Ca Mau promotes market research and Halal certification

To update information on Vietnam's international integration, market information and new regulations from importing countries, etc. for officials, civil servants, public employees and businesses in the province, on April 24, 2025, the International Integration Steering Committee of Ca Mau province organized the International Integration Conference 2025 with the theme "Halal Certification - Export Opportunities to Muslim Countries".

Attending and chairing the Conference were Mr. Duong Vu Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade; along with the participation of representatives of leaders and specialists in charge of departments, branches, People's Committees of districts and Ca Mau city; Centers, Sub-departments of the departments and more than 40 enterprises, cooperatives, production establishments in the province.

Speaking at the opening of the Conference, Mr. Duong Vu Nam emphasized: “In the context of increasingly deep integration, especially when the US imposes anti-dumping tax at 46% on some key export products, diversifying markets, reducing dependence on some markets, and finding new directions is extremely necessary. Muslim countries, with a population of more than 2 billion people, live in 112 countries and territories and account for about 25% of the world's total population. It is expected that the global Halal food market will reach over 3,000 billion USD by 2028 and 15,000 billion USD by 2050. This is a great opportunity if we have thorough preparation, the right strategy, and especially a good grasp of standards, including Halal certification. Halal certification is not only a "passport" for Vietnamese products, including Ca Fast, deep penetration into the Muslim market, but also a demonstration of quality, hygiene, food safety and respect for religious culture - factors that are increasingly of interest to international consumers.

Photo: Mr. Duong Vu Nam - Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade delivered the opening speech at the Conference.

At the Conference, delegates were introduced to many important contents by lecturers with extensive experience in training and practical Halal certification for products and services:

• Introducing the Halal Market: The latest overview of the global Halal market, specific requirements and regulations in Muslim countries.
• Islamic Business Culture: Cultural features, customs and practices in trading with Muslim partners.
• Halal Certification Process and New Regulations: Update on new legal requirements for Halal certification.
• Guide to applying Halal standards and Halal assurance systems: Methods for developing and applying Halal standards and quality management systems for products and services.
• Requirements for Halal Slaughterhouse and Restaurant Operations: Mandatory regulations for Halal slaughterhouses and restaurant operations.

During the discussion, many businesses actively asked questions related to the training process , licensing costs , input material conditions , etc. The questions and issues raised were all enthusiastically answered by the speaker, with specific instructions, helping businesses have a clearer view of the roadmap to achieving Halal certification.

Photo: Businesses ask questions at the Conference

This is considered the first step to help Vietnamese businesses build a basic knowledge foundation, from which they can continue to learn more deeply to have a clear orientation and build a suitable roadmap to bring Ca Mau products to conquer the potential Halal market in the near future.

 

Source: https://socongthuong.camau.gov.vn/tin-tuc-su-kien/ca-mau-day-manh-tim-hieu-ve-thi-truong-va-chung-nhan-halal-282232