Representatives of the company "Rikha" confirmed that they currently hold valid halal certificates issued by authorized bodies. They also noted that their production processes fully comply with halal standards, and scheduled inspections are carried out in accordance with established requirements.
The Center explained that approaches to certification in the halal industry are currently being reviewed. Changes are being made to the Code on Offenses related to combating fraud and enhancing consumer protection in the field of halal certification. There are also plans to work on the digitization of halal certificates, and the relevant state bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic will continue this activity.
In 2024, a new Law "On the Halal Industry in the Kyrgyz Republic" was adopted. According to this law, products labeled "Halal," "Muslim," "Adal," and other similar labels must have a certificate of conformity issued by an accredited body.
At present, only the Bishkek Center for Certification, Testing, and Metrology, which is part of the Center for Standardization and Metrology under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, is accredited for the certification of halal products.
The Center for the Development of the Halal Industry warns halal product manufacturers against engaging with private unaccredited certification bodies, as their certificates do not have legal force under the new legislation.
Background:
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on January 19, 2026, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Sultan Akhmatov reported that pork had been found in the products of the company "Rikha," despite claims of compliance with halal requirements. According to him, the company improperly underwent accreditation, which led to the revocation of its license.
Note:
According to data from the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, LLC "Rikha" was registered in 1996. The General Director of the company is Bajanov Nurdin Rakhmankulovich, and among the founders are:
Bajanov Yerzhan Amankulovich
Bajanov Dilshat Rakhmankulovich
Azhibekova Aigul Omurzakovna
Bajanova Marina Rakhmankulovna
Bajanov Nurdin Rakhmankulovich
