Category: Shariah Issues
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.
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.
UK: Muslim Arbitration Tribunal on Machine Slaughter
Due to the ongoing concern in the UK Muslim community regarding machine slaughter being accepted as Halal an arbitration on machine slaughter is taking place.
IFANCA Pakistan is organizing a series of conferences
‘Development of the Halal Industry and Government Regulations in Pakistan – The Way Forward’. Venues are in Karachi, Lahore and Faisalabad during February 2016.
Pakistan: 4 accreditation certificates awarded to promote Halal food
Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) has so far awarded accreditation certificate to four (04) Halal Certification bodies in the country.
EU: Introducing the ‘European Halal Initiative’
The European Halal Initiative is open for representatives of muslim organisations and prominent muslim individuals from Europe.
Philippines: Congress eyes measures to boost halal trade
Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Jose C. Reaño said the new policies will define the Halal process and activity in the Philippines.
Senate body passes Pakistan Halal Authority Bill
The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Monday unanimously passed The Pakistan Halal Authority Bill, 2015.
UAE International Forum for Halal Certification Bodies
Hosting the International Forum for Halal Certification Bodies in Dubai reflects the government’s efforts to be a global reference point in Halal certification.
Pakistan: PHDA to play vital role in Halal Industry growth
PHDA Chairman Justice Khalil-ur-Rehman Khan said the Agency was striving to regulate Halal sector of Pakistan and its accreditation was a step towards achieving the objectives.
Dubai: E-cig or cig, smoking is haraam: Scholars
Muslim scholars here have said that vaping and e-cigarettes are stringently prohibited in Islam due to its health implications and ‘they are a waste of money.’
Pakistan: PHDA accredited as first Halal certification body
After the Halal certification, Pakistani export will also get boost as worldwide people like to consume products certified by a government owned HCB.
Saudi Arabia: OIC Forum on Global Unified Halal Food Standards
A SESRIC presentation provided a general overview of the recent trends in global Halal food industry, with particular emphasis on OIC countries.
Report of the OIC Stakeholders Forum on Unified Halal Food Standards and Procedures
78 participants from 23 countries and OIC institutions attended the Forum inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary General, OIC.
USM, IIUM To Spearhead Malaysia’s Push Towards Becoming Halal Powerhouse
The signing ceremony was a milestone for the varsities to take charge and ensure Malaysia remains the leading global halal hub.
Forum on unifying halal standards and procedures kicks off at OIC General Secretariat
The final day of the forum will result in a series of recommendations that will be submitted to the Council of Foreign Ministers next year.
Malaysia: SMIIC Halal Conference in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, other Muslim nations should be in forefront of global halal industry, says Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Malaysia unveils tourism guidelines to be more Muslim-friendly
MS2610:2015 Muslim-Friendly Hospitality Services Requirements – are to set up a system to “preserve and protect the integrity of our Islamic tourism products and services”.
UAE: Shariah standard for Gold can fit well in global Islamic economy
“The development of a Shariah Standard on Gold is part of a broader process of harmonisation within the industry,” Dr. Mohammad Daud Bakar.
New publication raises bar for Halal slaughter experiments
A new scientific paper has been published using modern digital technology to increase engagement and transparency in the field of Halal slaughter.
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