Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Powers and Functions. The Halal Board shall have the following powers and functions:

(a) Formulate, advocate, coordinate, oversee and assess the implementation of the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Program;

(b) Direct and coordinate the development and harmonization of Philippine National Standards for Halal by standard setting agencies, and monitor, through the government regulatory agencies, the application thereof on products, processes and services;

(c) Spearhead and support the forging of international agreements, and the recognition of accredited Halal certification bodies in other countries, to open new and expand existing markets for Halal products, processes and services;

(d) Issue the Philippine Halal Logo and the guidelines on the proper use thereof: Provided, That the use of logos of certification bodies on certified products, processes and services shall be without prejudice: Provided, further, That all other government agencies are prohibited to issue a logo and require the use of such logo as proof of compliance to a standard or regulation as Halal: Provided, finally, That the use of logos previously issued by government agencies involved in Halal development and promotion is hereby disallowed;

(e) Encourage and support the establishment of a single umbrella organization of Halal certification bodies, which can be tapped by standard setting and regulatory agencies to assist in the development and in monitoring the application of internationally-accepted Halal certification standards;

(f) Promulgate policies and guidelines as necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the objectives of this Act, including the Halal Boards operation;

(g) Create technical panels, working groups, or task forces that will assist the Halal Board in the performance of its functions;

(h) Investigate and make recommendations on complaints, controversies, or disputes arising out of the implementation or enforcement of standards, guidelines, rules and procedures adopted to promote and develop Halal industries, the export of Halal products and the provision of Halal processes and services;

(i) Request the assistance and cooperation of any department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the government, or private entities and organizations in the implementation of its functions and the attainment of the objectives of this Act, including the carrying out of recommendations as a result of investigations and studies made pursuant to paragraphs (g) and (h) hereof; and

(j) Perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by law, or may be necessary, incidental, or proper to its mandate.