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GCC Standardization Organization to Update Standard for General Halal Food Requirements

Feb 26, 2026
Jerry Wang
The GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) has issued a draft update of GSO 2055-1:2026 setting comprehensive, Sharia-based Halal general requirements across the entire food supply chain, from production to service.

The draft tightens controls on prohibited substances, mandates Halal shipment certification for high‑risk animal-based products, and requires strict segregation, hygiene, and facility transition protocols between Halal and non-Halal.

On February 17, 2026, the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) released a primary draft for a technical regulation titled "GSO 2055-1:2026 Halal Food - Part 1: General Requirements." This document serves as a significant update to the previous 2015 version (GSO 2055-1:2015), establishing the fundamental criteria that food products must meet to be classified as Halal within the GCC region. The draft is currently open for public consultation, and industry stakeholders are required to submit their feedback and comments by April 18, 2026.

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