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Pakistan Halal Authority Act, 2016 (No. VIII).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Pakistan Halal Authority to promote trade and commerce in Halal articles and processes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Institution Food quality control/food safety Meat Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Certification Slaughtering Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 13 sections and two Annexes, creates the Pakistan Halal Authority. This Authority is a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal, with powers, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, and shall by the said name sue and be sued. The Act establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority, entitled to: a) develop and implement strategies, plans and programmes for promotion of imports/exports, trade with foreign countries and inter-provincial trade and commerce in Halal articles and processes; b) recommend the Halal Standards developed for articles and processes; c) recommend mechanism for the Accreditation of Halal Certification Bodies and adoption of Halal Certification systems; d) develop policies, plans and programmes for ensuring compliance of Halal articles and processes with the Halal Standards; e) develop and authorize use of Halal logo; f) operate as a certification body after obtaining due accreditation; g) levy fees for issue or renewal of the Halal certificate; h) maintain a register to use the Halal logo; i) inspect/test Halal products and processes for their quality Standards; j) prohibit production, storage and sale in the Islamabad Capital Territory of such Halal products as do not conform to the Halal Standards; k) arrange and conduct public awareness campaigns; l) secure international recognition of the Halal logo; m) co-ordinate with national and international organizations for strengthening the Halal sector; n) promote the establishment of libraries and laboratories for the purpose of developing the Halal sector; o) collect and circulate statistical and other information relating to the Halal sector; and p) any other function assigned by the Government for development of the Halal sector and promotion of Halal products and processes.

Full text
English
Website
www.na.gov.pk