Humane Slaughter in the United States
In the United States, ‘humane slaughter’ for mammalian food animals including cattle, sheep, and goats is defined by the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA), a federal law passed in 1958 in response to…
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Le Méridien Bangkok: Thailand’s Premier Five-Star Halal-Friendly Hotel
FEATURED Le Méridien Bangkok sets the benchmark for five-star Halal-friendly hospitality in Thailand, offering Halal-certified dining, prayer facilities, culturally trained staff, and wellness privacy in the heart of Silom.
Hospitality with heart: Hong Kong’s rise as a Muslim-friendly city
Hong Kong is repositioning itself as a Muslim-friendly destination, with a proactive Muslim-friendly accreditation programme, growing halal-certified offerings and regional campaigns that deepen trust and accessibility for Muslim travellers. These…
Indonesia to make Halal certification mandatory from October
Indonesia’s halal certifying body is set to enforce mandatory halal certification for all products and restaurants by October 2026. This move aims to boost competitiveness in the global halal market…
OneAgrix Appoints Philippe Chatelain to Board of Advisors
OneAgrix has appointed traceability and compliance expert Philippe Chatelain to its Board of Advisors, strengthening its infrastructure for trusted Halal and regulated global trade. The Swiss–Singapore company is building compliance…
Ukraine will expand access of Halal products to the markets of three more countries
Ukraine’s Food Safety Service is expanding halal certification to help domestic producers access markets in three additional countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. This effort builds on Kyiv’s…
Halal: Bridging regional strengths, global biz opportunities and emerging challenges
The global halal industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, valued at over US$2 trillion and expanding beyond food into cosmetics, logistics, finance, and tourism. Malaysia, especially Sabah, is leveraging…
Sarawak Islamic Council committed to enhancing Halal governance
The Sarawak Islamic Council says it is strengthening halal governance and public service delivery, including proactive outreach to help seafood outlets, hotels, malls and vendors apply for halal certification ahead…
Halal certification dispute between IF, BSTI leaves exporters in limbo
Bangladesh’s ambition to tap into the global halal market is being held back by a certification dispute between two state bodies — the Islamic Foundation and the Bangladesh Standards and…
Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) to develop halal industry in 2026
Indonesia is positioning the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) as a major growth lever for the halal industry in 2026, with a budget allocation of Rp335 trillion. Supported by new…
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