CNA and FAMBRAS host the course ‘The Islamic World – Opportunities and challenges for Brazilian agribusiness in a post-pandemic scenario.’ There will be four classes from June 17 to July 8.
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Health certification for the export of livestock from Brazil to the UAE was approved in April. A demand for animals to produce halal meat and milk is expected.
Online event will be held next Monday, 19, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (BRT). Registration is open and free of charge.
Senator Jean Paul Prates requested a public hearing at Senate to address the creation of regulatory framework. One of the purposes is to get Islamic funds invested in Brazil. The announcement was made during a Brazilian Halal Academy roadshow.
Private Cosméticos of Brazil, which specializes in vegan products, has been offering halal items since early last February. Now, the goal is to expand in Muslim markets.
The Brazilian certifier has been accredited by the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) to issue halal certificates concerning slaughtering and food items for export to the Arab country.
Halal training institute signed an agreement with the ABCC to redouble its educational efforts.
The Brazilian certifier will have an e-booth in the event the ABCC is set to host next week. Fambras Halal chairman Mohamed Zoghbi told ANBA about new products getting halal-certified in Brazil, including cosmetics.
The 16-year-old company Adélia Mendonça Cosmetics now focus in expanding its business into the Arab countries. The brand got a certification for all its products in September.
The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and meat packer Marfrig devised a protocol to offset methane emissions by raising cattle among trees. Marfrig is the only company carrying the label so far.
Brazil’s certifier SIILHalal and consulting firm Najmma have partnered up to provide business advisory.
Lessons offered by Brazil’s Muslim federation Fambras and agriculture industry organization CNA will cover the opportunities and challenges facing Brazilian agriculture in Islamic countries. Registration is available free of charge.
Opportunities are available at DAFZA for manufacturers of sugar, beef and poultry, coffee and non-food products such as aircraft and vehicle parts, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
During a webinar hosted by certifier Fambras Halal this Wednesday morning (17), Brazil’s Agriculture minister Tereza Cristina gave an optimistic overview of what the near future holds, and said she hopes Brazil’s relations with Islamic countries will grow even stronger.

