Việt Nam passes first Halal legislation

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Việt Nam passes first Halal legislation

08/06/2026

02:32

Việt Nam has launched Decree 127, its first legal framework for Halal products and services. The regulation unifies standards, mandates Ministry of Science and Technology registration, and enforces formal labelling. This milestone will resolve supplier confusion, boost Việt Nam's $900 million Halal export market, and successfully attract more global Muslim tourists.

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