Agilent Technologies and Universiti Putra Malaysia to collaborate on halal food research

摘要

Agilent Technologies Inc. and Universiti Putra Malaysia have announced a collaboration to strengthen Malaysia's research capabilities for halal food products, with particular emphasis on food authentication and food safety. "Halal" is an Arabic word meaning lawful or allowable. Any product deemed halal is permitted for use and consumption by Muslims. According to World Halal Forum, the halal food market is worth an estimated $662 billion a year, representing almost 17% of the global food industry.