Maldives’ Support of Halal Tourism Expected to Boost Halal-Certified Food Imports

The local halal market in the Republic of Maldives (Maldives) is expected to expand on the back of an increase in halal tourism as several initiatives are developed including the government’s launch of a campaign supporting the development of halal tourism sales.

Why it Matters?

Maldives is a Muslim majority population with halal food consumed locally. The prominence of Islam in the country serves as an indicator that halal hotels would serve as a supply chain ready for certified food products. Halal certification is required for imported food to the country under the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (FDA) regulations with regular monitoring and periodic checks launched by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for the insurance of the halal nature of f...