The halal market represents an increasingly important market segment and is not limited to geographical, cultural or religious dimensions. The global halal market is estimated at USD 2 trillion and covers food, cosmetics, finance, tourism...
HALAL TOURISM
Potential for growth and development
Halal tourism is developing every day and occupying an increasingly significant place in the overall tourism industry. The growing population that consumes halal products and services, together with its purchasing power, makes this market exceptionally attractive. The tourism industry in many world-renowned destinations is adapting its services to the requirements of the halal market.
Branko Roglić, founder and President of the Supervisory Board of Orbico Group — an international business group with a strong presence across Europe — joins Business Forum 2026 as a panelist, bringing decades of experience in building an international distribution business and sustainable growth
Muhamed Mandžić, Director of the Centre for Halal Quality Certification, visited the Zagreb Office of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), where he met with Burak Güner, TİKA Coordinator in Croatia.
Muhamed Mandžić, Director of the Center for Halal Quality Certification, held a farewell meeting with H.E. Mr. Qi Qianjin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Croatia.
The Centre for Halal Quality Certification is organising Business Forum 2026, which will be held on 12 November 2026 at the Novotel Zagreb hotel under the theme “Connecting Markets, Investments and Opportunities”.
Core activities
Certification
The Centre enables manufacturers and service providers to certify production processes and products, with the possibility of placing them on the market with the “halal” label.
Trainings
The Centre for Halal Quality Certification conducts employee training for companies entering the certification process, halal quality mystery shoppers and auditors, targeted consumer groups, interested companies and individuals who wish to obtain information on the potential of the halal market and the development of the halal industry
Promotion
The Centre promotes certified products and manufacturers through the media, public advertising channels, and presentations at halal fairs in Croatia and around the world
Research
Through its additional activities, the Centre for Halal Quality Certification works to improve the quality of halal products and their recognition in the halal market
Marks & Seals
Ownership of Mark
The Halal Mark is a generic mark used by processors to identify Halal product from Non-Halal product. Its ownership belongs exclusively to the Center for Halal Quality Certification. There are specific minimums defined in The Notice for its size. An example of it is given below.
The mark must be displayed clearly, in full on the product, label or packaging, or marketing and advertising material. Non-Halal product should be positively marked to avoid confusion.