Category: Halal Integrity
UK: Increase in Halal slaughter a ‘major welfare issue’ say vets
In 2013, just 15% of sheep and goats slaughtered were not stunned first, But this rose to 24.4% of slaughterings between April and June this year, according to the latest figures from the Food Standards Agency.
No, Switzerland isn’t voting on whether to ban imports of Halal meat
The politician who penned a bill which would ban imports of inhumanely slaughtered animals to Switzerland has denied media reports that this will apply to kosher and halal meat.
Malaysia: Deputy finance minister urges expedited halal certification process
Othman said the nation’s exports of halal products totalling RM42 billion last year was too low compared with the US$680 billion market potential.
Japanese soy sauce manufacturer “Kikkoman” launches “HALAL Soy Sauce”
After trial and error of over 4 years, Kikkoman Halal Soy Sauce finally launched on August 21, 2017. it is also completely gluten-free soy sauce.
Malaysia: A crying need for global Halal standard
At present, each country has its own halal standard and it may or may not accept the halal accreditation of another nation.
Nigeria out of $2.3tr market for lack of Halal certification agency
Halal Research Council are partnering with Jaiz Foundation on Halal Certification to establish the first Halal certification agency in Nigeria.
UK: Lubricating the Halal food market
A look at the role of food-safe lubricants in halal food production and ensuring machinery is contaminant-free and fully-functional.
Brazil: BRF continues to shrug off carne fraca scandal in second quarter
FoodBev Media BRF has continued to shrug off the effects of the so-called carne fraca scandal, reporting revenue higher than the first quarter and a 13.7% increase in pre-tax earnings. The meat processor’s second-quarter revenue was BRL 8 billion ($2.52 billion), with global volumes increasing slightly to 1.1 million tonnes. The revenue figure represents an […]
Pakistan poised to capture the growing global Halal market
With centralised accreditation recently established, and a robust market potential waiting to be maximised, Pakistan’s halal industry is poised for a brilliant future.
UK: Slaughterhouses in England to be forced to install CCTV
All slaughterhouses in England will be forced to install CCTV under Government plans to crackdown on cruelty amid concerns about the mistreatment of animals at some halal abattoirs.
UK: A Court of Appeal Judge says Halal Meat is Controversial
The High Court has given judgment in a case concerning the regulatory regime applying to Halal slaughter, and the use of mechanical restrainers to restrain non-stunned sheep prior to slaughter under that regime.
UAE bans Japanese Kikkoman soy sauce due to alcohol content
The decision came based on the results of tests conducted by specialised accredited laboratories, which confirmed that several samples of the product with different production dates violated the rules.
Philippines: Mindanao to lead Halal product development
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said the region will lead the push for developing the halal agenda in the country.
Malaysia: Fast approval not a reason to compromise halal certification
Jakim to introduce faster approval process for the Malaysia Halal Certificate from one month to only three working days.
UAE-based halal forum ‘ready to support India’
UAE-headquartered International Halal Accreditation Forum is ready to support India in its halal industry and in bridging consumer awareness gaps, said a top official.
Philippines enter $3-trillion global Halal market
DTI adopted on July 26 the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10817, or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016.
Australia: Government flags changes to halal certification
This will include an option for the government to be the sole signatory on halal certificates for export.
Sime Darby’s subsidiary inks MoU to develop Halal compliant infrastructure in China
Sime Darby said HDC will be working with both WSD in China and Sime Darby in Malaysia to further strengthen Malaysia’s leadership in the Halal industry.
Amanah Halal Research Centre Launches Certified Halal Auditor Online Study Program
Amanah Halal Research Centre has launched Certified Halal Auditor, an online 3 months study program.
“Taiwan Halal Center” Vanguard of the New Muslim Expansion Plan
Taiwan External Trade Development Council has commissioned the Bureau of Foreign Trade to establish the “Taiwan Halal Center” (THC).
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