TS OIC/SMIIC 49

TS OIC/SMIIC 49 brings together Islamic and halal-related terms and definitions used in halal standards, with particular attention to terms of Arabic origin. As a vocabulary standard, it helps keep the language of halal conformity more consistent across documents and applications, reducing the risk that the same concept is used with different meanings in different contexts.

Why the terms matter

In halal standards, terminology does more than translate words. It separates closely related concepts that may look similar in religious, cultural, and technical usage but function differently in food production, supply chains, documentation, and assessment activities. A clear terminology reference therefore supports a common language for users working with the standard family.

Place within the OIC/SMIIC halal framework

Based on the provided scope, this standard covers Islamic and halal terms used across OIC/SMIIC halal standards, especially those with Arabic origins. In general technical terms, that means the definitions can support consistent understanding in auditing, conformity assessment, documentation, and training materials. Rather than serving as a product test standard on its own, it functions as the terminology foundation for the related halal standards set.

• Supports consistent use of concepts across documents.
• Improves terminology alignment within halal standards.
• Brings Arabic-origin religious and technical terms into one reference frame.
• Provides a common language for practitioners, auditors, and document authors.