APEDA Fast-Tracks Vietnam & Malaysia Halal Certification for 14 Indian Beef Plants

APEDA and FSSAI jointly fast-tracked halal certification renewal for 14 processing units targeting Vietnam and Malaysia, following a 6-month backlog that stalled $180M in export shipments. Certifications expected by 15 Nov 2026. Vietnamese importers had issued a force-majeure notice in September.

Vietnam is India's fastest-growing export destination for buffalo meat. The certification bottleneck cost India an estimated $180M in delayed shipments — handing temporary market share to Pakistan and Australia. Resolution before year-end is critical to FY2027 volume targets.