We Are Committed To Development Of Halal Products Standards — SON

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has pledged to continually drive initiatives that promote the development of Halal Products Standards.

Mallam Farouk Salim, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SON, in a statement, said this would be done in line with internationally-accepted Standards for both domestic and foreign consumers.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Halal product is a product that meets all the regulations on food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.

It also does not use prohibited raw materials and other resources. Halal standard refers to a document that clearly defines the procedures of Halal certification.

Salim said this at the Validation Meeting of the Final Draft Report on the Roadmap and Operational Framework for the Development of Halal Industry in Nigeria.

The director-general, represented by the Head Halal DeskAmina Haliru, laid emphasis on the importance of standardisation in achieving the set goal.

He analysed the steps taken by SON to ensure that globally-accepted standards are developed or adopted for the Nigerian Halal Industry.

He explained that the roadmap and milestones outlined by the committee to get a functioning Halal industry in Nigeria would open Nigeria to the world.

“It will lead to a boost in the Nigerian economy because the Halal Global Market is valued at trillions of dollars,’’ he said.

Salim further said that the Organisation had established a Training Center in Kano where all training on Halal Certifications would be held so Nigerian businesses and Industries could partake in the Halal Sector.