Uzbekistan will allow the labeling of products and services with the "Halal" symbol.
According to a decree from the Cabinet of Ministers, starting May 1, 2025, products and services certified in accordance with the standards set by the Institute of Standards and Metrology of Islamic Countries (SMIIC) will be eligible to bear the "Halal" label.
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The government has approved the procedure for the certification of products and services in accordance with "Halal" requirements, as well as the rules for their periodic evaluation.
The resolution has endorsed the following proposals from the Uzbekistan Agency for Technical Regulation and the Committee on Religious Affairs:
- the establishment of certification bodies for products and services that comply with "Halal" requirements;
- granting priority status to standards adopted by SMIIC and recognized internationally when setting certification requirements;
- allowing the labeling of products and services with the "Halal" mark starting from May 1, 2025, based on the requirements of SMIIC standards.
The Agency for Technical Regulation, in collaboration with the Committee on Religious Affairs, will accredit the certification body according to international standards within six months.
A draft standard defining the shape and size of the "Halal" mark will also be developed and approved.
The resolution will come into effect three months after its official publication.