Brunei Maintains Halal Standards Within the ASEAN Region: Ministry of Religious Affairs

Brunei Darussalam was represented by the Ministry of Religious Affairs through its Syariah Affairs Department at the 17th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Working Group on Halal Food Marketing. The meeting was conducted virtually at the Ministry headquarters in Berakas, Brunei on the 3rd of August 2021.

Why it Matters?

The ASEAN Working Group on Halal Foods was established with the objective of enabling uniform Halal standards in the ASEAN region. It also caters to the increasing demands for certified Halal goods and services and ensures the Muslim community on the credibility of Halal foods. The meeting discussed the updates on the Plan of Action for ASEAN Cooperation in Halal Food 2021-2025 and the setting up of the International Hala...