By Dr Chris Allen, Huffington Post Here’s a controversial statement: the recent anti-halal hysteria has nothing to do with the welfare of animals. It’s just good old-fashioned Islamophobia. This is not to say that some people don’t have sincere concerns ...
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EU Commission to publish report on Halal slaughtering
By Richard Halleron, Agriland A study on information to consumers on the stunning of animals is due for publication in the second semester of 2014, as part of the deliverables of the EU animal welfare strategy 2012-2015, according to a ...
Read More »Opinion: Halal Hysteria and Muslims’ dream of consuming Tayyab
There is an increasingly loud chatter brewing about halal food in non-Muslim countries and amongst a segment of Muslims, and, it seems, it’s not all positive. In one case, it’s a perception of promoting one religion over another by purchasing ...
Read More »UK: David Cameron ‘won’t intervene on labels’ for Halal meat
British Prime Minister David Cameron does not support the compulsory labelling of halal meat products, according to a statement from Downing Street. PM wants food industry to take action but will order review of labelling if shops and restaurants fail ...
Read More »Pizza Express to review halal policy as campaigners say clearer labelling needed
The restaurant has exclusively used halal chicken for a number of years – yet does not say so on its menus The restaurant chain Pizza Express is to review its menu policy for halal meat after campaigners called for greater ...
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