Category: G-20 News
Opening China’s Halal markets to Malaysian SMEs
A new collaboration is set to double Malaysia’s halal exports to China in four years, further expanding China’s status as Malaysia’s largest export destination since 2009.
UK: New owner for scandal-hit abattoir
An abattoir whose former owner collapsed into administration following allegations of animal cruelty has been acquired by a family-owned former rival.
China: Group seeks to broaden ties with Muslim world
The Islamic Association of China wants to serve as a think tank for Chinese businesses looking to expand into Muslim countries as part of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Indonesia: MUI urged to provide financial reports to public
Although it is not a government body, the MUI receives funds from the state budget and from several ministries for programs.
Indonesia: Govt targets 5 millions Muslim travelers in 2019
The government will introduce halal certification for foods and hotels in major tourist destinations for Muslim tourists traveling in the country.
South Africa: Jakim questions MJC compliance with international Halal standards
The Muslim Judicial Council Halal Trust has been delisted from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) after failing an external audit for the first time in 19 years.
Swiss firms look to profit from halal market
A number of big Swiss and European firms are already active in this market, such as Merck, Nespresso, Givaudan, Emmi, Firmenich, Stella, DSM and Lindt.
Canada: CFIA Introduces new halal labelling and advertising requirements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will take compliance and enforcement actions if the requirements are not met.
Makkah leads hotel construction in Saudi Arabia
The Holy City of Makkah is leading hotel development in Saudi Arabia with 24,133 rooms currently in the construction pipeline, according to a new report.
UK: New body-covering swimsuits for Muslim women
Marks and Spencer has launched a new full-length Islamic range of swimwear, designed to protect the modesty of Muslim woman.
UK: Over 3,000 Halal butcher shops ignored during National Butchers’ Week 2016
Over 3,000 independent Halal butchers’ shops have been ignored due to their religious’ beliefs. National Butchers’ Week 2016 – 14th to 20th March.
Canada: New rule for halal labelling leaves industry open to deception, critics say
One major point of contention is machine-slaughter, a common method used to kill chickens in poultry plants.
Japan was Malaysia’s fourth largest trading partner in 2015
Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, said the bilateral trade accounted for 8.72 per cent of Malaysia’s total global trade.
UK: Muslim Arbitration Tribunal on Machine Slaughter
At the proposed arbitration hearing, the Tribunal will enable both parties to make representations in support of their case for or against machine slaughter.
South Korea’s Cosmax beauty products granted Halal certification
PT Cosmax Indonesia received the halal certification from Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) to sell its cosmetics.
Officials in China Call for National Standards on Halal Food
Some of China’s more than 23 million Muslims worry that businesses routinely flout Halal guidelines, selling sweets laced with lard, for instance, or pork disguised as beef.
France: Mosques can ‘fund themselves’ through halal meat tax
A 1% tax on halal meat would amount to €60 million in funding to build mosques in France, according to The Local.
USA: Midamar Halal food execs sentenced following export fraud
A judge in Iowa has sentenced two brothers who own companies that distribute and certify halal food products after they pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Halal Pharmaceuticals Market to Witness Strong Growth in the Next Decade
Pharmaceuticals account for the second-largest revenue share in the global Halal market, next only to Halal food.
UK: Debate between certification boards over halal machine slaughter
An upcoming tribunal to determine the validity of machine slaughter in halal has received mixed support from certification boards.
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