HIRC Pakistan delivers monumental speech on Halal Food Standards at IFTECH 2011 Pakistan

April 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Karachi, Pakistan: Halal Industry Research Centre (HIRC) participated at the Third Food Seminar at IFTECH 2011 Pakistan. The food seminar covered the wide range of topics related to Halal food issues, trends and future challenges in Pakistan.



Mr Raheel Iqbal, Partner at HIRC Pakistan, presented a monumental speech highlighting Halal food standards and ways to achieve Halal compliance. “Pakistan today stands at a crucial juncture of economic despair, political unrest and rising inflation. It requires a saviour to boost its exports, local production and generate business opportunities. Global Halal food market serves the purpose through which Pakistan can earn immense foreign exchange and move towards long term prosperity”, said Mr Iqbal. He also added “HIRC as a pioneer in Halal industrial research projects offers a platform to local universities and students to join hands to develop human capital servicing Halal food industry. HIRC also offered research internship project opportunities for local food sciences students”.



HIRC is Pakistan’s first Halal certification body and a research based organization with over 11 years of Shariah advisory services. HIRC have been instrumental in Halal food issues as well as other sectors such Islamic finance, Shariah compliant technology and Industrial practices.

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HIRC is Pakistan's first Halal certification and assurance service provider. With more than 10 years of Shariah advisory experience and a qualified/reputed Shariah committee, HIRC is committed to provide excellent service to Halal Industry across the globe. HIRC Pakistan Exporter Halal Certification program is recognized both in Pakistan and overseas and is also recognized by TDAP Pakistan for 50% cost rebate scheme.