Category: Halal Integrity
UAE: Market for Indian ‘halal’ products rising in Gulf
With the largest chunk of overseas Indian population living in the Gulf countries, the market potential for ‘halal’-certified products from India in this region continues to grow.
Brunei: Protect local interests as we promote Brunei Halal brand
It is now a recognised brand because of its stringent procedures and processes for obtaining the Halal certification, giving high confidence to Muslim consumers.
UK: Mondelez announces their products may contain porcine gelatine
Mondelez International is changing the way it sources the gelatine it uses in its candy products to secure flexibility of supply. Currently all products containing gelatine use bovine gelatine.
UK: Sheep processing film puts consumers in the picture
A film illustrating methods of sheep slaughter has been produced by AHDB Beef & Lamb to address a misunderstandings and to dispel myths around the practice.
UK: Arbitration on mechanical slaughter
The Muslim Arbitration Tribunal has confirmed that the arbitration hearing will take place 12pm on Saturday 16th July 2016.
Malaysia and IDB to strengthen collaboration
Malaysia and IDB could explore the development of joint-capacity development of a halal ecosystem in IDB member countries.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce to hold cosmetics certification roundtable in Accra
They enlightened Ghana’s largest exporters of raw agro material on the processes they would need to use to be able to export their products to Dubai.
IDB promises to support Kyrgyzstan’s halal industry
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is interested in a project to introduce a new halal certification system in Kyrgyzstan, the Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan said.
Nestlé rides on Malaysia’s Halal drive
Nestlé, the no.1 food company in the world, has benefited from Malaysia’s stategic push to become a major Halal hub.
Report: Addressing the halal ingredients opportunity
Muslim consumers may be unintentionally consuming significant quantities of “hidden” haram ingredients in food products thanks to complex supply chains, according to a new report.
Indonesia: Industry Players Demand Transparency in Halal Certification Regulation Drafting
It stipulates that any products brought into Indonesia, distributed and traded in the country must be given Halal certification.
Opinion: Dairy ethical label market can grow by $4.6bn says Euromonitor
There is a growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels, says global market research company Euromonitor International with Halal on the top of the list.
Brunei: Japanese businesses advised to adopt Brunei Halal standards
THE increasing number of Muslim travellers visiting Japan annually and the high standard of Brunei’s Halal certification presents investment opportunities for businessmen from both countries.
UK: HFA to launch new label and logo certifying non-stun meat
The Halal Food Authority (HFA) is set to certify non-stun meat in a move that could cause major ramifications for the halal HFA logofood industry.
Philippines: New halal law set to boost PH meat exports
Outgoing President Aquino has signed into law the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act, which will give further push to country’s exports.
UK: Importance of Consuming Religiously processed Meat
This entails consuming religious processed meat and chicken and to ensure one checks what they are buying by asking how they meat and chicken processed (stunned or non stunned).
Asean must have a standard Halal certification – Matrade
ASEAN must have mutual agreement which will lead to having a standard halal certification in order to facilitate halal trade within the region.
Global Halal food lacks unifying standards: Report
REGULATION of Halal Foods in the global market face significant gaps, including lack of mutual recognition and a lack of unifying standards, according to a report.
UK: HFA hosts 2nd Halal Industry Conference 2016
The Halal Food Authority team sought to create an informative and inspiring experience with the intention to create impetus growth and progression in Halal produce within the industry.
Philippines: Marketing for halal certified products
The current highlight on market-access regulations pertaining to the promotion of halal products in major markets stresses on the stringent and costly processes being implemented.
