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Malaysia recorded over fifty Halal standards violations in 2010 →  March 18, 2011 1

The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) suspended a total of 51 Halal certifications awarded to companies last year because of various violations to the Malaysian Halal standards.

Swedish Fatwa Council to tackle Halal-Haram issues →  March 14, 2011 3

A newly formed group in Malmö, the Swedish Fatwa Council, sets out to provide answers for the questions of the faithful Muslim who want to live in accordance with Islam in Sweden, beginning with the basic issues of Halal and haram.

UK Halal Controversy: Church of England intervenes →  February 15, 2011 3

The Church of England has told its schools to ensure they are serving non-halal food after concerns that the use of halal meat was effectively ‘spreading sharia law’ across Britain.

In France, Muslim consumers are dictating the Halal game →  February 14, 2011 7

The last brouhaha involving Nestle's Halal sausages had prompted Time to admit that the French Muslim consumer is rising as an economic force, one that marketers and officials must reckon with.

Controversy over Nestle halal sausages in France →  February 2, 2011 2

The Knacki Herta brand by Nestle is stamped as halal, which is to say that it is fit for consumption according to the principles of Islam. Are they really?

Kuwait Amir keen to safeguard Muslim’s safety →  January 31, 2011 1

Kuwait's top official said the Halal industry is unique and most compliant with the Islamic sharia law, and that its Amir is keen to safeguard the moral and physical safety of all Muslims.

American Grocers, owners to pay $13.2M for scamming US Govt →  November 24, 2010 2

American Grocers Inc. and its owner Samir Itani, have agreed to pay US$ 13.2 million for fraudulently shipping foods past or near expiration dates to US troops stationed in Middle East.

Brunei stresses importance on producing own Halal food →  November 20, 2010 2

Muslims in Brunei are urged to develop local agricultural, fisheries and livestock sectors as these are virtuous deeds, profitable and guarantees food security for the nation.

British MPs rally for tougher laws on Halal labeling →  November 18, 2010 0

Angry British Members of Parliament last night urged tougher laws on food labelling after discovering that Muslim halal meat has been secretly served in House of Commons restaurants.

UK Halal controversy reaches American shores →  October 17, 2010 1

In what can only be described as a cheap anti-Islam stunt, an American online media has accused Muslims the forced consumption of unlabelled Halal meat to the general American public.

Bangladesh to establish Halal certification board →  October 14, 2010 2

The government of Bangladesh is forming a high-profile committee to recommend ways to establish a halal food certification board after repeated appeals from local processed food exporters.

UK Halal Controversy: McDonald’s and ASDA admits to serving Halal without telling →  October 10, 2010 0

Fast-food giant McDonald's has admitted selling halal Chicken McNuggets and the McChicken Sandwich in its 1,200 British outlets without telling its customers.

India moves to regulate local meat and livestock industry →  October 8, 2010 1

Good news for fans of buffalo meat from India. The Indian government yesterday approved the drafting of a new law on the Animal Slaughter (Restriction) and Meat (Control) Act-2010.

Halal Audit Body Can Complement Halal Certifiers – Tan Sri Ali →  October 7, 2010 2

A professional, business-led Halal auditing body can complement the efforts of local Halal certifiers by instituting business-driven mechanisms for enforcement to safeguard the consumers, says Tan Sri Dato’ Muhammad Ali Hashim.