Standardise Halal Certification in Brazil: Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

July 24, 2020

Speaking at an international virtual event on the Halal market hosted by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Tamer Mansour, Secretary General of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, called for the standardisation of halal certification requirements across all Islamic countries sourcing meat from Brazil.

Brazil is the largest global exporter of meat, and according to Mansour, though Brazilian suppliers are willing to sell to Islamic countries, they could focus more on China, which has generated a strong demand for Brazilian meat and poultry since 2019. According to Mansour, meat suppliers in Brazil preferred to prioritise demand from China, given fewer requirements in place.