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KARACHI, Dec 16 (APP):The Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA), Government of Pakistan, has awarded the Halal Testing Laboratory Recognition Certificate to the Industrial Analytical Center (IAC) at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi.
The certificate has been granted to IAC for testing articles to ascertain the halal compliance of products in accordance with recognized halal standards, said a statement on Tuesday.
The recognition has been awarded under the powers conferred by Section 34 of the PHA Act, 2016, read with Section 11 of the Pakistan Halal Authority (Business) Rules, 2021, pertaining to the recognition of laboratories.
This achievement was discussed during a meeting held at the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, chaired by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS. He congratulated all team members on this significant accomplishment.
Prof. Raza Shah stated that this achievement reflects the international recognition of IAC’s strong technical expertise and robust quality assurance practices.
He added that the laboratory, as an integral part of the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, has reached an important milestone in its pursuit of global excellence in food safety testing.
He further noted that IAC is a commercial entity operating under the auspices of the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instruments to meet the specific requirements of various industries. These facilities, he said, make the center one of the finest in the region in terms of instrumental capabilities.
It is pertinent to mention that IAC houses a Halal Testing Laboratory for food and cosmetic products, offering services such as the detection of non-halal ingredients, meat identification, GMO testing, and alcohol determination. The Halal Testing Laboratory has been established to standardize and enhance high-quality nutrition and hygiene standards in halal-certified food and other products, in accordance with international export quality requirements.