Azerbaijan adopts standard in field of halal tourism

12:43 - 1.04.2026


April 1, Fineko/abc.az. State standard AZS OIC/SMIIC 9:2026 "Halal tourism services. General Requirements" has been adopted by the Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTAND), operating under the State Agency for Antimonopoly Supervision & Consumer Market Control.

ABC.AZ informs with reference to AZSTAND that the new standard covers accommodation facilities, travel packages, guide services and other types of services in the field of halal tourism, defining the basic principles and requirements for the management of products and services provided at halal tourism facilities for travelers.

The purpose of introducing the halal tourism standard is to strengthen the ability of enterprises and organizations working in the tourism sector to effectively manage halal services, ensure the provision of tourist products and services in accordance with Islamic norms, as well as meet customer requirements and increase their satisfaction.

This standard was submitted by the Technical Committee for Standardization "Tourism & Related Services" (AZSTAND/TK 06), approved by AZSTAND and included in the State Fund of Normative Documents on Standardization.