Category: Shariah Issues
Indonesia: International Training on MUI Halal Assurance System 2015
In order to get or renew a halal certificate from MUI, their halal registered companies must fulfill the minimum score of implementation of HAS.
UK: War of petitions over Halal meat in the UK
The Muslim community in the UK has launched a campaign against active attempts to halt halal animal slaughter in the country.
UAE: More transparency urged for Halal imports
Despite industry efforts, food industry experts warn that not all products labelled and sold as halal in some Arab countries are, actually, halal.
GCC food exporters marked out as next for new halal certification
Halal food exporters from the GCC will be the next to fall in line with the UAE’s new global standard, a GCC official said yesterday.
USA: Former Midamar manager pleads guilty
A former Midamar operations manager pleaded guilty to making and delivering false USDA marks of inspection of shipments of Halal beef in federal court Monday.
USA: Midamar Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Halal Case
Midamar does not accept these allegations and is now seeking to understand what the government is basing these allegations on.
Kazakhstan Strengthening Control over ‘Halal’ Products
The Spiritual Administration of Kazakhstan’s Muslims will work on standardization and control of products labeled ‘halal’
Opinion: Christians and Muslims have co-existed peacefully before and must do so again
“Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms and prayers? Making peace between one another: enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.”
Malaysia Develops World’s First Halal CSI Unit
Malaysian Technological Park has developed the world’s first Halal CSI (Contamination Scene Investigation) unit to solve cases where halal certified products are found contaminated with porcine DNA.
UK: APPG on religious meat slaughter deemed ‘anti-Muslim’
Muslim representatives from the halal meat industry have hit out at today’s All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) debate, calling it ‘anti-Muslim’.
UAE: Defining Dubai as the Capital of Islamic Economy
Defining Dubai as the Capital of Islamic Economy, 10th WIEF concludes with a focus on partnerships and cross-border trade.
UAE: Halal food producers urged to be more transparent
The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which says it aims to safeguard the interests of the Muslim world, is creating global halal standards.
Opinion: Moving from halal to tayyib
The focus of some non-Muslims, individuals and organisations is the cruelty invoked on the animal for both stunned and non-stunned halal slaughter.
Turkey: Experts from 15 Countries Discuss Halal issues in Istanbul
GIMDES meets experts from 15 different countries at the 7th Conference on Halal and Tayyib Products and present final Statement.
Brunei Halal Certification System can be marketed abroad
“I think that Brunei’s halal certification is the best in the region…so we should be able to use it as a brand for our halal systems,” said BCFA Vice President.
UAE: Training on OIC Guidelines for Halal Certification Bodies
Awareness training for OIC/SMIIC ‘Guidelines for Bodies Providing Halal Certification’ was held by the Dubai Accreditation Department (DAC) and the Dubai Municipality (DM).
UK: Qurbani sacrifice for Eid al Adha
It is a principle of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), that sheep for Qurbani should be healthy and have the build and maturity of the minimum of a 1 year old animal.
Malaysia: HDC To Penetrate GCC Market Through Saudi Arabia
HDC has signed a collaboration with a Saudi Arabian company, Samyco Holdings Bhd, to allow over 100 local halal companies to bring their products to the country.
Global Halal Certification: Current Status, Operational Challenges and Future Trends
Webinar (45-minute presentation/15-minute Q&A) to provide an overview of the Halal market, its current status and forecast growth, standards & certification…
UK: Parliamentary group publishes report on stun/non-stun slaughter
An All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for beef and lamb has published a Report which calls for more research into the religious slaughter of animals.
