Behind the Scenes of Halal Certification 'Re-acquisition'! Invited Lecture at the Japan Halal Science Society 2026 Symposium
On May 17, 2026, Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku delivered an invited lecture at the Japan Halal Science Society symposium, detailing the process and future outlook of re-acquiring Halal certification for its sucrose fatty acid ester products. Having regained certification in December 2025, the company plans to accelerate expansion into growing Halal markets such as Southeast Asia and Turkey.
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Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minami-ku, Kyoto; President: Naotaka Yamaji) delivered an invited lecture at the Japan Halal Science Society 2026 Symposium and Research Conference, held at the Chukyo University Nagoya Campus on May 17, 2026.
In this lecture, titled "The Path from Halal Certification Interruption to Re-acquisition and Future Prospects," the company explained the background, challenges, and responses regarding the re-acquisition of certification for its sucrose fatty acid ester products, the "DK Ester Series" and "SISTERNA Series," based on its own practical experience.
These products received Halal certification from the Japan Halal Association on December 1, 2025. Through this lecture, the company shared its re-acquisition process and its approach to the Halal market.
Moving forward, the company intends to accelerate the deployment of certified products to the expanding Halal market, strengthen collaboration with business partners, and improve its ability to meet customer needs.
In this lecture, titled "The Path from Halal Certification Interruption to Re-acquisition and Future Prospects," the company explained the background, challenges, and responses regarding the re-acquisition of certification for its sucrose fatty acid ester products, the "DK Ester Series" and "SISTERNA Series," based on its own practical experience.
These products received Halal certification from the Japan Halal Association on December 1, 2025. Through this lecture, the company shared its re-acquisition process and its approach to the Halal market.
Moving forward, the company intends to accelerate the deployment of certified products to the expanding Halal market, strengthen collaboration with business partners, and improve its ability to meet customer needs.
FAQ
Why is Halal certification important?
It is an essential requirement to prove quality and religious compliance for product adoption in Islamic markets.