Riaz, M. N. 2022. Halal Status of Meat Alternatives. Presented at the 8th World Halal Summit 2022- “For a Sustainable Trade: Explore All Aspects of the Growing Global Halal Industry Organized by Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries. Istanbul Expo Center (ICC), Istanbul Turkiye. Nov. 25.
Riaz, M. N. 2022. Halal Food Foressics: Ingredients and Product Testing. Presented at the International Symposium at The Dept. of Food Science and Technology, University Central Punjab (UCP). In Collaboration with IFANCA Pakistan. UCP, Lahore Campus, Pakistan Nov. 22.
Riaz, M. N. 2022. Role of Food Scientists in Religious Food Supply Chain. Presented at the – Food Diversity Innovation Program Symposium in Conjunction with Longhorn IFT Annual Supplier Night, Embassy Suites Dallas- Frisco Hotel. Frisco, Texas, USA Nov. 17.
Riaz, M. N. 2022. Comparative Analysis of Food Safety and Halal Requirements for Dairy Products. Presented at the International Symposium Understanding Halal and Safety Requirements for the Dairy Industry, Dowing Ballroom, Ashley Hotel, Wahid Hasyim, Jakarta, Indonesia Oct. 4.
Riaz, M. N. 2022. Food Safety Requirements for Dairy Products: PMO and FSMA. Presented at the International Symposium Understanding Halal and Safety Requirements for the Dairy Industry, Dowing Ballroom, Ashley Hotel, Wahid Hasyim, Jakarta, Indonesia Oct. 4.
Riaz, M. N. 2022. Food Forensics: The Role of Ingredient and Product Testing. Presented at the – at the 21st International Halal Food Conference, IFANCA 40th Anniversary Schaumburg, IL, USA Sep. 19-20.
Riaz, M. N. 2021. New Halal Standards on Gelatin and Food Additives, presented at the 7th International Halal Standard and Certification Convention (IHSACC), Organized and Hosted by Central Islamic Council of Thailand, Halal Standard Institute of Thailand, and Halal Science Centre of Chulalongkorn University in cooperation with Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries. The Virtual Conference Bangkok, Thailand. Dec. 14-15
Riaz, M. N. 2021. Halal Cosmetics and Its Certification – Challenges and Guidelines. Presented at the 7th World Halal Summit 2021- Experience the Wasteless Life- organized by Discover Events in association with the Islamic Center for Development of Trade (ICDT) and the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC). Istanbul Congress Center (ICC), Istanbul Turkey. Nov. 26
Riaz, M. N. 2021. Nurturing Young Talent in the Global Halal Industry. Presented at the iHalalConference, The Third International Halal Virtual Conference. Organized by iHalalConference and SMIIC. Kuwait, June 21-27
Riaz, M. N. 2021. Food Additive Issues in Halal Food Processing. Presented at the International Webinar Organized by the Central Asian Islamic Magazine, Umma, Kyrgyzstan. Feb.7.
Riaz, M. N. 2020. Role of Science in Halal Food Production and Certification. Presented at the Thailand Halal Assembly 2020. Halal Sphere: Ecologic-Economic Equity Concept of Halal. Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 22-23
Riaz, M. N. 2020. Food Additives in Halal Food Production. Presented at the 6th World Halal Summit, “Halal for All: “Halal in All Aspects, From Production to Consumption.” Pullman Convention Center, Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 21-23
Riaz, M. N. 2020. Challenge of Halal Certification in the Cosmetic Industry. Presented at International Webinar. Organized by Indonesia Halal Training & Education Center (IHTEC) Bagor, Indonesia, Sep.3rd.
Riaz, M. N. 2020. Serious Issues in Halal Standards: How Can we Harmonize. Presented at the iHalalConference, The First International Halal Virtual Conference. Organized by iHalalConference and SMIIC. Kuwait, April 6-18th.
Riaz, M. N. 2019. Issues and Concerns for Nutraceutical Products Regarding Their Halal Certification. Presented at the 5th World Halal Summit, “Halal for all Generations: Importance of Family and Youth.” Eurasia Show and Center, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 28 – 01 Dec.
Riaz, M. N. 2019. Halal Control Points for various Food. Presented at the Halal Auditors Training: Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. Sabeel Center, Chicago, IL. USA April 15-16
Riaz, M. N. 2019. The Changing Landscape of Halal certification. Presented at the 2019 I Heart Halal Festival. Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, USA, April 12-14.
Riaz, M. N. 2018. Halal Critical Points for Drugs, Vitamins and cosmetics Products. Presented at the International Halal Science and Technology Conference (IHSATEC). The 11th Halal Science Industry and Business (HASIB). Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 14-16.
Riaz, M. N. 2018. Clean Meat, Opportunities, Challenges and Halal Status. Presented at the 6th OIC World Halal Summit, “Halal and Healthy Life. “Awareness and sustainability”. Eurasia Show and Art Center, Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 29 – 02 Dec.
Riaz, M. N. 2018. Halal and Science- The Role of Science in Halal Food. Presented at the, World Halal Conference Organized by the Halal Industry Development Corporation, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur City, Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 4-5.
Riaz, M. N. 2018. Global Food Certification System. Presented at the 2018 Grand Challenge Mini Symposium. “Solving Food Adulteration and Safety in a Diverse Global Food System”. The Agri Life Center, Texas A&M University. College Station, USA May 8.
Riaz, M. N. 2018. Evolving Regulatory landscape: Halal Recognition and Accreditation. Presented at the 20th International Halal Food Conference, The State of Halal Certification, Navy Pier, Chicago. IL, USA April 13.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistani Poultry Industries for Halal Export. Presented at the 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing. Organized by the Dept. of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. Nov. 1-2.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Fruits and vegetable’s introduction; Products, ingredients and raw materials. Presented at the Halal Auditors Training: Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. Renaissance Schaumburg, IL. USA Nov 17.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Non-food materials: Processing aids, lubricants, packaging, and cleaning and sanitation. Presented at the Halal Auditors Training: Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. Renaissance Schaumburg, IL.USA Nov. 17.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Introduction to Halal food industry and Halal food production requirements. Presented at the Halal Auditors Training: Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. Renaissance Schaumburg, IL. USA. Nov 17.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Harmonization of Halal Standards. How it can be done. Presented at the, Halal Audit Training Course Organized by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) and Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR). Lahore, Pakistan. Oct. 31.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Potential Hazards in Food: Ensuring the Concept of Tayyab in Food. Presented at the 1st International Conference and Expo in Halal, State and Society in Asia Pacific. Organized by the Islamic State University, Jakarta, Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia. Oct. 21-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. How to accommodate the UAE standard requirements in present Halal Audit System. Presented at the Halal Training: Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, IL, USA Aug. 28
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal foods in Islam and how they relate to the sacred times of Ramadan and the two Eids. Presented at the University Scholars program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA Sep. 14
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Alcohol in Halal Food Production. Presented at the – at the 18th International Halal Food Conference, The Changing Paradigm in Halal Certification, Rosemont, IL USA, April 17-19.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal Opportunities and Challenges. Presented at the – at the 18th International Halal Food Conference, The Changing Paradigm in Halal Certification, Rosemont, IL USA, April 17-19.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Utilizing social media to Increase Halal Awareness among Consumers. Presented at the Global Trade Development Week 8.00 Halal Trade, Manufacturing and Logistics. Organized by K.W Group, Intercontinental Jakarta, Indonesia Feb. 27-28
Riaz, M. N. 2017. How to get Halal Certified? Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Animal food and Halal Food. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Labeling, Packaging, and Coatings for Halal Food. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. GMO Ingredients Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22
Riaz, M. N. 2017 Flavoring as an Ingredients. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017 Ingredients from Insects. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017 The Issue of Undeclared Ingredients in Halal Food Processing, A Focus on Processing Aids. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017 Food Additives as an Ingredients. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017 Food Ingredients in Halal Food Production. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Alcohols in Halal Food Production. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22
Riaz, M. N. 2017Enzymes in Halal Food Production. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Gelatins in Halal Food Production. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal Production Requirements for Nutritional Food Supplements. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal Production requirements for Cereal and Confectionary. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal Production Requirements for fish and Seafood. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal production and requirements for Fairy Products. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal production requirements for Meat and Poultry. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. General Guidelines for Halal food and Non-food Production. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal Food Laws and Regulation. Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Halal Terminologies Presented at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Organized by Manpower Development Dept. Internal training Program Development Section. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Feb. 19-22.
Riaz, M. N. 2017. Potential Hazards in Food; Ensuring the Concept of Tayyab in Food. Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, food and Animal Sciences (ICAFAS 2017). Organized by Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh- Pakistan January 10-11.
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Overview and Opportunities in American Halal Market. Presented at The H-E-B conference Center. Spring, TX, USA Oct. 11.
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Potential Hazards in Food: Ensuring the concept of Halalan Tayyaban in Food. Presented at Food Safety and Traditional Foods Conference Organized by The Ministry of Reginal Municipalities and Water Resources. Al-Bustan Palace – A Ritz Carlton Hotel, Muscat, Oman April 12-14
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Global Halal Economy and Halal Branding Beyond Just Food? Presented at the International Conference on Halal Foods. Theme: Development of Halal Industry and Government Regulations in Pakistan – The
Way Forward; Emphasis on Halal Food, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore,
Pakistan, Feb. 22.
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Global Halal Economy and Halal Branding Beyond Just Food? Presented at the International Conference on Halal Foods. Theme: Development of Halal Industry and Government Regulations in Pakistan – The Way Forward; Emphasis on Halal Food, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, (FPCCI), Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan, Feb. 18.
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Global Halal Economy and Halal Branding Beyond Just Food? Presented at the International Conference on Halal Foods. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. Institute of Home and Food Sciences. Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan, Feb. 16.
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Serious Issues in Halal Standards: How Can we harmonize? Presented at the Dubai Accreditation Department (DAC) Training Program. Dubai, UAE. Jan. 12
Riaz, M. N. 2016. GMO and Halal Issues. Presented at the Dubai Accreditation Department (DAC) Training Program. Dubai, UAE. Jan. 12
Riaz, M. N. 2016. Halal Food Additives Control. Presented at the Dubai Accreditation Department (DAC) Training Program. Dubai, UAE. Jan. 11
Riaz, M. N. 2015. Harmonization of Halal Standards: Opportunities and Challenges. Presented at the 4th Edition Halal Expo Latino Americana, Organized by Chile Halal, Intercontinental Santiago, Santiago, Chile, Nov. 16-17
Riaz, M. N. 2015. Challenges and opportunities in halal certification. Presented at the One-day training workshop on Halal foods. Organized by PCSIR Laboratories, Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America and Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists, Lahore, Pakistan Sep. 1.
Riaz, M. N. 2015. Harmonization of Halal Standards: How can it be done? Presented at the 17th International Halal Food Conference. Preserving the Trust: Ensuring Integrity in The Halal Food Industry. Organized by Islamic Food and Nutrition of America Schaumburg, IL, USA. April 13-15
Riaz, M. N. 2015. Halal food production in the 21st century: Challenges and opportunities. Presented at the IJFST 50th Celebration Conference: The future of food Innovation, nutrition and technology. Lincoln University, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand Feb. 17-19.
Riaz, M. N. 2015. Harmonization of Halal Standards: How can it be done? Presented at the 17th International Halal Food Conference. Preserving the Trust: Ensuring Integrity in The Halal Food Industry. Organized by Islamic Food and Nutrition of America Schaumburg, IL, USA. April 13-15
Riaz, M. N. 2015. Doubtful Food Additives- A real Challenge in Halal Food Processing. Presented at the UK’s First Halal Industry Seminar. Organized by Halal Food Authority, United Kingdom. Imperial Suite, Royal Nawaab, London. United Kingdom. April 30th.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Industry Issues, Concerns and their solutions. Presented at the 3rd Halal Congress Middle East. Organized by Halal Development Council. Expo Center Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Dec. 8-10
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Halal Food Production – An Overview. Presented at the International Seminar/Workshop Cum Exhibition on Halal Food Standardization, Trade and Commercial IORA Region. Organized by the Indian Ocean Rim Association Regional Center for Science and Technology Transfer. Hosted by Iranian research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran. September 8.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Halal Food Assurance and HACCP. Presented at the International Seminar/Workshop Cum Exhibition on Halal Food Standardization, Trade and Commercial IORA Region. Organized by the Indian Ocean Rim
Association Regional Center for Science and Technology Transfer. Hosted by Iranian research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran. September 9.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Halal business in the United States and its Certification process. Presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Food Halalness – religious Norm and Food Business: A Global Perspective. Organized by the “Gurunavi” Endowed Chair in Future Food, Tokyo Tech University, Tokyo, Japan, June 17
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Potential hazards in foods: Update system in ensuring the concept of Tayyab in Food. Presented at the Third Gulf Conference on Halal Industry and its Services. Organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Sheraton Hotel, Kuwait City, Kuwait. May 14.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Halal critical points of cosmetics, drugs and vitamin products. Presented at the An Intensive Training Course Entitled “Skills in Controlling Critical Points in the Halal Industry and its Services”. A Prerequisite of Halal Lead Auditor. Organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Sheraton Hotel, Kuwait City, Kuwait. May 12.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Halal critical points in flavoring and other additives of plant and insect source material. Presented at the An Intensive Training Course Entitled “Skills in Controlling Critical Points in the Halal Industry and its Services”. A Prerequisite of Halal Lead Auditor. Organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Sheraton Hotel, Kuwait City, Kuwait. May 12.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Halal critical points of animal sources materials. Presented at the An Intensive Training Course Entitled “Skills in Controlling Critical Points in the Halal Industry and its Services”. A Prerequisite of Halal Lead Auditor. Organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Sheraton Hotel, Kuwait City, Kuwait. May 12.
Riaz, M. N. 2014. Strengthening the Halal Food Model. Presented at the special Seminar organized by the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Lahore, Pakistan. Feb. 10.
Riaz, M. N. 2013. Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements for Emerging New Halal Market. Presented at the International Conference and Exhibition on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Howard Civil Service International House, Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 7
Riaz M. N. 2013. Halal Activities in USA Market for Muslim Consumer. Presented at the Japan’s First “Experience to Eat, Stay, Muslim Inbound Symposium. Organized by the Nippon Asia Halal Association. Hotel Springs Makuhari, Japan July 3
Riaz M. N. 2013. History of Halal Certification and Current Status of Global Halal Market. Presented at the 15th International Halal Food Conference. Organized by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, Rosemont, IL, USA April 6-8.
Riaz, M. N. 2013. Strengthening the Halal Food Model. Presented at the Second Gulf Conference on Halal Industry and its Services. Organized by the Ministry of Justice and of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Crown Plaza Hotel, Farwaniyah, Kuwait. January 23.
Riaz, M. N. 2013. Technical Components of Halal Raw Material and Ingredients. Presented at the Training Course on Halal Lead Auditor. Organized by Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Crown Plaza Hotel, Farwaniyah, Kuwait. January 21.
Riaz, M. N. 2012. Overview and opportunities in American Halal market. Presented at the Halal Congress Middle East, organized by The Halal Development Council, at Expo Center Sharjah, United Arab Emirate, Dec. 11-12.
Riaz, M. N. 2012. Halal meat requirements for Export. Presented at the Foro Internacional de comercializacion de la Carne 2012. Organized by Mexican Beef at Hotel Presidente Intercontinental, Mexico City, Mexico, Nov. 12-13.
Riaz, M. N. 2012. Halal logo as powerful tools for Halal trade and business promotion. Presented at the HASIB 2012 Halal Science, Industry and Business International conference 2012. Organized by The Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University, at Hansa JB Hotel, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand, Oct. 13-15.
Riaz, M.N. 2012. Dietary Supplements as Emerging New Halal Products. Presented at the Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) annual Meeting & Food Expo. Las Vegas, Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. USA. June 28.
Riaz, M.N. 2012. Benefits of Halal Certification and Its Value to the Food Industries. Presented at the Training workshop on Halal food Management. Organized by the Halal Research Council, National Institute of Food Science and Tech. and Pakistan Soc. of Food Scientist and Technologists. Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan, June 5.
Riaz, M.N. 2012. Hidden Ingredients in Halal Food. Presented at the Training workshop on Halal food Management. Organized by the Halal Research Council, National Institute of Food Science and Technologist and Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technologists. Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan, June 5.
Riaz, M.N. 2012. Need for Halal Awareness Education. Presented at the Training workshop on Halal food Management. Organized by the Halal Research Council, National Institute of Food Science and Technologist and Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technologists. Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan. June 4.
Riaz, M.N. 2012. Proposed budget for managing Halal awareness and Halal R&D activities. Presented at the 1st Gulf Workshop on the Halal Industry and its Services. Organized by Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, State of Kuwait and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). Holiday Inn, Al-Salmiyah, Kuwait City, Kuwait. March 28.
Riaz, M.N. 2012. Methodology for raising awareness about Halal and related Marketing Techniques. Presented at the 1st Gulf Workshop on the Halal Industry and its Services. Organized by Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, State of Kuwait and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). Holiday Inn, Al-Salmiyah, Kuwait City, Kuwait. March 27.
Riaz, M.N.2012. Control of Halal Food Additives. Presented at the 1st International Conference on Halal Food Control and Exhibition. Organized by the Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA). InterContinental Hotel. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Feb. 13
Riaz, M.N.2011. Halal-The Emerging International Food Safety and Quality Standards: Similarities between Halal and HACCP. Presented at the International Conference on Emerging Issues on Food Safety. National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture of Faisalabad, Pakistan. Nov. 15.
Riaz M.N. 2011. New Frontiers in Halal. Presented at the 13th International Halal Food Conference; Halal: New Frontiers, Schaumburg, IL, USA, April 10-11, 2011
Riaz M.N. 2011. Religious and Ethnic Food of Different Culture. Presented at the Nutrition and Dietetic Association, Texas A&M University Meeting “Culture Day”. College Station, Texas, USA Feb. 16.
Riaz, M.N. 2010. Decoding Pharmaceuticals as per Halal Requirements. Presented at the Global Halal Congress. Organized by the Halal Development Council, Marriott, Karachi, Pakistan. Dec. 4.
Riaz, M.N. 2010. Halal Food Awareness and Demand. Presented at the Global Halal Congress. Organized by the Halal Development Council, Marriott, Karachi, Pakistan. Dec. 4.
Riaz, M.N. 2010. Updates of Halal Innovation in USA. Presented at the World Halal Research’10. Inspiring Innovation through Halal Research. Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia June 23.
Riaz, M.N. 2010. How to get Halal Certification: General Guidelines and Rules. Presented at the Lahore Chapter of All Pakistan Food Scientist and Technologist (PSFST) Meeting. Cavalry Ground KFC, Lahore, Pakistan June 5.
Riaz, M.N. 2010. Issues and Challenges in Halal Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Supplements. Presented at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Human Nutrition with Special Reference to Vulnerable Group. National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agri. of Faisalabad, Pakistan. Feb.24.
Riaz, M.N. 2009. Consumer Perception of Halal through Labels and Media Reports. International Workshop on Halal Food Issues and Ingredients Concerns. PCSIR, Lahore, Pakistan, June 29.
Riaz, M.N. 2009. What the Muslim consumer in America expects of the food industry. IFT 09. Annual Meeting and Food Expo 2009, Anaheim, CA. USA, June 08
Riaz, M.N.2009. Halal an Emerging Food Quality Standard – Similarities between Halal & HACCP. World Halal Research Summit 2009. Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia, May 8.
Riaz, M.N. 2009. Consumer Perception and Perspective of Halal Labeled Products. 11th Inter. Halal Food Conference, 2009. Using Halal Certification to Your Marketing Advantage, Chicago, IL, USA, April 20.
Riaz, M.N. 2008. How to Formulate Food Products for the Halal Market? Prepared Foods’ 2008 R&D Applications Seminar-Chicago, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, IL. USA, Oct. 20.
Riaz, M.N. 2008. HALAL – The Emerging International Food Safety Standard”. International Food Safety Conference 2008; Safe Food: Standardizing Food Quality & Delivery, Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan, June
Riaz, M.N. 2007. Ethnic and Religious Food: Trends and Opportunities: 5th International Food Congress, Feral 2007 “Food Design and Innovation” Opportunities and Trends. Aug. 23-24. Medellin, Columbia
Riaz, M.N. 2007. The Ethnic Organic Consumer: Marketing Opportunities and Complementary Certification (Halal Foods). All Things Organic Conference, Chicago, IL. USA, May 6-8.
Riaz, M.N. 2007. Halal Food Trade and Opportunities. 9th International Halal Food Conference. Opportunities in the World Halal Food Trade. Organized by the IFANCA. Holiday Inn & Conference Center, Chicago, IL. USA, April 23- 24.
Riaz, M.N.2005. Are We Eating Halal Foods? “Int. Food and Beverage Conference”, Ambassador Hotel. Lahore,
Pakistan Oct. 3
Riaz, M.N. 2005. Religious and Ethnic Foods. Texas Science Partnership Meeting. Institute of Food Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA, April 7.
Riaz, M.N. 2004. Ethnic & Religious Foods. North Texas Chapter of the Texas Environmental Health Association Quarterly meeting “Current Food Topics” Richardson, Texas, USA, Aug. 26
Riaz, M.N. 2004. Halal and kosher foods. Food Science Communicator Meeting. Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada,
USA, July 12.
Riaz, M.N. and Chaudry, M. M. 2004. Halal Issues in Flavor Industry. “11th International Flavor Conference and 3rd George Charalambous Memorial Symp. Doryssa Bay Hotel Village, Island of Samos, Greece. July 1.
Riaz, M.N.2003. An overview of Halal food production. 5th International Halal Food Conference. Organized by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America. Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL. USA, July 11.
Riaz, M.N. 2002. Halal production standards and plant inspection requirements. 4th International Halal Food Conference. Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, Canada. April 21-23.
Riaz, M.N. 1999. Halal Food Processing and Marketing. 10th world Congress of Food Sci. & Tech., Sydney Australia.
Oct. 3-8.
Riaz, M.N. 1999. Ethnic certification of dairy products – Halal, Haram, Kosher. Annual Meeting of American Dairy Products Institute and American Butter Institute. Chicago, IL. USA, April 25-27.
