TS OIC/SMIIC 35

TS OIC/SMIIC 35 is a conformity assessment standard that sets out general requirements for the competence of laboratories performing halal testing. It establishes a common framework for the organisational and technical capability expected from laboratories engaged in halal test activities, with emphasis on reliable, consistent and traceable results.

What laboratory competence means in halal testing

In general technical terms, laboratory competence involves qualified personnel, suitable methods, correctly handled equipment, orderly records and results that can be reviewed and traced. In halal testing, this framework supports the dependable analysis used to assess whether a product or raw material meets halal-related expectations. Such testing is commonly associated with ingredient verification, assessment of cross-contamination risks and detection of specific substances in food and other products.

Scope and boundaries of the document

• The document covers general requirements for laboratories carrying out halal testing.
• Its scope is defined to include all organisations performing laboratory activities.
• Compliance with this standard does not remove or reduce a laboratory’s responsibility to observe applicable national laws, regulations and guidelines in force in the country.

As a result, the standard provides an institutional basis for understanding halal testing, while not by itself guaranteeing that any product is halal. The balance between technical capability and administrative control is important for ensuring that test results can be used with confidence in decision-making processes.