The Director General/Chief Executive, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mallam Farouk Salim, has said it is currently working with relevant agencies and stakeholders to develop an operational framework for the take-off of the Halal industry in the country.
He said SON remained committed to continually driving the initiatives that promote the development of Halal products standards in line with internationally accepted benchmark for both domestic and foreign consumers.
Speaking during the validation meeting for the final draft report on the Roadmap and Operational Framework for the Development of Halal Industry in Nigeria, Salim said the standards regulatory agency had taken steps to ensure that globally accepted standards are developed or adopted for the Nigerian Halal industry.
He said SON had also ensured that products and services meet the right specifications as well as deliver on consumers’ expectation which will allow for access and acceptance in international markets. Represented by Head, Halal Desk, SON, Mrs. Amina Haliru, he emphasised the crucial role of standardisation towards achieving the set objectives in the industry. -THISDAY
