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Bangladesh Agri-Goods

The Singapore Court Advocates Halal Certification for Bangladesh Agri-Goods

2025-04-11 by Aamer Yaqub
Ever wondered what happens when global financial powerhouses eye emerging markets like Bangladesh? Singaporean investors recently convened in Dhaka on …
Saudi Laws

How Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Legal Reforms are Transforming Tourism

2024-07-12 by Aamer Yaqub
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan, initiated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, aims to revolutionize the Kingdom’s …
Headscarf Ban

France’s 2024 Olympics Headscarf Ban Sparks Debate on Religious Freedom

2024-06-03 by Aamer Yaqub
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have ignited a heated debate over whether female Muslim athletes should be allowed to wear headscarves while …
How To Combat Halal Food Fraud In Canada?

How To Combat Halal Food Fraud In Canada?

2024-02-24 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
As Canada’s Halal food industry flourishes, counterfeit Halal products emerge as a significant challenge. The Muslim community and authorities join …
Guidelines For Global Halal Industry

Guidelines For Global Halal Industry

2024-02-18 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
In a significant development at the Global Halal and Islamic Business Forum, held in conjunction with the Halal World Expo in Abu Dhabi, international …

Halal Labeling Requirements Are Coming To Canada

2023-04-13 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
Canada, a country known for its cultural and religious diversity, has witnessed significant growth in demand for halal food in recent years. As a …
jakim-halal-guidelines

JAKIM Issues Guidelines For Foreign Halal Certification Bodies

2021-04-01 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (“JAKIM”) released a draft of the Malaysia Procedure for the Recognition of Foreign Halal Certification …

JAKIM To Finalize Standards To Certify Vaccines

2020-10-09 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
Jakim is fast finalizing standards to certify vaccines including those for COVID-19, Halal Development Corporation (HDC) of Malaysia was quoted as …
Malaysia Trying To Expand Global Halal Ecosystem

Malaysia Trying To Expand Global Halal Ecosystem

2020-10-07 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape the halal industry on a global scale, the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) is set to host its …
Halal Standard Agreements Signed In Istanbul

Halal Standard Agreements Signed In Istanbul

2020-03-09 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
In a significant move towards enhancing halal standardization and awareness, the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) …

We Must Adopt ISO-Level Halal Standards, Says IHAF Chief

2020-02-18 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) has highlighted the importance of developing ISO-level halal standards to capitalize on the Islamic …

Pakistan, Turkey To Formulate Uniform Halal Standards

2020-02-18 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Feb 2020 ): The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Halal Accreditation Agency …

Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) To Start Operating Soon

2020-02-12 by H Maqsood Ahmed
ISLAMABAD, APP: Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) will start operating soon in Islamabad, Pakistanederal capital after the completion of the recruitment …
indonesia-halal-regulations

Indonesian Halal Regulations & The Industry’s Concerns

2019-04-17 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
According to the Indonesian Law no. 33/2014, Cosmetics or Food Supplement manufacturers in Indonesia are required to obtain a halal certificate before …

UAE National Halal Logo Introduced

2014-10-29 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
Dubai: Consumers will be able to confirm their purchase is halal by looking for a new Halal National Mark on the product recently shown for the first …
HALAL-GUYS-SUIT

Halal Guys Food Cart ‘Guys’ Win Lawsuit Against Halal Guys New York

2014-09-01 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
Under the terms of the deal, Halal Guys of New York has five days to ‘dispose of any signs, banners, promotional or advertising items’ …

Cash Rich Japan – Where To Invest?

2014-07-21 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
A view on Japan’s stance on multi-billion dollar Islamic Finance markets – Nasir A. Khan Where to invest? Thinking out of the box With a …

Exploring the Position Of Bitcoins in Islamic Banking and Finance

2014-07-19 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
Islamic Banking and Finance It may be too early to form a final opinion about Bitcoins (BTC) as a viable currency. In particular, it depends on its …

Competing Halal Standards Leave Food Industry With Indigestion

2014-06-27 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
The global Halal market, estimated to be worth over $1 trillion, presents a lucrative opportunity for food companies worldwide. However, the recent …
OIC To Establish One Global Halal Standard

OIC To Establish One Global Halal Standard

2014-05-03 by Hafiz M. Ahmed
The world stands on the cusp of a significant transformation in the Halal certification process, spearheaded by the Organization of Islamic …

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