Category: Halal Integrity
Canada: Muslim community cracking down on fake Halal foods
Canada’s growing Halal food industry has made it an attractive target for fraud – something that leaders in Canada’s Muslim community hope to end.
UAE: Dubai reference point for Islamic economy-DIEDC CEO
The goal of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center (DIEDC) is to make Dubai a reference point for the Islamic economy, said Abdulla AlAwar, the center’s CEO.
Thailand: Thai Airways caters to Pakistan’s needs
Thai Airways, one of the largest airlines in the world, becomes the first Asia-Pacific carrier to offer halal food to all passengers flying to and from Pakistan.
Kuwait: The Conference on the Halal Industry concludes
The conference concluded by honoring Dr Hani Al-Mazeedi with title of Halal Ambassador for his commitment and passion in developing the halal industry.
Malaysia: 2 Cadbury chocolate products officially ‘not halal’ for now
It was reported that Cadbury Malaysia has taken immediate action by recalling its two products which were tested positive for traces of pig DNA (porcine).
UK: Defra delay stun legislation for poultry
After a judicial review was launched on behalf of over 20 abattoir operators, implementation of an EU regulation requiring increased currents is under further consideration.
UK: Will people pay more to ensure their meat is not Halal?
The vast majority of UK shoppers are not prepared to pay more to ensure they do not eat halal meat, research indicates.
Japan: Soy sauce maker shifts focus through halal certification
In order to learn about production line management, 11 employees were sent to Japanese food company factories in Malaysia in February.
UK: Ethical, organic, safe: the other side of Halal food
Many halal meat producers too often mirror the pitfalls of the mass food industry: expediency and cheapness rather than natural methods of farming and raising animals.
Mexico Seeks Malaysia’s Expertise To Develop Halal Industry
Mexico is seeking Malaysia’s expertise to develop its halal industry to become a regional halal hub given the huge potential of the global halal industry.
Kuwait: Al-Awqaf concludes Gulf Halal conference
Participants in the three-day gathering called for improving understanding of consensus between Sharia (Islamic law) interpretation and scientific evidence.
Pakistan: 3rd Int’l Halal Conference and Expo 2014
UVAS and the Punjab Halal Development Agency are jointly organising “3rd International Halal Conference and Expo 2014” in Lahore on 22-23 May, 2014.
Third Gulf Conference on the Halal Industry and Services in Kuwait
Dr. Muhammad Munir Chaudry, IFANCA’s President, talked about the feasibility of appointing international halal certification bodies to manage halal affairs in Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC).
UK blocked labels on halal meat
The British government opposed EU measures that would have required meat to carry labels confirming whether it came from animals that had been stunned.
Indonesia: Jakarta to host global Islamic tourism forum
Jakarta will host the first OIC International Forum on Islamic Tourism next month to develop sharia tourism among 57 OIC country members.
UAE: Gulf Halal Center Inauguration Ceremony
Introducing the Gulf Halal Center, Asad informed that GHC Halal Scheme is a product as well as process certification, confirming traceability of complete food chain.
Opinion: The huge uproar against the Halal industry
Is this about business and certification fees? Should the certification body be a government-owned/operated entity to reduce conflict of interest?
UK: David Cameron ‘won’t intervene on labels’ for Halal meat
The labelling of ritually-slaughtered meat is a matter for retailers, customers and faith groups, the prime minister’s spokesman has said.
Opinion: The Problem with Halal Certification
Until a sufficient degree of transparency and oversight is practiced in the Halal sector, there will continue to be fraud, infighting and a lack of both consumer and investor confidence in the Halal market space.
UK: Why does the supply of halal meat outstrip demand?
Two articles on the labelling of Halal meat in the UK. First article focuses on New Zealand lamb.
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