Compulsory labelling of halal meat could be supported by the government if it is enforced by the European Union, a minister has said. MPs have rejected an attempt to force shops, supermarkets and anywhere serving food to clearly label products ...
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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 »UK: Which restaurant chains have gone halal – and why?
By Jon Henley, The Guardian The likes of KFC and Tesco are simply meeting demand. But consumers should be told what they are eating. Despite recent reports to the contrary, many fast-food and restaurant chains in Britain have been using ...
Read More »UK: BVA takes proactive stance on non-stun slaughter
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a government epetition to end the non-stun slaughter of animals, to support animal welfare. Supported by the RSPCA, the petition calls for an end to the slaughter of animals without pre-stunning. EU and ...
Read More »France: French prison ordered to serve up halal meals
Justice ministry suffers blow after its argument was rejected by appeals court on Saint-Quentin-Fallavier prison. Lyon: A French prison has been ordered to provide halal meals for Muslim prisoners pending a definitive ruling on the latest issue to pit the ...
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