Category: Halal Integrity
UAE’s Muwasafat to host Halal World Food on February 27th
Muwasafat will conduct three sessions designed to demonstrate the Halal e-learning platform, the world’s first integrated portal for the Halal economy.
Australia: AFIC’s new ‘committee’ previously part of organisation mismanagement
A major Islamic organisation thrown into turmoil by an internal coup has been stacked with new executives that include two sacked school leaders and a halal certifier suing anti-Islam campaigner Kirralie Smith.
Malaysia: Halal Technical Competent Officers For Global Market
Halal technical competent officers are being created by the Halal International Selangor (HIS) to create trade opportunities in the halal sector.
UK: Halal Certification Europe (HCE) achieves GAC Accreditation
It is a reflection of our commitment, dedication and investment toward achieving an industry standard globally.
UK: Halal Food Authority Accredited by GAC for ESMA registration
HFA is delighted to announce that it is now authorised to certify Halal products according to the national standards set in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
UK: Countless diners ‘duped into eating halal lamb which was neither lamb nor halal’
Outlets across Leicestershire and beyond unwittingly bought tonnes of low-cost turkey that was being passed off to them as more expensive lamb off the bone.
USA: The Changing Paradigm in Halal Certification
This conference will bring the accreditation organizations and the recognition bodies together along with the industry to discuss how best to implement both schemes.
Croatia: Milenij Hotels awarded with Halal certification
The certificate will contribute to the hotels and whole destination to be opened to new markets that have a lot of potential.
Canada: The Halal Market
For those who do seek halal certification, market opportunities in Canada and abroad seem ripe. But will Canadian processors take advantage of it?
Turkey, UAE officials discuss trade ties
Prime Minister Simsek said the countries wanted to improve cooperation in the halal food sector within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation standards.
Taiwan seeks stronger ties with Malaysia in ‘New Southbound Policy’
The Southeast Asian nation is also a pioneer in the halal industry. Its halal certification body is well-established and its logo accepted worldwide.
Kenya developing halal rules with eye on Muslim tourists
The Tourism Regulatory Authority director-general Lagat Kipkorir said the standards were being developed in partnership with the Kenya Bureau Standards.
Thailand to aid Halal industry in Cambodia
Thailand, one of the main halal food producers, is seeking to invest in halal food production in Cambodia, targeting Muslim Cambodians and tourists.
UAE: Halal certification and accreditation bodies in Dubai
An overview of current organisations working in Halal certification and accreditation in Dubai to help clarify the key players in the sector.
Qatar: Food safety tests soon in private labs
As part of ensuring the highest level of safety of both imported and local food, the central lab is set to adopt a number of new procedures, including a ‘Halal Laboratory’ system.
Malaysia: World’s First Halal Certification for Prescriptive Medicine issued to CCM
JAKIM is the first to certify controlled/prescriptive medicines (Ethical Products) based on the world’s first Halal pharmaceutical standard MS2424:2012 Halal Pharmaceuticals – General Guidelines.
France: New book claims halal is ‘invented tradition’
According to anthropologist Florence Bergeaud-Blackler, author of the new book “The Halal Market or The Invention of a Tradition”, buying halal is not a religious obligation.
Halal Meat Fraud and Safety Issues in the UK
A comprehensive and well-researched paper that reviews UK fraud and safety issues around Halal meat and poultry products, particularly in the context of EU legislation.
INDONESIA: Mandatory Halal Certification Looms for Food, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
Promoted as a Halal Product Guarantee, the certification forms part of the bid to make Indonesian products more competitive in the international market.
Philippines: Shari’ah must be included in Halal development law
By Ace June Rell S. Perez – SunStarDAVAO THE Mindanao Islamic Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MICCI) raised concern to incorporate Shari’ah aspect to the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016. Marilou Ampuan, one of the founders of MICCI and president of the Universal Islamic Center told reporters Tuesday, January 24, during the […]
