Category: Halal Integrity
UK: Muslim Arbitration Tribunal on Machine Slaughter
Due to the ongoing concern in the UK Muslim community regarding machine slaughter being accepted as Halal an arbitration on machine slaughter is taking place.
EU: Muslims Sue Animal Welfare Minister Over Halal Slaughter Ban
Several Muslim organisations are bringing legal proceedings against the Flemish Animal Welfare Minister, Ben Weyts.
Malaysia Halal Council To Spearhead Halal Management, Development
The committee’s functions would be divided between the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and the Halal Industry Development Corp (HDC).
IFANCA Pakistan is organizing a series of conferences
‘Development of the Halal Industry and Government Regulations in Pakistan – The Way Forward’. Venues are in Karachi, Lahore and Faisalabad during February 2016.
USA: Sentencing in Halal food case continued to Feb. 25
Also to be sentenced on Feb. 25 are Midamar Corp., Islamic Services of America, and two of Aossey’s sons.
USA: IFANCA $5 million gift to fund food diversity program
The partnership intends to educate students in specialized areas of ethnic foods and faith-based diets such as those from Islam, Judaism and Buddhism.
Pakistan: 4 accreditation certificates awarded to promote Halal food
Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) has so far awarded accreditation certificate to four (04) Halal Certification bodies in the country.
Canada: Atlantic Beef Products can now sell with assurance to Muslims
The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of Canada (IFNCC) has certified the Albany beef plant in Prince Edward Island for halal production of its products.
EU: 7th HFCE International Halal Food Conference
The HFCE conference will focus on Halal emerging markets and provide a platform for discussion between industry, certifying bodies and government representatives.
Opinion: A halal economy to emerge in Iskandar Malaysia
A HALAL economy will emerge as another growth driver for Iskandar Malaysia with Johor having opened the industry to Japanese and other Asian companies.
Opinion: Standards for Halal-certified food across the world
By Mohamed Jinna, FnBNews.com These days, with the advent of food technology, food processing has become complex. Hence, consumers have a wider choice of processed food which creates a situation where consumers are exposed to a variety of food that may contain prohibited (haram) ingredients with E-codes, but will be unable to understand the critical […]
UK: Industry in disagreement over lack of animal slaughter policy
“Vets and the public are united in their concern about animal welfare at slaughter,” said BVA president Sean Wensley.
EU: Introducing the ‘European Halal Initiative’
The European Halal Initiative is open for representatives of muslim organisations and prominent muslim individuals from Europe.
Philippines: Congress eyes measures to boost halal trade
Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Jose C. Reaño said the new policies will define the Halal process and activity in the Philippines.
UK: Glasgow food businesses to be inspected
Full traceability inspections are to be carried out at all halal butchers in Glasgow during 2016, following concerns over meat transparency.
USA: Iowa Halal Business Founder Will Be Sentenced on Feb. 5
William B. Aossey, Jr., the 74-year old founder of a Halal food exporter enterprise in Cedar Rapids, IA, will be sentenced at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 5 by Chief Judge Linda R. Reade.
UK: Defra’s interpretation on WATOK 1099/2009 for Kosher and Halal slaughtering.
Some of the important points to note about the sheep’s natural behaviour and restraint, particularly in an abattoir environment.
Senate body passes Pakistan Halal Authority Bill
The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Monday unanimously passed The Pakistan Halal Authority Bill, 2015.
UK: A tonne of meat seized by food safety officers
Glasgow City Council’s environmental health teams have been investigating allegations that halal meat is being supplied by illegal sources to city food outlets.
UK: Seven Scent’s UK-first complete halal certification opens up ‘important market’
The rigourous audit covers cleaning and manufacturing systems, as well as laboratory testing of random fragrances.
