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TO MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN FAITH WITH WHOM WE WALK TOGETHER IN THE HALAL AND TAYYIB LIFE SYSTEM

Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi BÜYÜKÖZER Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, As we approach the blessed and joyous Eid al-Adha, together with my colleagues working at GIMDES, DHV, and DHM, it gives us great pleasure to extend our warmest greetings to you—our esteemed colleagues in the field of Halal Certification—your teams, and the communities you serve. Commemorating […]

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September 23–26, 2026, GİMDES 18th International Halal and Tayyib ProductsConference and Turkey Summit – Provisional List of Speakers

September 23–26, 2026, GİMDES 18th International Halal and Tayyib ProductsConference and Turkey Summit – Provisional List of Speakers Session 1: Fiqh and Scientific Approaches to Animal Slaughter in the Light of IslamicSciences · Fiqh Assessment of Modern Slaughter Techniques: The compliance of currentmethods such as stunning, mechanical slaughter, and gas stunning with “Halal andTayyib” standards. […]

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WHY ARE TRADE SHOWS, FESTIVALS, FAIRS, AND EVENTS IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL FOR COMPANIES?

WHY ARE TRADE SHOWS, FESTIVALS, FAIRS, AND EVENTS IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL FOR COMPANIES? What Are the Benefits of Trade Shows, Festivals, and Fairs for Companies? 1- Increasing Brand Awareness Increasing brand awareness—both for new and existing brands—is a key function of international trade show organizations. It is possible to influence trade show visitors andestablish the […]

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ALTERNATIVES TO GELATIN AND ITS ROLE IN INDUSTRY: WHY CAN’T THE INDUSTRY DO WITHOUT GELATIN?

ALTERNATIVES TO GELATIN AND ITS ROLE IN INDUSTRY: WHY CAN’T THE INDUSTRY DO WITHOUT GELATIN? We present for your consideration a compilation prepared by our colleague M. Zeki Aygur on the issue of gelatin, a topic that GİMDES has carefully addressed and taken toheart since its inception. This study is based on an article written […]

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The Halal Lifestyle Events Festival Concluded Its Second Day with Great Enthusiasm

M. Zeki AYGUR Organized with the aim of raising awareness about halal food and healthy living amongthe general public, the Halal Lifestyle Events Festival drew significant interest fromvisitors on its first day. Filled with events, conferences, and workshops, the festival’sfirst day concluded with great enthusiasm. Opening Ceremony Featured Quran Recitation and Official Speeches The festival, […]

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Public Announcement Regarding Our Recent Events and the F-İstanbul Food Fair

As GİMDES, with the aim of bringing the “Halal and Tayyib” lifestyle to everysegment of society, we have kicked off 2026 with a packed, fruitful event calendarfeaturing major projects. As you know, we had previously shared with the public ourplans to implement projects such as the Halal Lifestyle Festival, our special food fair, and the […]

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Halal Lifestyle Festival

We are nearing the final stages of our preparations for the Halal Lifestyle Festival, the first of this year’s three most important events, which we previously announced. This meaningful gathering, aimed at spreading awareness of halal food and lifestyle to all segments of society, will take place on April 25–26 at the Bağcılar Women and […]

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GİMDES FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT: The “Halal and Tayyib” Cause That Transcends Borders

Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi BÜYÜKÖZER Since its inception, GİMDES has gone far beyond being merely a local civil society organization; acting with a sense of global Muslim community, it has transformed the concept of “Halal and Tayyib Food” into a global standard. Today, GİMDES ensures food safety for Muslims across a vast geography stretching from Asia […]

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MAY THE NIGHT OF BARA’AH, THE 15TH OF SHABAN, BE BLESSED…

Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi BÜYÜKÖZER May our Night of Bara’ah, a night of mercy and divine decree, filled with divine grace and blessings, be auspicious. May it bring good fortune to the Islamic Ummah. The Night of Bara’ah is known by Muslims as the night of forgiveness and salvation. On this night, believers engage in worship […]

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OUR WORLD HALAL COUNCIL ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN RENEWED.

Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi BÜYÜKÖZER GIMDES’s certification has been renewed by the internationally recognized WHC (World Halal Council). WHC, an independent and highly respected organization composed of 28 full members and 10 associate members from 27 countries, is a globally recognized institution. FULL MEMBER LIST GIMDES, ASSOCIATION RESEARCHES FOR THE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF FOOD AND […]