Category: Halal Integrity
Philippines get help from US Halal Chamber of Commerce with US halal market
During the forum, it was proposed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be signed among PEZA, ARMM and the US Halal Chamber of Commerce .
Malaysia: CCM set to conquer Halal mart
Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM) is now looking to strengthen its standing in the sector through collaborative efforts with several government agencies.
Norway: Politicians ask for state clearance of Halal meat
The government must ensure neutral clearance of halal meat, said Fremskrittspartiet (Progress Party / FrP) politicians.
Indonesia continues to promote its tourism potential
Currently, acquiring a Halal certification is optional, but Indonesian lawmakers are trying to push for the enactment of a Halal Product Protection Bill.
Malaysia ready to help Japan develop halal industry ahead of Olympics
Malaysia has signaled its readiness to share its expertise with Japan as it seeks to develop its halal industry ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Malaysia: Halal certification a preferred lifestyle choice
Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) awards Chemical Company of Malaysia or CCM with the Halal Certification for its range of Prescriptive Medicines.
Canadian steak houses courting Muslim diners with halal options
Recently, non-Muslim restaurateurs have begun courting the burgeoning muslim customer base who are looking for Halal options.
UAE bans meat, poultry coming from Brazil
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, has taken a number of precautionary measures on imported food products from Brazil.
UAE: Halal certification soon for online food delivery services
IHAF is working with regulatory bodies in the UAE to establish a halal certification system for online food delivery businesses.
Brazilian meat in Malaysia not from sources under probe, says envoy
None of the 21 plants involved in the scandal are authorised to export to Malaysia due to halal compliance.
Opinion: Introducing The Green Muslims – Why Halal Is Not Enough
Muslims that brand managers and marketers be aware: a new wave of green Muslims are shaping up, and what’s most peculiar, is that they’re hailing from the West.
UK: AHDB appoints first Halal manager
Awal Fuseini will lead on all AHDB halal work, working with processors, certification bodies and retailers to drive collaboration between AHDB and this increasingly important sector.
Export bans hit Brazil’s meat industry after scandal
The fallout from Brazil’s rotten meat scandal accelerated on Monday when China, a huge client, suspended imports and the European Union demanded a partial ban.
Brazil food fraud scandal
According to Reuters, the allegations include bribing inspectors and politicians to overlook unsanitary practices such as processing rotten meat and shipping exports with traces of salmonella.
Malaysia: UTM researchers invent mobile app for halal certification
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia has developed a halal auditor mobile application, the first in the world that can help Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) certify halal auditors.
Malaysia: Mondelez to Conduct Managing Halal Integrity Programme
Mondelez has teamed up with Halal Industry Development Corp (HDC) to hold the first Managing Halal Integrity programme for SMEs in Malaysia.
Brazil’s BRF mulls options to Halal unit One Foods IPO
BRF wants proceeds from the sale of the One Foods stake to help propel the latter’s expansion into Asian Muslim nations.
UAE-based IHAF raises awareness in global Halal cosmetics industry
“Putting internationally recognised standards in place ultimately boosts the public’s confidence in the Halal market, consequently driving up investment in the industry.”
UK: Halal food a ‘bigger market than China’
‘If we want to be open for business with the world, we need to be aware that a lot of the world is Muslim,’ said Abdalhamid Evans, Senior Strategist, Imarat Consultants.
Update on the UAE Halal Food Regulations and Accreditation
Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) has recently spurred into action in speeding up approvals for Halal Certifying Bodies (CBs).
