Category: Halal Integrity
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.
Thailand: Think tank urges beefed-up halal push
Thailand’s economic think tank wants the government to put greater focus on upgrading halal food standards to win acceptance from Muslim countries.
Malaysia: Jakim – Implicated US beef exporter not on our list
Jakim Halal Hub Division director said the Midamar Corporation processing plant is not on the list approved by the Malaysian Veterinary Services Dept.
Spain: Muslims Can Savor A Halal Spin On Spain’s Famous Jamon
In Cumbres Mayores, a town in the heart of Spain’s most traditional ham-producing region, a Tunisian émigré has created the country’s first halal jamón.
France: Eat pork or take your children home: French mayor to Muslim parents
The decision has upset Muslim parents in the town, who expect alternate meals for their children in school.
USA: Midamar Statement on Indictment
Midamar will continue to work in good faith with the government and make every attempt towards a quick resolution.
UAE: 3rd Annual OIC conference wraps up in Sharjah
Recently, the ICCI announced during it’s annual meeting, that it will work to create a commercial arbitration center for the Halal industry.
First Thailand Halal Assembly to boost travel, trade with Islamic World
The event is designed to help upgrade the standards of halal products and services being made in Thailand to cater to the rapidly growing Islamic market.
Korea: Talent Cosmetics attains Halal certification
Talent Cosmetics became the first Korean cosmetics brand to receive the Malaysian government’s halal certification.
Australia: Business on the Halal battleground
One of a number of anti-halal lobbyists urges its followers to bombard specific businesses with complaints in the hope they will cancel their halal registration.
EU: Polish court overturns ban on ritual slaughter
The court argued that the constitution guarantees the freedom of religious practice. It is a victory for Poland’s small Jewish and Muslim and agriculture communities.
US Halal Food Companies, Execs Charged With Fraud
Two Iowa-based companies that supply and certify food products for observant Muslims and two executives have been indicted on fraud charges.
Might Malaysia one day have ‘halal’ and ‘haram’ TV shows?
A broadcast network executive has floated the idea of “halal” certification for films and TV shows as a way to allay concerns among a segment of Muslims.
USA: Trial of Halal Businessman in Iowa Postponed to March
The October indictment of the founder of a Halal business based in Iowa will not be followed by a December trial.
LSG Sky Chefs Expands Business in the Middle East
LSG Sky Chefs announces that it has further expanded its business with long-time customers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways at several of its worldwide locations.
New Zealand: Time to think more about Halal
For more than 30 years, this country’s meat industry has operated with Halal-certified plants to support our export trade with predominantly-Muslim countries in the Middle East and Asia.
UAE: BRF opens Abu Dhabi plant
The unit inaugurated this Wednesday (26th) in the United Arab Emirates capital will process poultry-based products for distribution to Middle East countries.
Kazakhstan Strengthening Control over ‘Halal’ Products
The Spiritual Administration of Kazakhstan’s Muslims will work on standardization and control of products labeled ‘halal’
