Category: Shariah Issues
Qatar Chamber to issue global certification for Halal food
Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) is finalising the standards and certification procedures for Halal products, which would be applicable all across the world.
Malaysia: Jakim praises McDonald’s halal-certified cake policy
Religious authority says nothing unusual about McDonald’s policy as other fast food restaurant franchises also have a ‘No Outside Food Allowed’ policy.
Malaysia: Jakim’s role is to certify Halal food, not Halal premises
It was recently reported that McDonald’s would only allow certified Halal cakes inside its chain of restaurants to comply with guidelines issued by Jakim for Halal certification.
Turkey: Prominents of global Halal industry convene in Istanbul
The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) aims to develop trade between its member countries through its work in the field of halal documentation.
Jurisprudence of Halal and Haraam
A paper from Syed Fazal ur Raheem, shariah advisor to IFANCA Pakistan on the legal parameters of Halal and Haraam with regard to food and beverages.
Opinion: “Bone Gelatine” In Light of The Shari’ah
A research paper on the Shari’ah ruling on gelatine by Mufti Yousuf ‘Abdur-Razzaaq – SANHA Halal Associates Pakistan.
Jakarta: Gov’t sets up Halal certification body but MUI gets to keep final say
The Religious Ministry in 2014 set up their own halal certification body, the Halal Products Guarantee Body (BPJPH).
Indonesia: The Halal-Haram Labelling Debate
The enactment of the Halal Product Guarantee law and the ensuing government regulations are bound to create myriad problems.
UAE: Muslims’ spending on F&B ranks first worldwide
The Halal industry is set to reap the benefits given the right drivers are in place as the IHAF pushes the Halal standardisation agenda forward.
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur to have one Halal certification
Indonesia and Malaysia are going to review their halal certifications that are currently different from each other and lead to inefficient export and import processes.
Brazil Challenges Indonesia’s Halal Certification Policy
Brazil has filed a complaint against Indonesia to the World Trade Organization, challenging Indonesia’s halal certification requirements for imported meat.
Non-Muslims in Halal Certification and Accreditation
New accreditation schemes have opened the door for non-Muslims to certify and accredit Halal products and processes. What is the Shariah position on this ?
Indonesia: Halal Certification: A Blessing or a Curse for Industries?
Key players in the food and beverages, cosmetics and pharmacy industries are questioning the efficacy of the government’s Halal Product Certification law.
GIES: IHAF to address unification of Halal industry
“Various countries have different sets of acceptable criteria in certifying Halal products, thus inadvertently forming trade barriers among them.”
Opinion: Can a Halal certification body be owned by a non-Muslim?
A paper on the concept of ownership, relating ownership with the Halaal certification bodies, and finishing with a conclusion.
Pakistan: PHDA holds seminar
The Punjab Halal Development Agency arranged a seminar on “Halal Business Projection” on Friday 7th October 2016 to increase the Halal trade of Pakistan.
UK: The perception and acceptability of pre-slaughter and post-slaughter stunning for Halal production
This Report is based on the views of Islamic scholars and Halal consumers.
UAE: ‘Too many authorities, and not enough Sharia scholars’
Some economists have forecast that the slowdown in economic activity will lead to a new round of debt-inspired refinancings at big Dubai corporates.
South Africa: SANHA confirms non-halal status of US poultry
Given the geographical location of the source of the chicken, it remains difficult to investigate and to ultimately determine the halal status of slaughtering processors.
UK: Traditional Halal – National Launch of labelled Stun Free certification
This certification scheme is categorically developed to label meat and poultry that is produced without the use of stunning of any kind with animal welfare and quality at the forefront.
