PH Consulate General in Toronto Joins DOST Webinar on Halal Training Modules, Recognized Lead Auditors, Trainers
Dr. Anthony C. Sales, CESO III, DOST Halal S&T Program Leader and DOST XI Regional Director, gives the presentation on the Halal Training Modules on 29 July 2020. (Toronto PCG photo).
TORONTO 03 August 2020 – The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto, represented by Deputy Consul General Edna May G. Lazaro and Cultural Officer Cecilia D. Santos, were among the 100 participants who attended the Zoom webinar hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on 29 July 2020.
The webinar on the Launch of the Halal Training Modules and Presentation/Oath-Taking of the Recognized Halal Lead Auditors and Trainers, was opened with a Christian Prayer led by Ms. Sheryl N. Napoco, OIC, Office of the ARD-TSSD of DOST. Dr. Anthony C. Sales, CESO III, DOST Halal S&T Program Leader and DOST XI Regional Director, gave the presentation on the Halal Training Modules.
Dr. Sales explained the S&T Program for Halal, which was instituted by Republic Act No. 10817, otherwise known as the “Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016." He said that “RA 10817 mandates that the implementation of the strategies and activities, and the attainment of objectives and targets of the Halal Program shall be included in the agency plans and programs of different government agencies that have jurisdiction and can contribute to the growth of export of halal products, processes and services” (Rule II, Section 5 of the IRR).
According to Dr. Sales, the Department of Trade and Industry is the lead agency of the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Board. Under R.A. No. 10817, the DOST will provide science & technology (S&T) assistance and training in support to the Halal Industry; support and conduct research & development (R&D) activities on Halal to improve industry competitiveness and provide scientific basis on issues that would affect truthfulness of Halal claims; make available ISO-accredited testing laboratories and Halal verification laboratories; ensure compliance to laboratory standards and requirements for worldwide acceptance of Philippine-made Halal products and services; issue laboratory test results in support to Halal certification; and promote/support the use of the Philippine Halal logo.
Dr. Sales also reported the establishment of Halal assurance system for selected products such as banana (banana chips, banana catsup, and frozen banana) and selected bakery products (pandesal and loaf bread); the enhancement and standardization of Halal Muslim delicacies and processing techniques (tipas, kumukunsi, pastil, suman, and dudol); development of regional Halal native delicacies (pyuto, jah, and baulo); development of emulsified chicken meat products (sausage, nuggets, and burger patties) for Halal market; establishment of Halal-compliant standardized process; and assurance system for cosmetics and toiletries (Halal lipstick, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, and lip gloss).
With regard to Human Resource Development (HRD), DOST has developed Training Needs Assessment and Development and Deployment of Training Modules on Halal, such as Training Needs Assessment Report, a Strategic HRD Plan, and Training Modules on Halal Concepts and Principles, Halal Assurance System, and Halal Management System.
The second part of the webinar program was the presentation and oath-taking of the 53 Halal Lead Auditors and 27 Halal trainers.
The webinar imparted to its participants that “Halal is not just for Muslims, but for everyone.” END
The presentation slide enumerating the areas projected to be accomplished by the DOST Halal S&T Program.
Presentation and oath-taking of the Recognized Halal Lead Auditors and Halal Trainers
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