Category: Halal Integrity
Russia: The International forum ‘Halal and eco-food market’ takes place in Moscow on April 25-26
The agenda includes certification issues, export to Emirates and Gulf countries, sales in retail and HoReCa. It also involves Islamic finance and investments issues.
Brazil is working hard to keep access to meat products on Saudi Arabia’s market
One of the issues addressed at the meeting was the Halal slaughter in Brazil.
Philippines: New Halal standard to be launched in May
NEW halal standard drafted by the Department of Trade and Industry is set to be launched in Davao City this coming May 1 to 6 in time for the Philippine Halal Trade Week.
Philippines: DTI identifies 3 trending global consumer products for 2018
Organic, halal and kosher products are the trio of consumer goods opening up new opportunities for exporters whose goods have been certified by recognized certifying bodies.
Malaysia: Zahid backs HDC slaughterhouse plan in Bagan Datuk
Bagan Datuk area has the potential for a slaughterhouse and feedlot site because it is easily accessible, as well as near Port Klang allowing for the import of cows from Darwin, Australia.
Japan signs deal with MWL to supply Halal Meals for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
It will also certify the products and services in accordance with the halal and hygienic standards before they reach the consumers.
UAE: Five key factors driving Islamic finance growth
Regulating the Islamic finance sector and defining its frameworks and references will not only expand the market further, but also enhance its social and economic impact on many countries.
Malaysia: Halal Connecting the World Through MyHA 2018
Malaysia International Halal Assembly (MyHA) is a combination of four programmes starts from 26th March to 3rd April 2018 that will be held at Le Meridien Hotel Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Malaysia: World Halal Week 2018 to reinforce Halal Industry into an Islamic Economic Pillar
Globally, there is a rapidly growing interest in Halal products and the Halal industry in general as countries begin to realize the potential of the industry.
UK: Halal Lamb/sheep Slaughtered in the UK
Key Facts on non stun and stun slaughter by the Veterinary Policy Research Foundation.
Cambodia: Halal food regulations unveiled
“Halal is important for us to reach the halal markets in Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, or other countries who require us to be halal certified.”
Malaysia: MIHAS 2018 offers largest halal segments and participation
The 15th edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), to be held here this April 4 to 7, is expected to draw global attention.
Turkey: 1st SMIIC Accreditation Council Meeting
The First Meeting of the Management of SMIIC Accreditation Council (AC) was held in ?stanbul, Republic of Turkey on 26-27 February 2018 and hosted by SMIIC General Secretariat.
UAE: Halal Business Awards 2018
Halal Business Awards aims, among others, are to promote Halal to the whole world and to motivate stakeholders with best practices.
UK: Discriminatory labelling proposed for Method of Slaughter aimed at Halal and Kosher.
A proposal for comprehensive method of slaughter labelling was discussed by the All Party Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) in the House of Lords on Tuesday 27th February 2018.
UK: Government meeting to consider labeling of meat to include slaughter method
Recently the Government have indicated that they are willing to consider labeling of meat to include slaughter method and, as this is likely to cover religious methods.
Opinion: Predicting the year ahead for the Halal Food industry
Halal has been recognized widely as a “hot” trend in the food industry – one that companies across the global food value chain are increasingly addressing, and not surprising given the industry’s scale .
UAE-based halal certifying body receives accreditation for Asia Pacific office
Prime Group has recently brought its expertise to Asia Pacific, making it the first and only halal certification body in the Philippines accredited by the Emirates International Accreditation Center (EIAC).
Opinion: Is Your Poultry Meat Really Halal?
The article highlights the shortfalls of the two main methods of slaughtering Halal poultry, that is, slaughter with and without stunning.
UAE: New federal food registration portal launched in the UAE
The online system will also list the Halal certification and accreditation bodies approved by the Emirates Authority for Standarization and Metrology (ESMA).
