The campaign to end non-stun slaughter and provide consumers with better information about the welfare of animals at slaughter has received a positive response from Ministers. Responding to the British Veterinary Association (BVA) e-petition, the Department for Environment, Food and ...
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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 »What is halal meat? And why is it so controversial
Halal meat has returned to headlines in the past weeks – but what are the facts? Halal slaughter of animals was conceived on the historical principle that it was one of the more humane methods available. Yet now the RSPCA ...
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 »UK: Subway refutes ‘switch’ to halal meats as misleading
Subway refutes claims that it had ‘switched’ to halal meat alternatives in a number of its stores, claiming these outlets were specifically opened as halal stores, after news headlines such as this one floated in the news “Subway removes ham ...
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