Certification
No cases of fake Halal certificates in Sarawak
There have been no cases in Sarawak of the use of fake Halal certificates that had been bought, instead only four cases of misuse of the word "Halal" in business had been detected in the state in the last three years.
Importance of Halal Certification
The Halal certificate and logo not only guarantees Muslims what they consume or use is according to the Islamic laws but also encourages manufactures to meet the Halal standards.
Hundreds of Eateries Using Fake Halal Certificates
Hundreds of eateries in the country are believed to be using fake Halal certificates purchased at between RM800 and RM1, 000 each from two companies said to be involved in the business.
The past few months with IHI Alliance
From August to November last year, the International Halal Integrity (IHI) Alliance travelled to Europe and Asia in its earnest endeavours in developing the International Halal Standard, among other things. The Halal Journal reports the latest in IHI Alliance’s activities, as well as updates on the development of the International Halal Standard.
Filed Under: Standards >> International Halal Integrity Alliance
Halal Pharmaceuticals: A Complex Alien World
The preservation of human well-being and health has been prescribed by Allah, and with modern advances in pharmaceutical industry, most diseases can be cured. The question is whether Muslims should continue to consume medicines designed to safeguard life without asking questions or should we now be challenging the industry about the origins of many of these ingredients and whether or not they are compliant with an Islamic lifestyle.
Filed Under: Science >> Pharmaceuticals
Intertek and IHIA enter tripartite co-operation and collaboration on Global Halal Management System with two Halal Certification Bodies
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries, has joined the International Halal Integrity Alliance (IHIA) in signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT) and Halal India Pvt Ltd (HI) to implement the Global Halal Management System (GHMS).
Filed Under: Standards
NZ Islamic Fed Questions Indonesian Halal Credentials
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has objected to the Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI)’s move to make mandatory obtaining Halal from the councils own certification before it was sold in its country. The federation’s response came after the MUI, Indonesia's highest authority on Islamic affairs issued a statement last week that many products imported from New Zealand, the US, Australia and some European countries carried Halal labels but did not always trust their certification standards.
Muslim countries urged to export Halal food
Despite huge potential, Muslim countries especially Pakistan continue to overlook the importance of Halal food standardisation and exports, said Masood Khawaja, President of Halal Food Authority (HFA).
Filed Under: Standards
Halal Drug: Is It Feasible?
Pharmaceutical professionals are in a quandary on how Brunei's nascent pharmaceutical sector will soon meet the perceived growing demand for Halal drugs.
Filed Under: Science >> Pharmaceutical
Pakistan Offers To Beef Up Buffalo Research in Malaysia
Pakistan is willing to undertake joint research with Malaysia to beef up the local buffalo industry. This includes the export of live animals and semen for artificial breeding.
Filed Under: Science >> R&D