By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn The sensationalist media coverage around so called ‘stealth halal’ is only fuelled by the lack of certification harmonisation, Food Navigator’s Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn argues. The British press has been a-buzz this past week as it was ‘revealed’ that ...
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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 »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 ...
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 ...
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