By Carmen Paun, in Brussels for Global Meat News Waterbath remains the most economically viable option for poultry stunning in the European Union (EU), the European Commission said in a report, published just before the festive break. The method sees ...
Read More »Regulations
Dubai set to launch International accreditation hub for Halal food standards
Dubai will soon launch an international accreditation centre for Halal food as part of the emirate’s drive to become the world’s capital for the Islamic economy. Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality has announced that the civic ...
Read More »UK: Food crime unit to be set up in wake of horse meat debacle
By Khalid Ahmed London: A dedicated food crime unit is to be set up in the wake of the horse meat debacle. Last December the interim report of the independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horse meat ...
Read More »Malaysia: JAIS comes down hard on breakers of halal conditions
KUCHING: Halal-certified eateries must strictly comply with provisions of the Shariah law to give Muslim customers peace of mind. Explaining that the halal certification is an assurance to all Muslims that the food are prepared in accordance with Islamic principles, ...
Read More »Indonesia: Jakarta’s Governor drafts decree to tap into halal tourism
Sita W. Dewi, The Jakarta Post In a bid to tap into sharia or Halal tourism, Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is preparing a gubernatorial decree (Pergub) on halal certification. The certification will not be compulsory but hotels, restaurants and catering ...
Read More »