Category: Research
Malaysia to lead the way in unifying halal standards
Keeping up with all these standards from multinational certification bodies might be a major challenge but the emphasis should be put on ways to further develop the industry.
UK: Non-stun halal abattoirs far more likely to break animal welfare rules
Leading vets last night called for an investigation into why non-stun halal abattoirs had a much higher rate of welfare violations.
Cape Town first-ever Halal Conference leads to $6 million worth of business deals
This will assist in the long-term vision of establishing Cape Town as the Halal Hub for Africa that will include opportunities for trade, tourism and investment in the Western Cape.
Opinion: New Indonesian halal law seen disrupting business, hurting SMEs
The changes will affect potentially hundreds of billions of dollars on consumer products. Even the agency’s newly minted director, Dr Sukoso, and his staff of 45, admit they face a steep curve.
UAE to sign halal MOU with Philippines before year-end
ESMA in the UAE and Philippines are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding before year end that will create a government agency back home authorized to certify halal products for the Emirates.
UK: Mandatory CCTV in abattoirs to be introduced in 2018
Legislation is expected to be introduced in the New Year, and come into force in the Spring, with all slaughterhouses required to comply following an adjustment period of up to 6 months.
Opinion: Stunning – Putting Profit Above all Else
Although this reasoning seems intuitive, there is no scientific consensus to suggest that slaughter without stunning is any more painful for animals than slaughter involving stunning.
Indonesia: YPHI Encourages Government to Immediately Issue BPJPH Implementation Rules
The head of the Indonesian Halal Products Foundation (YPHI) Yanis Musdja said the challenge faced by the newly built body is very complex.
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre – 5th Islamic Economy Award in November 2017
DIEDC is gearing up to host the fifth Islamic Economy Award on 27 November, 2017 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
UK: Are Skittles vegan, vegetarian or halal?
So, what about one of our favourite sweets? Skittles has been a delightfully sugary, sweet and tangy snack for years, but can we eat them?
UAE based Halal food company begins manufacturing in Brunei
Saahtain Group officially launched its Bruneian subsidiary Saahtain Asia Sdn Bhd, which manufactures Halal ready-to-eat meals at their newly operational facility at the Salambigar Industrial Park for export.
USA: Halal a growing presence in NY Capital Region food scene
Within the last two years many restaurants and stores in the Capital Region of New York state around the capital city Albany have changed hands into halal-certified eateries and purveyors.
UK: Canadian entrepreneurs exhibit at Muslim Lifestyle Expo 2017
One from Toronto was selling ‘Halal Socks’, and the other from Montreal was selling Hajj rucksacks with a difference.
UAE: New factory to deliver boost to UAE’s halal food production
Al Islami Foods has announced the opening of its largest factory in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah which it expected to deliver a major boost to the production of halal food in the region.
Opinion: It isn’t just halal slaughter that Britain needs to make more humane
As a Muslim I support Lancashire’s ban on non-stunned halal meat in schools. But how we treat the animals we eat is the issue here – not religious compliance.
UK: 5 Amazing Halal Restaurants In London
There are many choices available from fine-dining restaurants serving Halal food, to informal cafes and diners serving varied international and local Halal cuisines.
UK: The Halal Council opposes religious discrimination in the name of animal welfare
Of particular interest for non-stun Food Business Operators is the importance being set on applying EU standards to imports and in promoting animal welfare in exports and the markets of non-EU countries.
Report: Tapping into the Muslim Consumer Potential
Many marketers are still in the dark about the potential of the Muslim market. This is a new Report to help people understand this fast growing consumer sector that spreads across five major Halal industries.
GCC: GCC food industry experts to discuss VAT effects
With the official implementation of Valued Added Tax (VAT) across the Gulf region in January, the ripple effect of the region’s first applied taxation on all goods and services is a pressing concern.
UAE: Global Halal food market poised for solid growth
When taking into account the contributing factors, consumption of halal food is set to grow at an annual rate of approximately 16 per cent, stated the report, ‘The Global Halal Industry Overview’.
