Halal
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Islamic scholars assess healthcare providers’ capabilities regarding halal pharmaceuticals - study
EU invites Jews and Muslims to stand up for kosher and halal slaughter amid local bans
Belgian lawmakers scrap bill to ban kosher, halal slaughter in Brussels
Greek court annuls permit for kosher, halal slaughter
A Greek court annulled a ministerial decision which allowed ritual slaughter without anesthesia being administered first.
COVID-19 vaccines acceptable for Ramadan - Muslim clerics, governments
Countries are also making plans to prevent the spread of the virus during Ramadan.
AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine pork-free, counters Indonesian Muslims
EU court upholds ritual slaughter bans, blow to Jewish and Muslim advocate
Israel’s ambassador to Belgium called the ruling “a blow to Jewish life in Europe.”
Jewish leaders concerned over Poland's proposed banning of kosher exports
The Polish Parliament began debate on the legislation back in September, after a bill was introduced to make kosher and halal meat permissible for Poles but not for export.
Polish parliament drops proposal to ban export of kosher, halal meat
Animal welfare activists oppose the slaughter of animals for kosher and halal meat because it precludes stunning before the animals’ throats are cut.
EU court consultant: Countries should not be allowed to ban kosher, halal meat
A similar debate is taking place in Europe and beyond about the nonmedical circumcision of boys.
EU should overturn Belgian law against kosher, halal slaughter – adviser
Jewish and Muslim methods of slaughter involve the animals' throats being cut with a sharp knife, which advocates say results in death almost immediately.
Polish parliament to debate bill on ending export of kosher, halal meat
Proponents of the practice argued the ruling applied to the entire industry, while opponents said for-export slaughter without stunning was illegal.
Nathan's Famous partners with UAE branch of Mezzan to retail halal hot dogs
Halal translates to "permissible or lawful" in English. With reference to food, it is the notable dietary standard for observant Muslims, as prescribed in the Quran.
