Category: Halal Integrity
Indonesia: Halal Certification: A Blessing or a Curse for Industries?
Key players in the food and beverages, cosmetics and pharmacy industries are questioning the efficacy of the government’s Halal Product Certification law.
GIES: IHAF to address unification of Halal industry
“Various countries have different sets of acceptable criteria in certifying Halal products, thus inadvertently forming trade barriers among them.”
EU: 7th International Halal Food Conference – Brussels Belgium
The seventh International Halal Food Conference will take place on October 24-25, 2016 at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel.
Opinion: Can a Halal certification body be owned by a non-Muslim?
A paper on the concept of ownership, relating ownership with the Halaal certification bodies, and finishing with a conclusion.
Pakistan: PHDA holds seminar
The Punjab Halal Development Agency arranged a seminar on “Halal Business Projection” on Friday 7th October 2016 to increase the Halal trade of Pakistan.
Pakistan: Samsol Halal-certified cosmetics brand
The product portfolio has been certified HALAL by SGS, an international certifying body accredited by the Government of Pakistan.
UK: The perception and acceptability of pre-slaughter and post-slaughter stunning for Halal production
This Report is based on the views of Islamic scholars and Halal consumers.
South Africa: SANHA confirms non-halal status of US poultry
Given the geographical location of the source of the chicken, it remains difficult to investigate and to ultimately determine the halal status of slaughtering processors.
UK: Traditional Halal – National Launch of labelled Stun Free certification
This certification scheme is categorically developed to label meat and poultry that is produced without the use of stunning of any kind with animal welfare and quality at the forefront.
More countries look for ways to secure lucrative halal certification
A newly launched Halal Board will begin by developing a comprehensive set of Halal strategies on Halal certification.
UAE: IHAF to hold first-ever general assembly meeting in UAE
The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF), the world’s first Halal international accreditation network, will hold a general assembly on November 6, 2016.
Ikiam: New Muslim-only halal logo won’t confuse, issued for free
“Nobody will be confused, it’s a straightforward co-existing branding exercise.” Ikiam will explain the new logo to the public that may be launched as early as next January.
Malaysia: No need for new halal logo, but distinguish if product Muslim-made
Too few Muslim entrepreneurs apply for Halal certification with Jakim at only 28 per cent against 72 per cent non-Malay entrepreneurs, and only 11% register with HDC.
The importance of start-ups to the halal economy
SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs employ, innovate and experiment across a range of industries and sectors, acting as the lifeblood of their local markets with huge contributions in terms of presence and profits.
In Morocco, Halal certification opens the door to new markets
ITC has collaborated closely with Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and IMANOR to support the country’s ambition to become an important player in global halal food production and trade.
Emirates Global Centre for Accreditation board appointed by decree
The decree is effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
Philippines target Halal exports
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said the government will align its accreditation systems and institutions to be able to issue Halal certifications for the country’s products.
Dubai wants to integrate Halal market
The emirate of Dubai wants to be the world center of halal trade and is making an effort to globally unify the market’s procedures.
USA: How Halal Food Became a $20 Billion Hit in America
Overall, from restaurants to supermarkets, halal sales are projected at $20 billion this year, up by one-third since 2010, according to the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (Ifanca)
Opinion: Halal and Tayyib – the next wave
In all the excitement of the Big Numbers, there is an underlying feeling that something is missing from the picture of Halal.
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