Category: Halal Integrity
Indonesia tries to snare share of $3trln Sharia market with mandatory Halal certification
By Stella-maris Ewudolu – aecnewstoday.com With almost 269 million people, Indonesia is the world’s most Muslim populated country. However, when it comes to cashing in on the global halal industry it ranks 10th, alongside Brunei, for its ability to seize opportunities in the Islamic economy. All that could soon change. Both President Joko Widodo and […]
Malaysia: World Halal Conference 2019 – Fostering a Robust Halal Economy
The 11th Edition of the World Halal Conference aims to foster a robust Halal Economy through global integration and ethical practice.
Halal, health and healing: Will halalopathy bring hope to patients?
“Halalopathy is not a new thing. It is really returning back to an ancient mindset of healing found not only in the Islamic tradition but also Chinese, African, Greek, and aboriginal traditions.”
How do you know where your olive oil really comes from?
Food suppliers are making efforts to guarantee the provenance of their food themselves, using new tools such as blockchain technology and tracking supply chains to approach food fraud.
France: Paris Grand Mosque wants Jakim Halal accreditation
“The mosque has its own certificate but they want recognition from Jakim as they believe the credibility of Jakim which is very assuring,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Opinion: How can we restore trust in the food industry?
According to surveys, 66% of consumers don’t believe the information which is displayed on the food labels. This has put a growing pressure on food companies and authorities globally.
Opinion: A Double Halal Helix: Halal Supply Chain for Halal Branding
The Halal logo is not enough. Products could quickly lose their Halal status when cross-contamination occurs anywhere in the supply chain.
UK: AzkaHalal Brings Ethical Standards To Halal Certification
AzkaHalal is set to take Halal Certification to the next level with introduction of ethical standards to certify any product or service as AzkaHalal.
UAE: IHAF Celebrates 1,000 Days With 32 Member-countries Representing Over $700 Billion Halal Economy
The 32 member-countries represent a halal economy that is more than $700 billion and accounts for approximately 34 percent of the $2.1 trillion global halal economy.
Turkish halal agency receives demand for accreditation, training from abroad
Institutions from a number of countries from Spain to Kosovo and from Russia to Croatia have applied to Turkey’s Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) for accreditation.
Opinion: Meeting demands of the Halal Industry
The global halal market is set to grow at an exponential rate driven by increasing demand from the Muslim as well as non-Muslim population.
Opinion: Muslims, the world’s last great untapped market
From halal mozzarella to smart hijabs, faith-driven consumers are demanding products that dovetail with their modern lifestyles. A look at where the market is headed – and when
Australia: Woolworths becomes first supermarket to make own-brand halal food
The Director of Buying said that because halal food is religiously sensitive, the company wanted their own in-house brand to make sure they get it right.
EU: European Court of Justice says Halal meat not allowed to carry the EU-organic seal
Meat from animals slaughtered without prior stunning, is not eligible for the EU-Bio-label for organic products.
UAE launches integrated ‘Arab system’ for mutual recognition of halal certificates
“The first Arab halal system will include mutual recognition of halal certificates and easing the trade movement between our Arab countries and the world.”
Interview: Most Ferrero chocolates Halal-certified, all factories to be Halal
“We, as a company, anticipated Halal. We knew that we needed to do this now or later. We started the process and did it globally,” added General Legal Counsel, Moutaz Abdullat.
UK: Brexit ’should not affect’ halal standards, certification or accreditation
Brexit is also not expected to impact the exception for halal and kosher slaughter that is permitted in the EU because UK has its own laws to deal with this.
Malaysia: Global Halal Summit: Kuala Lumpur 1 – 6 April 2019
Introduced this year, the Global Halal Summit (GHaS) is a rebrand of the World Halal Week. 6 Programmes catering to different target audiences.
Making Indonesia a hub of global Halal economy
Indonesian Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Sandiaga Uno, have pledged to make Indonesia the fifth biggest halal economy in the world.
UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system
Halal food and beverages market is set to reach a value of USD 2.5 trillion this year, according to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
