Singapore: Halal in Singapore
The global halal industry has grown significantly in recent years. Its food sector alone is estimated to grow to $ 2.5 trillion by 2019, about 21.2 percent of global food expenditure. In Singapore, a nonMuslim country, its halal food industry has gained importance as a globally recognized halal hub due to the country’s tourism and business location; stringent food safety laws; and recognized halal standards. This report talks about the global and regional halal food industry as well as the halal food situation in Singapore, including an overview of the halal food sector, halal certification, halal certificate procedures/process; and export of halal products.
