Sharjah Halal fair and congress had been held

More than 125 of the world’s leading halal manufacturers and distributors from over 35 countries are set to take part in an upcoming halal exhibition and congress in Sharjah.
The second OIC Halal Middle East Exhibition & Congress will be held at Expo Center Sharjah from December 16 to 18.
“Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metro-logy (ESMA) is working on formulating a comprehensive halal framework to be laid down by 2014, which will be the world’s first systematic drive to set global standards by providing halal certification where the standards are met,” said Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Center Sharjah.
The event will consist of a trade fair and a congress, with the new addition of a kitchen essentials show, the Kitchen Equipment & Technology Exhibition Middle East.
“Gone are the days when the term ‘halal’ was applied mostly to the food we eat. Now it covers a range of products and services, including high fashion, toiletries, medicine, hotels and tourism, entertainment and education,” added Midfa.

A series of specialized workshops will be held concurrently with the second OIC Halal Middle East. The workshops are aimed at providing in-depth knowledge about halal trade potential in specific sectors; UAE rules and regulations for certification, accreditation & standards; import procedures after 2014; Dubai Municipality and ESMA rules relating to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care; and hospitality industry.