Category: Halal Integrity
UK: 100,000 back no-stun slaughter ban
The Government insists it has “no intention” of outlawing religious slaughter.
UAE: Separate cashiers for non-Muslim foods at Dubai supermarkets
Dubai Municipality has asked supermarkets to provide one cashier specifically made for purchasing these foods due to several complaints made by Muslims in the UAE.
Malaysia to provide Int’l Halal food certification service in China
Cooperation agreements on Halal food certification agreed between JAKIM, the Port Klang Free Zone and SM International Wholesale (China) Centre Sdn Bhd.
UK: Large increase reported in number of animals not being stunned at abattoirs
The overwhelming majority of animals killed using halal methods are stunned before killing; around 80 per cent, according to the British Veterinary Association.
Malaysia: MITI Expects 2015 Halal Industry Export Surplus To grow
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) expects total export surplus for the halal industry this year to exceed the RM32 billion achieved in 2013.
Morocco and Jakim recognition.
Moroccan Standards Institute (IMANOR) successfully completed the label recognition for Halal Morocco process by JAKIM Malaysia.
UK: Vets protest non-stun halal abattoir
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh government to end talks with a halal meat provider over an approved non-stun slaughterhouse.
Malaysia: Brahim’s inks MoU with French airline catering firm
It said this would enable Brahim’s to benefit from using the “Servair” brand and for SIA to tap on Brahim’s halal excellence centre’s halal certification expertise.
UK: HFF Launches Halal Compliance Training
These courses are assured by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health with panel of an Islamic scholar experienced Food Scientist or a qualified auditor.
UK: Lewis Pies lands contract to supply 70 Tesco stores with Halal products
Wilf Lewis, Managing Director of Lewis Pies, said the products are proving extremely popular with second and third generation Muslims who may have a taste for authentic British food.
Halal-certified Korean food products on the rise
Korean food products will be seen more and more in predominantly Muslim countries in the near future. This is because Korean food makers have been actively receiving halal certification for their foods and assembly lines.
USA: Former Midamar manager pleads guilty
A former Midamar operations manager pleaded guilty to making and delivering false USDA marks of inspection of shipments of Halal beef in federal court Monday.
US halal firm invites industry leaders to visit facility
Midamar has extended an open invitation to Islamic scholars and designated community leaders in the US, Asia and the Middle East to visit its facilities.
US firm vows to clear name in fake Gulf halal food case
“Since 2010 Midamar has been fully compliant with USDA export regulations. This administrative labeling infraction is being misconstrued and sensationalized by the media.”
UAE: DIEDC Signs Agreement with Thomson Reuters
The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre has signed an agreement with Thomson Reuters to develop a global Islamic economy portal.
Indonesia’s Halal Food Law: Pros and Cons
The Halal labeling law will affect most consumable products, including food and beverages, medicines, cosmetics, chemicals and biological products.
USA: Plea hearing set for ex-manager in halal food case
A former manager at an Iowa-based halal food supplier is expected to plead guilty as part of a federal criminal investigation into the company’s exporting and marketing practices.
UAE: Controversial US ‘halal beef’ not imported to UAE
Although an Associated Press report said the fake halal beef was exported to the UAE and Islamic Services of America was approved by the UAE, the UAE official rebutted it.
USA: Midamar Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Halal Case
Midamar does not accept these allegations and is now seeking to understand what the government is basing these allegations on.
Spain: Andalusian Christmas sweets go Halal!
By substituting pork lard for olive oil (also from Estepa), they have created a whole new range of Halal products.
