Hossein Rastgar, head of the Halal Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced the unveiling of the national halal network at the international conference "Halal and Health" and emphasized that with the operationalization of this network, we can elevate Iran's position by at least 10 to 20 times in our five-year program.
Increasing Iran's economic share in the global halal market
The halal market, as one of the growing and profitable global markets, especially in Islamic countries, holds special significance. Hossein Rastgar pointed out that Iran, with its existing capacities, can play a key role in this field. He added: "With the establishment of the national halal network, it becomes possible not only to enhance the quality of Iranian halal products but also to facilitate the export of these products to other countries."
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Challenges and opportunities facing Iran
Rastgar, while pointing to the existing challenges in this area, including the lack of necessary standards and adequate oversight over the halal product production process, emphasized the importance of creating appropriate infrastructures. He said: "We need close cooperation between government institutions and the private sector to utilize all capacities in achieving this goal."
According to him, considering that the halal market is currently valued at over 2 trillion dollars, Iran can secure a significant share of this market with proper planning. He also highlighted the importance of addressing consumer needs and creating quality products, stating: "Iran must be able to export its halal products not only to Islamic countries but also to other countries to compete in the global halal market."
In conclusion, Hossein Rastgar referred to the importance of education and cultural promotion regarding halal products, saying: "We must strive to promote the culture of consuming halal products in society and thereby create the grounds for the growth and development of this industry."
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