A highly constructive meeting was held today between the Manager of the Centre for Halal Quality Certification, Mr. Muhamed Mandžić, and the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Croatia, H.E. Ms. Alma Kovačević-Bajtal.

The meeting discussed the successful cooperation to date and the possibilities for its further improvement through joint activities in the field of halal quality, economic ties and institutional partnership.

At the session of the Management Board of the Centre for Halal Quality Certification, held on 7 November 2025, all items on the agenda were adopted, including the decision on the appointment of Muhamed Mandžić as Manager of the Centre for Halal Quality Certification.

Since 1 January 2025, Mandžić had been serving as Acting Manager of the Centre.

The Centre continues with its regular activities in the field of halal certification, international cooperation and strengthening the halal quality system in the Republic of Croatia.

Today, a halal certificate was ceremonially awarded to the company Aluflexpack Novi d.o.o., a renowned Croatian manufacturer of flexible packaging. With this, Aluflexpack became the first packaging manufacturer included in the Centre’s halal quality system, with certified production facilities in Umag and Drniš.

The Singapore Halal International Seminar, one of the most significant global forums dedicated to the development and advancement of the halal industry, was held at the Hilton Hotel in Singapore. The event brought together representatives of government institutions, regulatory bodies, halal organizations and institutions, and experts from different parts of the world.

The company Varžak Med d.o.o. has successfully completed the process of implementing the requirements of the halal standard, thereby acquiring the right to use the halal certificate that confirms the compliance of their products and production processes with halal principles.