In the interests of exports of Kazakhstani products Halal

Negotiations on promoting foreign recognition of the results of Halal accreditation of the Republic of Kazakhstan were held on the platform of the General Assembly meeting of the Islamic Halal Forum of Accreditation Bodies - IFHAB - in Makkah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).

November 2, 2023 a bilateral meeting of the heads of accreditation bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Talgat Momyshev, NAC (National Accreditation Centre of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of MTI RK) and Adel Alkeaid SAAC (Saudi Accreditation Centre) was held.

In October 2023, Kazakhstan accredited the first conformity assurance body for Halal products and services, paving the way for the export of Halal-branded products certified by this body.

NAC and SAAC are signatories to the IAF MLA Multilateral Recognition Agreement and ILAC MRA Mutual Recognition Agreement. The mutual membership in international accreditation organisations paves the way for mutual recognition of accredited Halal certificates of Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia.

At the meeting the parties discussed the need for joint work to promote the recognition of Halal accreditation results within IFHAB and further cooperation in the field of accreditation in general. As a result of the meeting it was agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding.