In Russian meat industry scientific and research
institute (VNII MP) the qualification courses “Meat and religion: introduction
of halal production” have started this week. The courses are organized by Russia
Mufties Council. Among the participants of the courses are the heads and
representatives of the Religious boards of Muslims of the Republic of Mordovia, Karachaevo-Cherkessia, the Rostov region, Moscow region
as well as the representatives of the enterprises dealing in halal production
from Moscow region, Belgorod region, Saratov region and Saint-Petersburg.
The auditors of the courses were greeted by deputy director of VNII MP
B.E. Gutnik. He stressed the importance of the topic and its humanistic value he
noted that the institute has considerable experience in the discussed issues. “I
am glad that we cooperate with Russia Mufties council in the sphere and hope
this cooperation will develop”, he said.
Deputy chairman of European part of
Russia
for science Farid Asadullin reminded that
Russia
muftis Council since it was established has
been attaching great importance to creating possibilities for Muslims to buy
halal production. “Today together with the profile institute we solve a big
social problem of healthy way of life, health of Russian citizen”, - he added.
In the first day the courses the report of the RMC representatives were
made, among which are “Canonic bases of production and trade of haal production”
by head of Department of religious education and religious organizations Arslan
Sadriev, “International and domestic market of halal products” by projects
manager of International relations department Madina Kalimullina, “Legal bases
and prospects of halal standardization” by general director of “Noor.LTD”
Aidar Gazizov.
Director of halal development department Jafar Azizbaev told in detail about
the rules of certification of halal products and demands for organization of
production of halal meat.
On May 29 the heads of biggest halal producers will present their speech in
front of the audience.
