Bahrain Institute of Standards and Metrology

The Bahrain Institute of Standards and Metrology (BISM) is the Kingdom of Bahrain's national standards and metrology authority, established in 1998 under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. BISM is responsible for setting technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment requirements for products sold in Bahrain, including halal food and consumer goods. As a member of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), BISM applies the harmonised GSO halal standards framework, meaning halal requirements in Bahrain are aligned with those of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. For food and consumer goods exporters targeting the Bahraini market, BISM compliance and recognition from an accredited halal certification body is the required regulatory pathway. BISM participates in the OIC/SMIIC standards framework and works in coordination with other GCC regulatory authorities to facilitate cross-border trade and mutual recognition of conformity assessment results.