Halal Food Page

The Halal Standard Institute of Thailand, an exclusive statutory religious organization, governed by the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT) was established on August 11, 2003 with an aim to legislate and administrate Islamic religious affairs in the Kingdom of Thailand. The statutes for the administration of organization of the Islamic Act (the "AOI" Act) were proclaimed by the Parliament and received a Royal approval on October 17, 1997. This Halal Standard Institute of Thailand has received budget support from Thai government with an aim to administrate Islamic affairs in the Kingdom of Thailand to comply with government policy to promote Thailand food industries as the Kitchen of the World. Thailand is one of the most important food production countries with high potential in production and exportation. The Thai government is working to establish the Halal products Industrial Estate in Pattani Province, in the southern region of Thailand, to promote Halal products or export, especially to Arab countries in the Middle East.

Halal Certification

The Halal certification system applied in Thailand accountants for the slaughtering houses, processed foods and services. The area of processed food is subject to the following certification guidelines:

1. Laboratory testing of a food sample presented by the manufacturer, the tests being conducted in appointed universities in Thailand.
2. Upon approval of the lab test, the manufacturer applies to the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand for plant inspection.
3. Halal certification is issued only after every step of the manufacturing process has been approved. The service sector plays a major role in providing Halal products and services to the Muslim consumer market. The process of preparing and delivering the product or service must strictly follow the requirements for Halal certification.

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