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In the Maldives, a fully Muslim country whose economy rests on tourism and fishing, Halal certification is run by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. It awarded its first Halal certificates in April 2014 to three fisheries companies, after the European Union ended duty-free access for Maldivian fish and exporters looked for new markets. Singapore's Islamic Religious Council was the first foreign authority to accept Maldivian Halal certificates.
The ministry plans a digital Halal system, with the support of the Islamic Development Bank, to track, test and monitor products, and has named the lack of a specific Halal law as the sector's main gap. This guide lists the institutions behind each part, with their pages on Wasabih.
The ministry that certifies Halal products in the Maldives.
🇲🇻 Malé, Maldives
Islamic Centre P.O. Box 20156 Ameer Ahmed Magu, Malé Republic of Maldives
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, which started Halal certification in 2014 with three fisheries exporters and checks that products are made according to Islamic requirements.
To open new export markets for fish. After the European Union ended duty-free access for Maldivian fish in late 2013, the government looked for buyers in Muslim markets, which require Halal certificates.
Singapore's Islamic Religious Council was the first to accept them, in July 2014, for the three certified fisheries companies. Exporters should check recognition with each importing country.
Not yet. The Minister of Islamic Affairs said in 2023 that the absence of a specific legal framework for Halal certification is the main concern, and the ministry is developing a digital Halal system.
The Maldives is a Muslim country and food served on inhabited islands is Halal, but resorts serving international guests may also serve pork and alcohol. Muslim travellers should check with their resort.
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