114 percent increase in halal

Local The Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK), which launched its activities in 2018 with the claim that it will bring big revenue to the country by issuing ‘halal certificates’ to foreign institutions, also received its share of the increases. HAK, whose budget has increased 2.4 times this year to 22,816,000 TL, has made a big increase in the fees for the 2023 courses. The Halal Conformity Course, which was 1,000 TL in 2021 and 1,400 TL in 2022, increased 114% this year to 3000TL. Within the scope of the course, it was indicated that trainings were given in the fields of ‘general requirements for halal foods’, ‘requirements for organizations that perform halal certification’, ‘general requirements for other chemicals added to halal foods’. Those who want to work in related fields can attend the online Halal Compliance Course, which is limited to 20 people. After the exam at the end of the training, successful participants receive a ‘certificate of achievement’ valid for 5 years.

IT WAS THE SUBJECT OF CRITICISM

HAK’s budget for 2022 was determined at 9 million 390 thousand TL. However, it was stated that the institution spent 13 million 815 thousand TL with additional allowances. It was claimed that the institution could not operate effectively with halal certification and its spending was criticized.