DR. ZENAIDA P. HADJI RAOF LAIDANRegional Director, DOST XII

Chairperson, National Halal ForumProgram Leader, Philippine Science & Technology Program for

the Development of the Halal Industry

DOST XII PROGRAM ON HALALDOST XII PROGRAM ON HALALThe Philippine Science and Technology Program The Philippine Science and Technology Program for the Development of the Halal Industryfor the Development of the Halal Industry

• Halal (حالل, alālḥ , halaal) is an Arabic term meaning "permissible".

>In the English language, it most frequently refers to food that is permissible according to Islamic law.

>In the Arabic language, it refers to anything that is permissible under Islam.

• Not “lawful” or “permissible” for human consumption:– Pig, boar and their products– Dog, snake, monkey, disease-carrying animals,

carnivorous animals with fangs and claws;– Animals improperly slaughtered of those that die before

slaughtering;– Animal killed in the name of anyone other than Allah

(Almighty);– Blood and its by-products;– Alcohol and intoxicants.

• means suspect, in doubt or questionable. If the origin of a certain food item is in doubt, or there is uncertainty about whether it is prohibited means under Islamic laws, then the product is considered Mashbooh.

• There are approximately 2.08 billion Muslims in 112 countries out of the 7.15 billion world population.

Indonesia – 218 M Egypt --- 85 M Pakistan -- 183 M Nigeria – 87 MIndia --- 255 M Iran –76 MBangladesh -155 M Turkey –76 M* Source: www.muslimpopulation.com

• The quality of Halal products and Halal standards are very high, thus, not only Muslims but non-Muslims as well look for Halal Certified items.

• Some of the non-Muslim countries with sizeable Muslim consumers include:

China – 135 M Thailand – 7 MRussia – 27M US -- 10 MPhilippines- 10 M

* Source: www.muslimpopulation.com

THE GLOBAL HALAL MARKET• The Global Halal Market value is now

estimated at USD3 trillion.• Halal food alone has a commanding market

value of US $ 680 billion annually or 76% of the world’s food trade which accounts to US $880 per annum.

THAILAND’S HALAL MARKET VALUE• USD 113 M in 2007• USD 173 M in 2008• USD 279 M in 2009• USD 6.8 B in 2011

Thailand is currently the 5th world’s largest Halal Food Exporter, controlling a 5.6 market share, after Brazil, US, China and India.

• Thousands of Philippine-made products have been certified Halal by certification bodies that are all private organizations, no competent authority and without technical competence

• There is no existing laboratory and other relevant infrastructure dedicated to Halal

• Halal products are not regulated• Private Organizations/entities serve as Certification bodies at the

same time Accreditation bodies which is not proper• Reliable and respectable Halal Accreditation and Certification

System is not yet in place

• Certification and Accreditation done by private sectors are fraudulent• CBs are not compliant to standards and are not accredited by the

government• Companies/Firms accredited/certified by private entities but not

totally compliant to Halal standards• Different standards being adopted by different CBs • No periodic/regular surveillance audit/monitoring is being conducted

thus integrity of the product is being compromised• Philippine Halal Market dominated by non-Muslim companies not

compliant to standards

• Lower level of awareness on Halal product labelling;• Proliferation of Certifying Bodies (CBs) with no technical

competence;• Doubt, fear and hesitation among Halal consumers/ buyers;• Halal businesses were usually handled in by large companies

owned by non-Muslims only;• Contaminations were found out too late, e.g. upon reaching place

of destination;• Misconceptions, misunderstanding and different interpretations on

Halal;

"Oh Mankind! Eat from the earth that which is Halal and Thayyib (lawful and wholesome).“ Holy Quran 2:168

Consumption and utilization of Halal food and non-food products as well as preservation and promotion of Halal practices are “Fardhu Kifaya” or obligatory to every Muslim.

Halal was identified as one of the High Impact Programs (HIPs) of the

DOST .

Provide central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological efforts in the country.

Formulate S&T policies, plans, programs, and projects in support of national development priorities.

PPhilippineSScience and TTechnology

PProgram for the DDevelopment of the HHalal IIndustry

aims to support the National Development Agenda•Generation of more jobs and employment;•Reduction of poverty; and•Solution to peace and order problem/ Mindanao conflict

in consonance with the 5-Point Program of DOST •Developing solutions to pressing national problems;•Developing appropriate technologies to create growth in the countryside;•Harnessing technology to improve industry competitiveness;•Using S&T to enhance delivery of government and social services;•Harnessing emerging technologies to boost national competitiveness.

• Establish performance-based reward system in providing technical and financial assistance to support the growth and competitiveness of Halal micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) through the adoption of appropriate technologies, innovation and best practices;

• Establish Philippine Halal Science Center, Forensic Laboratory and Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Center to prove the Halalness of the products;

• Ensure Halal integrity thru effective farm-to-fork monitoring and improved technologies essential in detecting Haram for food and non-food products;

• Establish mechanisms for complementarities and resource-sharing of government and private resources to ensure sustainability;

• Adopt the clustering approach (by municipality, province or region) in administering projects in coordination with LGUs, SUCs, farmers’ organizations, industry associations to ensure sustainability, high-impact.

• Develop Human Resource Complement for the Halal Industry thru Capacity – building (degree and non-degree).

DA, DTI

ProductionDA, DOST

Manufacturing/ProcessingDA, DOST, DOH, NCMF

ProductDevelopment

DOST

IntegratedIntegratedHALAL S &T HALAL S &T ProgramProgram

IntegratedIntegratedHALAL S &T HALAL S &T ProgramProgram

• Regulatory framework• Internationally-accepted Food standards• Implementing guidelines

Entry-point: Detection of Haram components in food and non-food; Seal of quality.

• Regulatory framework• Internationally-accepted Food standards• Implementing guidelines

Entry-point: Detection of Haram components in food and non-food; Seal of quality.

DistributionDOST, DTI, DA, DOH

(MSME)

Halal Halal CertificationCertification

Support Support to Halal to Halal

SMEsSMEs

Halal Training and consultancy services > Halal Packaging and labeling

> Halal HACCP + Haram > Halal GMP/ Food Safety Halal Capacity-building Provision of Halal Technology Halal Database Management and Information System Halal Product Standards and Testing Linkaging and Networking

• Identified potential beneficiaries/ partners within the Halal Value-Chain particularly in livestock, horticulture, marine and aquaculture and Halal ICT as priority sectors;

• Identified number of farms conformant to Halal Requirements;

• Conducted technology needs assessment and sourcing of Halal technology;• Provided Innovation Support Fund for Halal technology fabrication/ acquisition

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Halal Technology Acquisition and Upgrading

• Conducted manpower and technology trainings on Halal;• Provided consultancy and technical services on Halal.

• Supported Projects on Halal Halal Goat Production and Meat Processing; Integrated Halal Agri-business Systems for Small Ruminants; Halal Aquafeed Production.

Halal Laboratory in Cotabato City• Analytical Services

>Fatty acids of animals and plants (profiles)>DNA analysis of foods and other processed products>Gelatin content of milk and other dairy products>Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) testing>Alcohol content of beverages and other related products>Qualitative detection of haram in meat products>Detection of lard in bakery products and edible oils

We provide laboratory testing services to customers that encompasses the entire food supply chain:

Food and beverage Manufacturers/ Producers

Food distributors and Suppliers

Food Service Outlets/ Caterers/ Producers

Importers and exporters

Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers

Medical Devices and Manufacturers

Gelatin from Tilapia

Production

Distribution

• Identify source• Identify inputs, i.e Halal feeds used.

• Slaughtering method• Hygiene and Food Safety• Ingredients used must be Halal

• Exclusive package and storage. Codex as Halal

• Exclusive container van/vehicle to avoid contamination.

Halal Research and DevelopmentHalal Research and DevelopmentStorage, Packaging & Labeling - develop new

technologies - develop new products - generate more IP assets

-Food Safety- Quality Assurance- Substitute for haram inputs e.g. feeds, ingredients , etc.

Processing/Manufacturing

Sugarcane Farm/ Plantation Product

Distribution

*Interventions:-Halal Assesment/ Ocular inspection-Employment of Muslim caretaker -Verification of planting materials-Laboratory testing and analyses of fertilizer-Consultancy for agricultural productivity and enhancement

•Interventions:- Consultancy for Halal manufacturing productivity export- Product standards and testing-Halal Food Safety-current GMP- HACCP + haram- Cleaner production technology- Energy Audit-Zero-waste Management (waste material utilization e.g. bagasse as fuel and molasses as organic fertilizer

* Interventions:-Product Standards and Testing- Halal Food Safety-current GMP- HACCP + haram- Cleaner production technology

M U S C O V A D OM U S C O V A D O

MuscovadoPackaging & Labeling / Storage

Muscovado Processing Plant/ Firm

•Inputs / Environment:-Area free from haram (e.g. animals, etc.)-Planting materials from Halal source- Halal organic fertilizer

•Inputs / Environment:-Halal Sugarcane- Manufacturing facility away from haram, e.g. Piggeries, toilets, etc.

•Inputs / Environment:-Halal label and packaging materials-Exclusive storage

Certification is required in every stage/ phase and R&D is carried-out for sustainability.

• Halal Certification is a process of verifying and authenticating that products and or services offered by companies are compliant to Halal standards- both Shariah and Science – for quality assurance.

• Halal certification provides Halal consumer assurance and the confidence to consume the products without doubt or confusion.

• It is being undertaken by accredited Certifying Bodies with competent authority and technical competence.

• Accreditation of a Halal Certifying Body is a formal declaration that a particular organization or institution is highly qualified/ capable, competent, credible, and reliable to certify Halal products or services to be recognized by International Standards Organization and/ or Accreditation body

• A system by which an organization aims to reduce and eventually eliminate non-conformities to specifications, standards, requirements and customer expectations in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

• Halal product certification system involves:1. plant audit/ ocular inspection of site; 2. monitoring of manufacturing procedures/ processes; 3. laboratory testing and analyses.

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Customer/DOST XII

Customer submits:-Business Permit-DTI/SEC Registration-Product list-Raw Materials list & supporting documents-Halal Assurance System (if available)-Process Flow-Plant Lay-out

DOST XII conducts Pre-audit of submitted docs

Auditors will verify compliance to Halal requirements

Submit letter of Intent

Submit letter of Intent

Provide list of requirementProvide list of requirement

Sign Terms of conditions set by DOST XII & NCMF

Sign Terms of conditions set by DOST XII & NCMF

Are documents submitted complete?

Are documents submitted complete?

Conducts in Plant audit/

assessment

Conducts in Plant audit/

assessment

Is Halal complied?

Is Halal complied?

Provide list of requirementProvide list of requirement

Provide list of requirementProvide list of requirement

HALAL Certification Process

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Pays Test feesSubmit samples for laboratory analysisSubmit samples for laboratory analysis

Conduct tests compliant to Halal

parameter

Conduct tests compliant to Halal

parameter

Did results compliant to

Halal Standards?

Did results compliant to

Halal Standards?

Provide Test report to

DOST & NCMF

Provide Test report to

DOST & NCMF

Inform customer

Inform customer

Review Process Flow

Review Process Flow

To identify requirements?

To identify requirements?

DOST & NCMF issue Halal certificate

DOST & NCMF issue Halal certificate

HALAL Certification Process

HALALHALALCertification ProcessCertification Process

Submit accomplished form

to DOST XII

Sign Terms of Conditions set by DOST XII & NCMF

DOST XII & NCMF conduct audit/assessment/

surveillance on the ff:•Traceability/Plant Audit•Management System•Manufacturing Procedures

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Auditors/Assessors

DOST XII conducts Laboratory Tests &

Analyses

DOST XII to issue Test Result/s

DOST XII & NCMF Award Halal Certification

Verified genuinely

Halal

Verified to contain

Haram

DISAPPROVED APPROVED*Firm/product did not pass the assessment; found non-conformant to H. Standards.

Consequence: can no longer continue w/ the process, however, should company/firm is still determined to avail of the Halal Certification, it should subject itself to re-assessment until proven to conform to H. Standards.

*Firm/Product passed the assessment and found to conform to H. Standards.Consequence: continue/proceed with the next step.

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Philippine National Halal Science Center

THAILAND Technical Training

SINGAPORE Technical Training

MALAYSIA Technical Training

Trainers’ Training in Indonesia

• Created Food Safety Teams for Halal;• Gained approval from the Board of Regents of

SUCs in Region XII on the proposed integration of Halal Science in the curriculum as well as the offering of Halal Science Program.

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Halal Science Halal Science

Information Information

SharingSharing

• Upgrading of the Halal Information Management System is on-going that includes Traceability and Surveillance System for Halal.

• Acquisition of IT equipment for the Halal Information Management System is on-going.

• Gained ICT support for Halal from Malaysia, Taiwan and other countries.

• The Program was presented during the 1st National Halal Forum, before it was launched.

• Launched by the Honorable Secretary thru Undersecretary Graciano P. Yumul, Jr. In General Santos City during the Opening Ceremonies of the 1st National Halal Forum.

• Conducted the 1st National Halal Forum at the Phela Grande Convention Centre, General Santos City, Feb. 28-29, 2008.

• Regional Development Council XII (RDC XII) Resolution No. 05, Series of 2008 entitled: “A Resolution Supporting and Adopting the Philippine Science and Technology Program for the Development of the Halal Industry”– Excerpts from the Minutes of the 22nd Regular Meeting of the

Regional Development Council (RDC) XII on 28 March 2008 at the Provincial Capitol, Kidapawan City;

– RDC XII endorsed the this Resolution after finding it supportive of the region’s vision, development thrusts and priorities as enunciated in Region XII’s Medium-Term Regional Development Plan (MTRDP) 2004-2010.

• Conducted the 2nd National Halal Forum themed, “Enhancing Halal Science and Technology for Economic Growth and Social Equity” at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Manila on November 23-24, 2009.

• Conducted the 3rd National Halal Forum themed, “Development of a Halal Economy: Role of Science, Technology and Innovation” at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Manila on November 29-30, 2013.

• In 2013, the 3rd National Halal Forum (NHF) was held at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila.

• The DOST XII Regional Director led a team of fourteen (14) DOST Policy-makers to a Study Mission/ Benchmarking Activity on Halal in Malaysia on May 4-10, 2014

Philippines can now be spotted in the World Halal Map thru the efforts of the DOST XII Regional Director who was invited to speak on international Halal events:

- Guest Speaker during the 2008 World Halal Forum in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia;

- Honorary Speaker during the 2010 World of Halal Science, Industry and Business (WHASIB) International Conference in conjunction with the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Group Triangle Halal Expo in Phuket, Thailand;

- Guest Speaker during the 2012 Global Halal Congress in Lahore, Pakistan;

- Guest Speaker during the 2014 OIC-SMIIC: World Halal Assembly in Islamabad, Pakistan.

• In the process of developing IEC materials for Halal Awareness and Promotion;

• Developed Training Modules for the Development of the Halal Industry;

• Halal concerns were included in the Agenda of some of the Regional Meetings;

• Press Releases (a number of which were published in international, national and local papers)

• Dr. Laidan was invited to a number of international and local press conferences as well as to several interviews on TV and radio;

• National Halal Forum, a country-wide undertaking with global trend is known as the “Premier Event in the Philippine Halal Calendar”.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

• Draft Executive Order for the Institutionalization of the Philippine National Halal Laboratory and Halal Science Center had been submitted to the Regional Development Council (RDC XII) and DOST-Central Office for endorsement to Malacañang.

• Develop knowledge-based facility supported by scientific validation;

• Set-up Research and Development infrastructure to resolve new issues; and

• Provide innovative solutions that can be commercialized.

The Philippine Halal Industry

• Philippine National Halal Infrastructure including the Philippine National Halal Science Center has been established and in operation

• Increasing demand for genuine Halal products;

• Many CBs had given up operations, acknowledging their inadequacies;

• Consumers are now looking for seal of quality for guaranteed Halalness of product;

• Not only big companies but SMEs as well are now engage in Halal business;

• Halal producers and manufacturers can avail technical assistance to boost integrity of their products

• Thru education, technology-trainings and consultancies, manpower capabilities of SMEs on Halal have been developed;

• Issues and concerns on Halal have been identified, brought out and rationally discussed, clarified and addressed;

• Harmonization of Philippine Halal standards to be aligned to International Standards of OIC-SMIIC has started

• Competent authority as accrediting body for religious requirements has been created, the NCMF per RA 9997

The Philippine Halal Industry

• Legislation by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives is underway for the institutionalization of the Philippine Halal Science Center with DOST XII as the regulatory body/ clearing house of Halal products coming in and out of the country

• DOST XII Philippine Halal Science Center as competent authority to accredit CBs in terms of technical competence and accredit laboratories dedicated to Halal that shall be established in the future

• Development of reliable Philippine Halal accreditation and certification system and respectable Halal Premium brand with proof of reliability is being pursued

The Philippine Halal Industry

• Created the Halal Food Safety Team • Established Halal R&D Consortium• Increased level of Halal awareness among Filipinos• Relevant national agencies have unite with collective efforts to

pursue for one standard, one logo, one test• Regulatory body shall be created to ensure the integrity of the

product from farm to fork• More stringent standards is being pursued to protect, maintain,

and sustain the integrity of Philippine-made Halal certified product

The Philippine Halal Industry

• Integration of the Halal Science in the curriculum as a program, a major or elective subject, for human resource development has started to produce the needed Muslim scientists, engineers, researchers to man the Halal Industry and propel the Halal economy for growth and development

• Universities encouraged to undertake Halal R&D and to include Fundamentals of Halal in the learning modules for pre-schoolers

The Philippine Halal Industry

• Gained trust and confidence of consumers and attracted more investors

• Philippines particularly Mindanao is positioned as the country’s Halal Industry Center and Region XII as the Halal Hub and Halal Gateway

• Development of the Halal Information System is being pursued

• Innovation system has been strengthened• And other developments in the Halal sector.

The Philippine Halal Industry

• Private Certification Bodies that have no competent authority and without technical competence continue to certify companies and their products who are not compliant to Halal Standards

• Most of the products certified halal did not pass through the Halal laboratory for verification, authentication, and standardization

• Private Organizations/entities serve as Certification bodies at the same time Accreditation bodies which is NOT PROPER/ NOT ALLOWED

• Products have fraudulent logos by different Certification Bodies who are not accredited by the government and not given recognition certificate

• There is no Harmonized Standards for Halal Certification established yet

• Appreciation of only few companies on the significance of Halal Certification

• Mutual recognition between the NCMF and DOST XII

• Avoid duplication of agency mandates/ functions

• Fast-track the institutionalization of the Philippine Halal Science Center with DOST XII as the regulatory body/ clearing house of Halal products coming in and out of the country

• Align Philippine Halal standards to the soon-to-be approved unified Halal standards of OIC-SMIIC and come up with a Halal Seal of Quality as the basis for issuance of recognition certificate and the use of the common logo;

• Strict implementation of Halal Accreditation and Certification System.

• Strengthen promotion and advocacy in the country for awareness and appreciation of the public especially the non-Muslim consumers and for policy development and direction

• Push for a common logo for proof of reliability and seal of quality recognized internationally

• Government to impose penalties to non-accredited Certification Bodies/ private entities/ companies which are still performing Halal Certification