Lead for a number of ISO and Gulf region standards, examining ingredients and packaging reviews for compliance to Halal standards.
Robin Hill
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Robin is a versatile professional with experience spanning various business sectors, including blue-chip companies and dynamic startups. His journey includes roles at Burton Group, General Electric, and BUPA. Notably, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing startups in Broking and the wholesale Wine Trade. His diverse background reflects a blend of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.”
