International Conference on Halal Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics

Sponsored by

The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, USA

Conference Theme:

DEVELOPMENT OF HALAL INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IN PAKISTAN – THE WAY FORWARD

February 18, 2016

At Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry,
(FPCCI), Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan

 

Conference Program

9:30 AM Registration and Socializing
10:30 AM Recitation from the Holy Quran and Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool
10:40 AM Welcome Address
Mr. Asad Sajjad, Chairman, Standing Committee, FPCCI, Karachi, Pakistan
10:50 AM IFANCA’s Global Position and How it can Help in the Growth of Pakistan Halal Industry
Dr. Muhammad Munir Chaudry, President, IFANCA, USA
11:10 AM Inaugural Address
Mr. Abdul Rauf Alam, President, FPCCI, Karachi, Pakistan
11:20 AM Tea Break and Networking
11:40 AM Impact of Halal Regulations on Import and Export of Food in Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director, Institute of Home and Food Sciences, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
12:00 PM Global Halal Economy and Halal Branding Beyond Just Food
Dr. Mian Nadeem Riaz, Director, Food Protein Research & Development Center, Texas A&M University, USA
1:00 PM Lunch and Prayer
2:00 PM IFANCA’s Role and Status in Halal Certification
Prof. Dr. Javaid Aziz Awan, Country Director, IFANCA, Pakistan
2:20 PM Halal Requirements for Developing Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and Cosmetics
Dr. Abid Masood, Development and Regulatory Manager at Aqix Ltd, UK
2:40 PM ISO/SMIIC/OIC/GSO/UAE Halal Standards and IHAS; the Integrated Halal Assurance System
Maulana Naeem Shahid, CEO, Halal Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan
3:00 PM Harmonisation of Sharyah Halal Guidelines
Mr. Afaq Shamsi, Vice President, Halal Awareness & Research Council, Karachi, Pakistan
3:20 PM Halal Lifestyle as a Religious Commitment (Ibaadat)
Mufti Fazal-ur-Rahim, IFANCA, Pakistan
3:40 PM Q/A Session/ Panel Discussions
4:40 PM Closing Remarks
Dr. Muhammad Munir Chaudry, President, IFANCA, USA
4:50 PM Vote of Thanks
Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director, Institute of Home and Food Sciences, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

 

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