JAKARTA – Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Center, in collaboration with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT), organized the Thailand Halal Assembly 2025 (THA2025) on December 18-19, 2025, at Al Meroz Hotel in Bangkok. The 12th consecutive edition of this annual gathering centered on the theme “Green Halal Beyond Sustainability,” promoting an innovative approach to halal industry development that merges environmental stewardship, Islamic principles, social responsibility, and technological advancement.

Advancing Thailand’s Halal Industry Standards

Dr. Pornpimol Mahamad, Director of the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University and Chair of the Organizing Committee, emphasized the assembly’s crucial role in Thailand’s halal sector development.

“THA2025 maintains its position as an essential platform for exchanging knowledge in halal science, innovation, social sciences, safety standards, and environmental practices. Our objective is to strengthen the competitiveness of Thailand’s halal industry, enabling sustainable and stable growth through development that encompasses both scholarly dimensions and the continuously expanding global halal economy,” Dr. Pornpimol stated.

High-Level Participation and International Collaboration

The opening ceremony was led by Mr. Surapong Namchaitruchipong, Assistant Minister of Industry, with attendance from prominent domestic and international figures, including:

• His Excellency Arun Boonchom, Sheikhul Islam of Thailand
• H.E. Mr. Ihsan Ovut, Secretary General of SMIIC (Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries)
• Pol. Maj. Gen. Surin Palare, Secretary General of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand
• Prof. Dr. Pradermchai Kongkam, Assistant to the President of Chulalongkorn University
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Winai Dahlan, Founder and Advisor to the Director of the Halal Science Center

Representatives from international halal certification organizations, government agencies, private sector entities, and field experts from various disciplines also participated in the event.

Comprehensive Academic Programming

The assembly featured diverse academic activities spanning multiple areas of halal industry development:

International Halal Science and Technology Conference (IHSATEC 2025) The 18th HASIB conference showcased academic exhibitions under the “Green Halal Economy: Beyond Sustainability” theme, illustrating how halal principles can function as a vital mechanism for global environmental restoration while presenting substantial business opportunities for environmentally conscious consumers worldwide.

IMT-GT WGHAPAS International Workshop A strategic gathering of the Halal Products and Services Working Group within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) framework focused on advancing regional cooperation, maintaining halal integrity, promoting sustainable practices, and facilitating knowledge transfer activities.

Green Halal Workshop The hands-on “Green Halal Make-Your-Own Beauty” workshop, conducted by experts from Herbalstudio, allowed participants to create their own products and take them home, providing practical experience in green halal product development.

Global Academic Partnerships and Research Excellence

The event marked the signing of academic cooperation agreements encompassing research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and personnel exchange in halal science between Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Center and organizations from 12 countries.

The assembly included presentations and competitions featuring over 70 research works by researchers, students, and participants from Thailand and abroad, representing 34 countries. Outstanding research will be published in the Journal of Halal Science, Industry and Business (JHASIB), an international journal indexed in ASCI, the ICI Journals Master List, and Google Scholar, currently under review for Scopus database inclusion.

Environmental Focus in Halal Development

The “Green Halal Beyond Sustainability” theme reflects a growing recognition that halal certification extends beyond religious compliance to encompass environmental responsibility and ethical production practices. This integrated approach positions Thailand as a leader in developing halal standards that address contemporary global concerns about sustainability and environmental protection.

The assembly demonstrates Thailand’s commitment to elevating its halal industry to international standards while incorporating modern environmental and social considerations into traditional Islamic principles of halal production and consumption.

Original Article:

Chulalongkorn University. (2026, January 11). Chula Halal Science Center to Host Thailand Halal Assembly 2025 under “Green Halal Beyond Sustainability”.  Retrieved from https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/280783/