Category Archives: Shariah Issues

Opinion: Importance 0f being able to trust Halal products and services on a global scale.
15/09/2021

The discussions and decisions made at the HalalControl’s Integrity Workshop held during its Islamic Affairs ...

Singapore: CPIB found no evidence of corruption by Muis officer: Muis
30/06/2021

A probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) into allegations of corruption levelled against ...

Qatar: MoPH issues guide for importing halal food into Qatar
08/06/2021

Also including Islamic bodies authorised to issue halal food, halal slaughtering certificates. ...

Indonesia’s halal industry gains momentum amid pandemic
01/05/2021

Indonesia is the world's biggest market for halal products. ...

Halal Requirements for Saudi Arabia
27/04/2021

Up until now, a total of 69 halal certification bodies have been approved by SFDA ...

UK: New think tank to develop Europe’s halal economy
10/04/2021

Halal Economy Think Tank, launched by the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and ...

USA: American Muslims can depend on halal food
09/04/2021

Certification usually takes 30 days but could take longer for more complex products ...

Indonesia’s LPPOM-MUI readying anti-bribery management system for halal processes
05/04/2021

Halal certificates and recognition of foreign halal certification bodies are handled by BPJPH. ...

Draft Document on the Malaysia Procedure for the Recognition of Foreign Halal Certification Bodies
01/04/2021

The consultation period for the draft MPR-FHCB closed on 15 March 2021, after a 14-day ...

Malaysia: Govt seeks feedback on SOPs for halal certification process abroad
25/01/2021

After several discussions it was decided that the Malaysia Halal Council (MHM) would also reactivated.  ...

Malaysia: Religious affairs minister says SOPs on halal food products to be issued soon
06/01/2021

He said that the SOPs will include amendments to the act related to halal certification. ...

Malaysia: ‘Clear demarcation of powers vital’
03/01/2021

The proposed Halal Act could identify the scope and parameters of Jakim (Islamic Development Department). ...

Malaysia: PPIM wants Halal Act enacted following meat cartel scandal
01/01/2021

"With the Act, we will also be able to promote the halal industry further" ...

Malaysia: Govt to update Halal standards for imported meat, says Zulkifli
26/12/2020

Particularly involving imported meat and meat products, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. ...

Saudi Arabia: SFDA trains dozens of specialists from 25 countries about halal food requirements
18/12/2020

The Halal Center will soon offer specialized training courses on halal food in several languages. ...

Singapore: No abuse of power in how foreign halal certification boards are recognised: Muis
16/12/2020

Findings of Investigation Into Recognition Procedures for Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCBs). ...

Singapore: MUIS Probe into halal certification practices completed
13/11/2020

Findings of independent review panel and its own internal investigation given to MCCY ...

Malaysia: JAKIM successfully accredited with ISO/IEC 17065: 2012 – Conformity Assessment
16/10/2020

Requirements for bodies certifying Products, Process and Services ...

UAE: IHAF leads discussion on ways to resolve global halal trade challenges
07/09/2020

Industry leaders discussed how the traditional business models of on-site assessment had become severely restricted. ...

UK: Does stunning an animal before cutting its neck affect its halal status?
15/07/2020

The United Kingdom may need to adopt the New Zealand model. ...