History

Until year 2005, process of halal certification was conducted based on individual requests from manufacturers and customers.

 

   2005. year

An initiative has been launched to establish an expert body to deal with halal certification
Team has been formed to develop the necessary documentation which will be elementary for conducting halal certification, led by prof. Besim Canic
Development of the proposal draft of the halal standard book (Basic Halal Standard)
By the decision of the Fetwa Council of the Islamic Community in B&H, it has been confirmed that halal certification can be carried out on the basis of the proposed documentation.

   2006. year

Decision was adopted to launch the Agency for Halal Quality Certification within the Islamic Community in B&H with headquarters in Tuzla
First attendance to international events - World Halal Forum 2006. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Issuing the first Halal certificates, September 22.

   2007. year

 

Agreement on Cooperation in Halal Certification Activities in the Republic of Croatia was signed
Registration with the Ministry of Justice of B&H on the basis of the Law on Freedom of Religion and the Status of Churches and Religious Communities in B&H
Agreement on cooperation in halal certification activities in the Republic of Serbia has been signed
Registration of Halal Quality Trademark within the Institute for Intellectual Property of B&H
Registration of Halal Standard BAS 1049: 2007 at the Institute for Standardization of B&H

 

   2008. year

Active representation of B&H on the behalf of the Institute for Standardization of B&H in the field of halal industry at international meetings and forums
Active participation in the development of the World Halal Standards of the OIC countries
Organization the first market survey in Bosnia and Herzegovina on topic: “Perception of Halal”

   2009. year

Training for Halal Quality Consultants
Organization of international round table "Production of Halal Food" in Sarajevo
Organization of event “Three-year anniversary of issuing the first halal certificate in B&H”
Agreement on Cooperation in Halal Certification Activities in Montenegro has been signed
Agreement on Cooperation in Halal Certification Activities in the Republic of Macedonia was signed

   2010. year

The registration process in the United Arab Emirates has been completed, whereby Halal certificate has been accepted for export to this country
Agency is participating in the project for the development of the European Halal Standard initiated by CEN (European Institute for Standards) as an authorized representative of the Institute for Standardization of B&H
Agreement on Cooperation in Halal Certification Activities in the Republic of Croatia was withdrawn

   2011. year

Registration of the second edition of the Halal standard BAS 1049: 2010, which is fully compliant with the newly adopted Halal standard of the countries of the Islamic Conference OIC / SMIIC I - Halal food.
Authorized representative of "CrescentRating" for the countries of south-eastern Europe in the field of "Halal Friendly Traveling", the most well-known international system for ranking halal tourism and catering facilities
Starting certification in the field of catering and tourism;
Increase in ownership on the property of PTK Finkom dd Tuzla and revitalization of the business of this company
First halal certified halal restaurant

   2012. year

The activities of reconstruction of the main building in the complex of PTK Finkom have been initiated to ensure the conditions for the accommodation of the Agency.
Organization of the first SAHAF - FORUM in the Business Center “UNITIC” in Sarajevo
First halal certified halal hotel

   2013. year

The Agency has initiated the process of development of strategic plan aimed at reviewing the existing situation and establishing the guidelines for the development of the Agency by 2020.
Participation in the international halal standardization processes organized by the Institute for Standardization and Metrology of Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and the European Institute of Standards (CEN)
Presentation of research: “The Halal Certification and Accreditation Perceptions in Europe” at IHAF - The First International Halal Accreditation Forum in Istanbul and Brussels at the European Halal Certification Organizations Convention organized by the Flemish Chamber of Commerce.
The reconstruction activities for the accommodation of the Agency in the business building of FINKOM has been completed
Organization of Second SAHAF - Forum and Fair - organized in May of this year
Development of application: “HALAL BARKOD SCANNER”

   2014. year

The new appointment of Management Board of the Agency
Agency, in cooperation with the Institute for Standardization of B&H, hosted the third session of the CEN / TC 425 held in Sarajevo
Admission of B&H to OIC-SMIIC membership - Institute for Standardization and Metrology of Islamic Countries. With this act, B&H has become the only European state which is member of this body.
Organization of Third Sarajevo Halal Forum - SAHAF
Memorandum of Understanding signed with BBI Bank to improve cooperation and exchange of information
Development of the study: “Improving activities on the Qurban project” organized by the Islamic Community and its institutions.
Development of a strategic plan for the development of the Agency – second workshop
Agreement on Cooperation in Halal Certification Activities in the Republic of Croatia was withdrawn

  2015. year

Organization of SMIIC AC meeting in Sarajevo
Organization of event: „Days of Halal“ in October this year
Organization of educational and promotional seminars and event in cooperation with Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Participation in the establishment of the Association of the Halal Industry at the Chamber of Economy / Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Agency's Development Program 2016-2026 was established

 2016. year

Harmonization of the basic documents of the Agency with the new regulations of the Riyasat of Islamic Community in B&H
Development of a new Halal Certification Scheme according to standards: OIC-SMIIC 2, ISO 17021, ISO 17065, ISO 19011
Development of a new halal education program according to ISO 17024
Application for obtaining international accreditation under the new accreditation system (OIC-SMIIC 2)
Jubilee celebration of 10 years of halal certification in B&H
Launching the mobile application Halal Bazar

 2017. year

Extension of registration of protection of the Halal Quality Trademark
International registration of protection of the Halal Quality Trademark
Initiative for determining the Halal status of GMO in B&H
Compleeting process of international accreditation according to the new accreditation system
Registration of the Agency at JAKIM Malaysia