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Revolutionizing Meat Exports: India's Streamlined Halal Certification Process

Date : 06th April 2023

The Indian government has amended the policy conditions for Meat and Meat Products, allowing them to be exported as "Halal certified" only if they are produced, processed, and packaged in a facility with a valid certification under the "India Conformity Assessment Scheme (i-CAS) Halal" of the Quality Council of India (QCI), issued by a Certification Body duly accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) as per the guidelines issued/amended from time to time.

Exporters who want to export to countries where there is a regulation on Halal must also meet the importing country's requirements/regulations, as applicable, and hold valid certificates issued by Halal certification bodies approved under the national halal system of the importing country. The Halal certification under i-CAS Halal shall be initially voluntary on the part of the producer/supplier/exporter.

All existing Halal Certification Bodies have six months’ time from the date of issue of this notification to seek accreditation from NABCB for i-CAS Halal, while all existing Export Units, including those already registered with APEDA as members, have six months’ time from the date of issue of this notification, for registering themselves at dedicated and integrated online portal for meat exports developed by APEDA. The export will be subject to the Foreign Trade Policy, as issued/amended by DGFT from time to time.

This move by the Indian government is a step towards streamlining the Halal certification process for meat and meat products, ensuring quality and safety for consumers worldwide.

Credit for information and image: Directorate General of Foreign Trade and QCI (Quality Council of India)

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