By Line Elise Svanevik Eight MEPs have tabled a Written Declaration to the European Parliament, calling for compulsory method of slaughter labelling on animals that have not been pre-stunned. The proposal has been backed by the UK welfare charity the ...
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Indonesia: Pharmaceutical products must have halal certification: MUI
Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has stated that pharmaceutical products such as medicines and vaccines, must obtain halal (allowed by Islamic law) certification and labels. “Pharmaceutical products are the same as food products and therefore, must be halal before ...
Read More »Malaysia: Halal Verified Engine By JAKIM and DagangHalal Launched
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (“JAKIM”) and DagangHalal Berhad (“DHB”) recently launched (on 11 December 2013) the Halal Verified Engine (“HVE”)— the world’s first online system designed to help expedite Halal-certification process for applicants. Built entirely on Microsoft’s cloud ...
Read More »Indonesia: MUI and Jakarta City Issue Halal Certificate for Hotels, Restaurants & Catering
BERITAJAKARTA.COM Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department and Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) have issued a halal certificate for hotels, restaurants, and caterings in the capital city. The certificate will be strengthened with protection from form government regulation. According to Arie Budhiman, ...
Read More »UAE: Law issued establishing ‘Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre’
By Wam His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No 13 of 2013 on the establishment of the “Dubai Islamic Economy ...
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