Category: EU
UK Government Rejects Call to Ban Religious Slaughter
Amid increasing campaigns against Halal meat in the UK, the British government said it had “no intention” to ban the religious slaughtering of animals for Muslims and Jews.
Malaysian presence in the First Halal Congress in Spain
Malaysia will have a significant presence in the first Halal Congress to be held in Spain with the participation of at least five high-profile speakers.
Spain: First Halal International Congress
The importance of standardization is due to the increasing interest in Halal products and services at worldwide.
Norway warns companies against improper halal labelling and cross contamination
The Norwegian FSA said some companies risked losing their credibility after an annual audit found 12 of 40 businesses had “dishonestly” labelled their products as halal.
Ireland: Bord Bia calls for more Irish halal meat supply
Irish trade mission Bord Bia says more meat processors in Ireland need to look to supplying halal meat to meet growing demand in the Middle East market.
They want to know if I eat Halal food – Should I Be Worried?
Booking a Halal meal on your next flight? The new European commission on counter-terrorism will be taking notice, and keeping records for 5 years.
Opinion: Food profiling at 10,000m
Those ordering halal food while travelling into/out of Europe could be now be “food profiled” for secondary security screening or possible worse not given halal food while in detention.
UK: Vets protest non-stun halal abattoir
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh government to end talks with a halal meat provider over an approved non-stun slaughterhouse.
EU: Muslim-friendly Europe tour packages to lure Asian market
TWO European DMCs are reaching out to the markets of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei to promote their maiden Muslim-friendly tours in Europe.
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.
EU: Tapping into the high purchasing power of European Muslims
The first edition of Halal Expo Europe will be held from 15 until 16 April 2015 in Beursgebouw Eindhoven in The Netherlands.
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.
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.
Malaysia: Marrybrown eyes Europe entry
Home-grown fast food restaurant chain, Marrybrown Sdn Bhd, which has sustained its presence in the international markets, is looking to penetrate into Europe
Spain charms Muslim tourists
Spain is regarded as a must-see destination: a bridge between Europe and Islam, and whose history has left many visible traces of 5 centuries of Arab rule.
France: A Made in France ‘Halal test’ to check for pork
In a similar style to a pregnancy test, the test consists of a strip which the consumer must put into a glass of warm water containing a sample of food.
Belgian far-right party to push for ritual slaughter ban
Weyts’ ban was seen as designed to stop the killing of thousands of sheep in provisionary slaughterhouses operated by Muslims for Eid al Fitr.
France most popular European travel destination for Muslims
Of the 400 Muslim respondents from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, 30 percent cited France as their top European destination.
Third Sarajevo Halal Forum: BOSNET awarded the certificate
In the period between the two Forums, this year’s and last year’s, a number of positive developments have been made which testify to the dynamism of the halal sector.
Spain interested in developing Halal Industry
Spain is interested in engaging more Muslim countries in business and trade especially in the Halal food sector, bolstered by its strong agriculture industry.
