Kellas highlighted that Greece produces high-quality food products with a strong local identity and international appeal – qualities that could gain new momentum through halal certification and open doors to major markets such as Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
According to a ministry announcement, the event also marked the launch of a new international partnership between Mirtec Cyprus – a subsidiary of HellasCert, the Hellenic Association of Accredited Certification and Inspection Bodies – and the Halal Products Development Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The collaboration aims to lay the groundwork for a national halal strategy in Greece.
Data presented at the event indicated that the global halal products market exceeds $2.5 trillion annually, with growth of over 6% per year. Halal certification is not limited to meeting religious standards; it is increasingly seen as a pathway to accessing high-value markets with rigorous quality and safety expectations.
