Category: Halal Integrity
UAE: Halal sector key topic at International Economic Summit
The summit, which concludes today, began with a session entitled ‘Halal Industry’, which addressed the growing international demand for halal products and services.
UAE: Halal food exports on the menu for Latvian farmers
Latvia has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that could in future allow the export of halal-certified food and with it, access to the Arabic and Islamic food markets.
Sime Darby, MMC explore sister port relationship to facilitate Malaysia-China halal shipments
Northport Malaysia Bhd and Weifang Sime Darby Port Co Ltd — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to seal the partnership.
UAE: IHAF meeting discusses ‘strategies’ to expand trade of halal products
Members discussed internal regulations, future strategic directions, plans, and work programmes for the coming period, which will contribute to further regional and international outreach.
UAE: Halal Certification – Middle East
SGS approved by the Gulf Accreditation Center (GAC) to issue certificates for the execution of Halal certification activities, in-line with ESMA’s implementation of UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2014.
UK: HHIC 2017 takes the industry by storm
Two days of collaboration, thoughtful panel discussions, informative presentations and plentiful networking within mainstream halal food industry took place at the recent HFA Halal Industry Conference.
Opinion: The Role of the Lifestyle Sector in the Islamic Economy
If a certain lifestyle unites a large proportion of people, as is the case with Islamic lifestyle, this promises significant opportunities.
Pakistan failing to make money from halal goods trade
The country has a less productive system with primitive processing system working in the absence of a value chain besides the very obvious quality control issues.
Belgium just banned kosher and halal slaughter
Belgium’s Wallooon region has voted to ban kosher and halal meats by outlawing the slaughter of unstunned animals.
UK in a “perfect” position to become leading player in Muslim Lifestyle Economy
The UK is now widely recognised as a key market for the Muslim lifestyle sector with brands and businesses from across the world keen to connect with consumers.
Philippines: DTI urged to hasten halal certification IRR
DTI to fast track the completion of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Republic Act 10817 or the Halal Export Development and Promotional Act.
Algeria: Halal certification mandatory as from June 2017
The concerned list of foodstuffs will be set “very soon” by the National Committee to monitor certification and marking “Halal”, chaired by the Ministry of Commerce, said the same official.
Pakistan: Meat exports on the decline
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) figures that the country’s meat exports have dropped to $140.345m in the first eight months of the ongoing year.
Philippines: Halal consumer group organized
A Halal consumers group has been organized to advocate the development and promotion of existing Halal-certified products in Zamboanga City.
Malaysia: CCM wins Halal Pharmaceutical Company of the Year
CCM was awarded the Halal Pharmaceutical Company of The Year for its ‘Prescription Pharmaceuticals’. This is the first time that the Halal category had been included in this list of awards.
Brazil’s Minister to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia
Minister Maggi’s visit to the KSA and the UAE is a move to assure the premium quality of Brazilian products entering these markets which have continued to show their trust in Brazil’s meat industry.
USA: The Changing Paradigm in Halal Certification
A common theme throughout the conference was the challenge of meeting consumer demands and special market needs while working to accredit halal certification bodies.
France: Marine Le Pen – Ban halal and all ritual slaughter
“Slaughter without stunning, I’m sorry, it should have special labels,” Le Pen said. “Furthermore, I think that slaughter without stunning should be prohibited.”
Halal food market surging in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved guidelines for halal products just last year which is unprecedented because of malpractices going on.
UK: Defra parliamentary questions round
In response to a call from Shipley MP Philip Davies for all halal and kosher meat products to be ‘properly labelled’ at the point of sale.
