When I first began researching halal standardization, one thing became clear very quickly: there are plenty of standards, but not enough shared understanding.

In recent years, the halal industry has experienced significant global growth—expanding across sectors such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and tourism. With this expansion has come a growing demand for credible, harmonized standards and reliable certification systems.

While technical standardization is crucial, it must be accompanied by an equally strong commitment to education. Without accessible and consistent learning opportunities, many stakeholders—manufacturers, auditors, entrepreneurs, and even consumers—struggle to fully grasp the requirements and principles that define halal compliance.

Through my academic work, I’ve observed the lack of centralized, multilingual, and up-to-date educational resources. Many existing training programs are highly valuable, but often fragmented or limited to specific regions or institutions.

This is precisely why I created LearnHalal.org. The platform aims to bridge that gap by curating halal-related education and training opportunities from around the world. It serves as a resource hub for professionals, students, and institutions who seek to stay informed and connected in a fast-evolving sector.

Ultimately, robust halal systems are not built by regulation alone—they are sustained by knowledge, transparency, and the collective effort to understand and apply ethical standards across contexts.

By Nur Atmaca, Founder of LearnHalal

1 July 2025