The government has extended the deadline for recognition of Halal certification bodies and registration of export units by three months to July 4. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) last year notified the policy and conditions for the Halal certification process for meat and meat products. It was directed to seek recognition from the National Certification Body Accreditation Board (NABCB) by April 5, 2024.
DGFT said in a notification, ‘At the time of recognition of Halal certification bodies and registration of export units. The period has been extended by three months i.e. till July 4, 2024. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade comes under the Ministry of Commerce. It looks after issues related to export and import.
As per the guidelines, meat and its products are allowed to be exported as Halal certified only if they are approved by the Board of Quality Council of India. Produced, processed and packed in a facility with valid certification from the body. They will have to get recognition from NABCB.
The products covered under the notification include meat of cattle, fish, chilled meat of sheep and goats and similar meat products etc. India-compliant assessment scheme has been developed to streamline Halal certification of meat and meat products from the country. The global halal food market was worth $1,978 billion in 2021. This market is expected to reach $3,907.7 billion by 2027.
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