Emirates Industry for Camel Milk and Products (EICMP), a producer of the camel milk brand Camelicious, has been granted the official Malaysian halal certification issued by the country’s Department of Islamic Development.

This certification marks a new milestone in the growth of the company as well as in the progress of the growing camel milk industry in UAE, said a statement.

Commenting on the new development, Mutasher Al Badry, deputy general manager and business development manager At EICMP, said: “After receiving the EU export permit and the permit to enter the Malaysian markets for our products in summer 2013 supported by this Halal Certificate, those certifications shows the tremendous potential of our industry and it opens the door to future growth in the Malaysian and other Muslim economies around the world.

“This achievement also reflects the advancement of our products in quality and natural purity, matching highest standards in food production and fulfilling the stringent halal regulations of the Malaysian authorities. Receiving the halal certification for such an important market as Malaysia also underlines the increasing awareness for camel milk products globally.”

Preparing itself for the prospected increase of export opportunities, EICMP is currently taking part in the five-day fifth OIC Muslim World Biz Exhibition inaugurated in Kuala Lumpur, said the statement. It will run till November 14.

The UAE camel milk producer is introducing its product range to the wider audience in the South East Asian markets and is creating new business ties with potential partners for future ventures and expansion into the region, it said.

“The participation in this year’s OIC Muslim World Biz is a meaningful step forward in our efforts to reach out to the global consumers and particularly to Muslim populations all around the globe,” said Al Badry.

“We are certain that with our camel milk products we can make a significant contribution to the global halal food sector. This sector is of great importance for us, as a lot of Muslim consumers are already aware of the virtues of camel milk. We are excited and very optimistic about the potential of camel milk on the international markets and Muslim economies and we are looking forward to what the future hold for us,” he added. - TradeArabia News Service