The Department of Agriculture to pursue its halal food production program in the hopes of tapping the global halal market. The DA hopes to produce more food and generate more livelihood opportunities for its countrymen, especially with the Muslim group.
This was part of the keynote speech of DA Secretary Arthur C. Yap delivered during the International Halal Assurance Seminar at Makati City. The seminar which was conducted recently by the Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines was attended by various stakeholders all over the world.
Yap reiterates that the Agriculture department continuously conduct trainings and seminars among concerned stakeholders on the proper production, processing and marketing of halal cereal and vegetable crops, fruits, meat, milk, fish and other commodities – from farm-to-plate or throughout the food supply chain to assure the consumers of the hygienic and wholesomeness quality of the products.
Highlights of the said seminar include sessions on Business Opportunities in Halal Production, Management and Assurance on Halal Production, Halal Assurance in Food, Halal Certification Program in the United States, Guiding Principles and Procedural Requirements in Halal Assurance of Food Production and Video Presentation on Halal Slaughtering. (PIA)