Russian halal is at the center of ministerial and diplomatic attention 13.02.2026 11:00On February 10, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Roman Vladimirovich Nekrasov, Ambassador Plenipotentiary of Mauritania to the Russian Federation Sidati Sheikh Ould Ahmed Aicha, diplomats from the embassies of Palestine, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, and Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation Rafik Anvarovich Fattakhetdinov toured a collective exhibition of halal product manufacturers organized by the International Center for Standardization and Certification "Halal" under the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, together with its certified partner companies, as part of the 33rd International Exhibition of Food, Beverages, and Raw Materials for Their Production "Prodexpo-2026" in Moscow.
"Leading domestic halal product manufacturers are represented at the group stand. These include meat processing companies Damate, Latifa (part of the Cherkizovo Group), Kausar, Emiz (Tatarstan), beverage specialist Laboratory 63 LLC, Kolomensky, Bryankonfi, and halal food additive manufacturers Promfood-S LLC, Mytishchi Dairy Plant, and Unifood LLC ," said Rafik Fattakhetdinov.
According to him, the Mauritanian ambassador expressed interest in companies involved in grain supplies. The diplomat discussed the possibility of establishing export channels with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and the Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation. Roman Nekrasov also outlined to Mr. Ahmed Aïcha the possibility of localizing educational programs in agricultural production in Mauritania and working with chemical companies in the agricultural sector.
The Halal Center for Social and Professional Development and its certified manufacturers are participating in Prodexpo for the 15th time, said Aidar Gazizov, director of the center, at the opening ceremony on February 9: "Each exhibition is a review of the companies' performance and a showcase of their products. The main goal is to conclude new contracts and promote business. We anticipate new manufacturers and new products, as well as increased production for those already represented at our booth—our partners and friends.
Also, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Roman Nekrasov, Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Mauritania to the Russian Federation Sidati Sheikh Ould Ahmed Aicha, diplomats from the embassies of Palestine, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation Rafik Fattakhetdinov took part in the 15th International Halal Congress on February 10, moderated by Aidar Gabdullovich Gazizov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation on Halal Industry Development and Director General of the International Center for Social and Cultural Affairs "Halal". Current issues and problems facing the halal industry were discussed at the Congress. Also taking part in the forum were Rustem Rafailovich Gainullov, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan; Jabbori Najibullo Gafforzoda, Head of the Representative Office of JSC Russian Export Center in the UAE; Alexander Nikolaevich Yakuba, Advisor to the Head of FSBI "Agroexport". Vladislav Vladimirovich Chernov, Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation in Malaysia; Dmitry Andreevich Terekhin, Deputy Director for Export Development, Novye Fermy LLC; Aibek Askarbekuly Atashev, Director of Halal Damu LLC under the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation, Co-Chairman of the Eurasian Halal Union; Ravil Khamzovich Seyfetdinov, Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation for Internal Affairs; Anastasia Aleksandrovna Zubenko, Head of the Department for Interaction with Relevant Government Agencies and International Inspections, GAP Resource; Tatyana Valentinovna Savenkova, Director of the Research Institute of Quality, Safety and Technologies of Specialized Food Products, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, President of the Union of Food Ingredients Producers; Ilyas Anvyarovich Mamleev, President of the National Union of Halal Product and Service Manufacturers; Alla Konstantinovna Belotelkina, Head of the Export Product Certification Department, United Confectioners LLC; Tashokhadzhi Validovich Agamerzaev, executive secretary of TC 704 “Halal products, services and processes”; Andrey Yurievich Grechkin, General Director of Dalreftrans LLC; Tatyana Nikolaevna Kulagina, public relations specialist at NPO TECHNOLOGIES JSC; Ivan Ivanovich Kotov, General Director of NPO Velis LLC; Rustem Mansurovich Abdullin, auditor of the certification department of the Committee on the Halal standard at the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Following the speakers' presentations, a ceremony was held to present diplomas to the winners of the "Best Halal Product 2025" Competition.
