Category: Shariah Issues
IDB promises to support Kyrgyzstan’s halal industry
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is interested in a project to introduce a new halal certification system in Kyrgyzstan, the Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan said.
Indonesia: Industry Players Demand Transparency in Halal Certification Regulation Drafting
It stipulates that any products brought into Indonesia, distributed and traded in the country must be given Halal certification.
Brunei: Japanese businesses advised to adopt Brunei Halal standards
THE increasing number of Muslim travellers visiting Japan annually and the high standard of Brunei’s Halal certification presents investment opportunities for businessmen from both countries.
UK: HFA to launch new label and logo certifying non-stun meat
The Halal Food Authority (HFA) is set to certify non-stun meat in a move that could cause major ramifications for the halal HFA logofood industry.
Asean must have a standard Halal certification – Matrade
ASEAN must have mutual agreement which will lead to having a standard halal certification in order to facilitate halal trade within the region.
Global Halal food lacks unifying standards: Report
REGULATION of Halal Foods in the global market face significant gaps, including lack of mutual recognition and a lack of unifying standards, according to a report.
Indonesia shows interest to import meat & citrus from Pakistan
On the occasion, ambassador said that currently Indonesia is importing meat mainly from Australia which is non-Muslim country and they wish to import form Halal country like Pakistan.
UK: Halal Food Authority to certify non-stun slaughter
The HFA will continue to certify stunned animals and is expected to offer different labels to help with consumer transparency. The scheme will roll out in 8-10 weeks.
Malaysia invited to become board member of SMIIC
Malaysia, which is recognised for spearheading global halal standards, has scored another first as it has been invited to join the board of directors of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries.
Opinion: A slice of the Halal cake
Halal certification is something that local businesses should strive for because Malaysia’s halal stamp is universally recognised and confers a definite advantage in the export markets.
UK: HFA disappointed and shocked by recent allegations by Britain First
HFA sends out a clear message that such baseless allegations, irresponsible accusations and politically driven agendas shall never be tolerated.
Philippines: Davao’s Halal ordinance approved on 3rd reading
The ordinance requiring supermarkets, grocery stores, and other food establishments in Davao City to establish “halal lanes”.
China: Halal food law dropped from China’s 2016 legislation plan
The legislation was opposed by many scholars who said it “violates the principle of separation of State and religion”.
South Africa: No doubt over Halal certification: MJCHT
This comes after the Department of Islamic affairs in Malaysia (JAKIM) delisted the Halal certifier, after they failed an external audit in November last year.
South Africa: Jakim questions MJC compliance with international Halal standards
The Muslim Judicial Council Halal Trust has been delisted from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) after failing an external audit for the first time in 19 years.
UAE: DIAC discusses effort to make Dubai center of Islamic economy
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), a branch of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently released its important provisions and action plan.
Canada: New rule for halal labelling leaves industry open to deception, critics say
One major point of contention is machine-slaughter, a common method used to kill chickens in poultry plants.
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.
