Category: Halal Integrity
Opinion: When Haram Can Become Halal
The integrity of Halal, for example, comes under question and turns so problematic, resulting in confusion, not only to the public but to industry players as well.
Malaysia Develops World’s First Halal CSI Unit
Malaysian Technological Park has developed the world’s first Halal CSI (Contamination Scene Investigation) unit to solve cases where halal certified products are found contaminated with porcine DNA.
UK: No move to ban shechita, MP promises
Animal welfare campaigners in the House of Commons will not seek a vote to ban shechita in Britain, a leading MP has promised.
UAE: Gulfood Manufacturing unveils ‘Food & Beverage Industrial Investment Summit’
‘Transforming Halal Agro Food into an Asset Class’ – Zilzar’s Siddiqui and ‘Innovation as an Enabler of Successful Halal Product Development ‘ – Jalel Aossey, CEO, Midamar Corporation are two sessions.
Diplomatic Council Issues ‘100% Halal’ Certificates
The first halal certificates are overseen by a circle of Muslim ambassadors in order to guarantee an internationally consistent halal certification process.
UK: APPG on religious meat slaughter deemed ‘anti-Muslim’
Muslim representatives from the halal meat industry have hit out at today’s All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) debate, calling it ‘anti-Muslim’.
UAE: Say hello to Zilzar.com, the Islamic answer to Amazon
First there was Amazon and its ubiquitous internet retail model. Next came Alibaba, a Chinese behemoth valued at more than $200bn. Now the Islamic world has launched zilzar.com.
UAE: Defining Dubai as the Capital of Islamic Economy
Defining Dubai as the Capital of Islamic Economy, 10th WIEF concludes with a focus on partnerships and cross-border trade.
Starbucks Indonesia finally Halal Certified by MUI
Starbucks Indonesia has become the first major international coffee shop chain to receive halal certification from the Council of Indonesian Clerics (MUI).
UAE: Halal food producers urged to be more transparent
The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which says it aims to safeguard the interests of the Muslim world, is creating global halal standards.
12th Annual Meeting of WHC was held in Cape Town
Various member representatives from different countries have attended. GIMDES President and the patron of WHC Dr. Huseyin Kami Buyukozer gave a speech.
UAE: Dubai in talks with Malaysia on halal food standards
Dubai is in advanced talks with the Malaysian government on a deal to make standards of halal food products mutually acceptable.
Singapore, a leading player in Muslim tourism
The potential of the global Muslim tourism industry has not gone unnoticed in Singapore, where companies can capitalise on Muslim customs to tap these opportunities.
Opinion: What’s the big fuss about Halal certification?
Increased trade with the Middle East and South East Asia means Halal certification is a booming business in Australia.
USA: Midamar responds to federal indictment
While these charges are against the founder of Midamar and not the company, the directors and employees of the company have grave concerns that Mr. Aossey may be unfairly singled out and targeted.
UAE: ESMA launches Halal National Mark
The launch of the national brand for Halal comes within the UAE system requirements for the control of halal products.
Dubai Exports signs series of agreements to enable easier access to halal markets
Agreements have been signed by Dubai Exports , the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development in partnership with HDC and DIEDC.
US halal food supplier indicted over beef exports
The founder of a popular line of food products has been charged with shipping beef to Malaysia and Indonesia that didn’t meet the countries’ import requirements.
Philippines: No unified halal certification, PH to lose ASEAN advantage
The lack of organized halal certification could prevent Phillipines from taking advantage of the integrated Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy in 2015.
Indonesia must be pioneer for Halal Products
Indonesia should not be hesitant to develop a culture of Halalan Thayyiban (halal and good), supported by the passing of the new Law of Halal Product Assurance (JPH Act)
