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Textile Industry Prepares for Mandatory Halal Certification in 2026

Source: rri.co.id, Voice of Indonesia, September 4, 2026 A leather bag artisan at the Manding Leather Craft Center in Yogyakarta. The textile and textile product industry, including the manufacture of cowhide bags, is required to comply with the Mandatory Halal Certification regulations effective October 2026. (Photo: Antara/Hendra Nurdiyansyah) RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta…

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France Polarized Halal; Poland It Into a Economic Opportunity

Source: en.abna24.com, August 31, 2026 A French website, examining developments in the halal market and the country's poultry industry, reported that the political controversies surrounding religious slaughter in 2011 and 2012, along with new regulations, led to a shift in part of France's halal supply chain and strengthened Poland's position…

New Beef Imports Raise Questions for Area Halal Market

Source: cbs19news.com, Jadyn Howard, September 1, 2026 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) —  A new federal policy allowing additional tariff-free beef imports is raising questions for local meat sellers who rely on Virginia farmers to supply their stores. The policy, which took effect Sept. 1, allows additional beef imports into the…

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Oman Moves to Strengthen Halal Tourism Standards

Source: muscatdaily.com, Our Correspondent, August 29, 2026 Salalah – Oman is stepping up efforts to develop its halal tourism ecosystem as it seeks to attract a larger share of the growing global market for Muslim-friendly travel. A three-day specialised workshop on Halal Tourism will begin in Salalah on Tuesday, bringing together…

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