Coca-Cola Certified as Halal by Mosque of Paris

With the widespread rumor that it contains alcohol, Coca-Cola has sought halal certification. This Le Figaro article reports that after some hesitations, Coca-Cola France sought the assistance of the certification organization of the mosque of Paris, whose spokesperson announced that “Coca Cola is without alcohol and therefore halal.” Still, concern among French Muslims with the…

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Russia: Russia registers the system for identification of halal products

The Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology has registered a “halal system” which identifies the compliance of products and medicines according the Islamic law and custom. Halal certification will allow the recognition of Russian products marked as “halal” by countries that are members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The regulation system was…

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    In search of a halal life

    The Institute Halal recently participated in an information session concerning the approach to knowledge of halal (Islamically permissible) foods, explaining the halal certification model, requirements, and market value situation to Muslims in Spain. The University of Cordoba launched the initiative to bring awareness and knowledge about halal food, in addiction to the overlapping culinary culture…

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      Halal Supply Chain in Netherlands Expected to be Ready in 6 Months

      The halal supply chain in the Netherlands for products from Malaysia – a collaboration between Port Klang and the Port of Rotterdam – is expected to be established in six months. Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) director Bas Pulles said the halal supply chain at the Port of Rotterdam is needed to tap the growing…

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        Demand For Halal Food Rises Among U.S. Muslims

        By Michael Kress When Shaheda Sayed was growing up in Southern California in the 1960s, her father would occasionally drive 100 miles to slaughter animals so his family could have meat. That’s because the family, devout Muslims, only ate food that was halal – permitted for Muslims. And, in those days, it could not be…

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