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China Islamic Fund

2008-06-06T20:48:00.001+08:00

Public Mutual Sells RM1 Billion Of Its First China Islamic Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Unit trust company Public Mutual Bhd has successfully sold about RM1 billion worth of units of its recently launched Public China Ittikal Fund (PCIF) during the offer period which ended December 10.

Its chief executive officer, Yeoh Kim Hong, said demand for PCIF has been overwhelming and the company has increased the fund size to five billion units to cater to the demand.

"The fund received good response as this is the first China Islamic fund in the country that offers investors the opportunity to ride on the solid growth prospects of the greater China region," Yeoh said in a statement here Thursday.

Yeoh said PCIF will invest a minimum of 70 percent of its net asset value (NAV) in the greater China region namely in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan stocks.

--BERNAMA

Halal Food Dominate Services Indust

2008-03-14T00:20:00.001+08:00

MECD Hopes Halal Food Can Dominate Services Indust

The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MECD) hopes that Malaysia's halal sector can dominate the services industry, said its secretary-general Datuk Musa Muhamad.

He said for example, the airline industry could use halal products and services.
"It can utilise Malaysian products manufactured by Bumiputeras," he told Bernama here on the sidelines of the Halal World Expo and Forum which ended yesterday.

Musa said that Malaysia was building up the image of local products so that they would be more competitive and expand further in the world halal market, which was now estimated to worth US$2.1 trillion.

"Previously, we were almost dependent on imported products, so we have the policy of import substitution. As such, we have to develop local industries to be at par or competitive to imported products," he said.

Musa also said that when looking at halal products, one has to take into account all halal aspects.

These included the "value chain" like marketing, financing and Islamic trading practices, he said.

Apart from halal food, the three-day exhibition also showcased financial services like Islamic banking and Muslim fashion.

Also exhibited were cosmetic products, which have captured a vast market in the Middle East. It was reported that this market has been growing by 12 percent annually with total value of related sales in the region reaching US$12.1 billion last year.

ABU DHABI, Dec 12 (Bernama)
By Nor Faridah A. Rashid

Halal Showcase

2008-02-24T22:35:00.001+08:00

Over 500 Companies Expected At Halal Showcase

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- More than 500 Muslim and non-Muslim companies are expected to take part in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2008 to be held here from May 7 to 11.

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade)'s chief executive officer Datuk Noharuddin Nordin said today that 235 local companies and seven foreign companies from Australia, Brunei, USA, Iran, India, Kazakhstan and Turkey have confirmed their participation.

"We expect 350 local and 150 companies from 30 countries to join this year's showcase," Noharuddin added.

Last year's MIHAS attracted 330 local and 96 foreign companies with total sales of RM683.2 million, he said during a media briefing here today.

This year, sales is expected to be even higher in view of the new sectors joining in the event such as food processing and packaging machinery companies.

Other participating companies include those from food manufacturing, cosmetics and healthcare, pharmaceuticals and herbal products as well as Islamic banking and takaful products.

More people today understand that the halal concept is not limited to food but many other aspects such as manufacturing and packaging, he said.

"It is hoped that this additional sector will attract exhibitors and traders interested in the acquisition of food processing machinery including devices, utensils, storage, displays, serving equipment and packaging materials certified suitable for the manufacturing of halal food," said Noharuddin.

He said the event will be also a good avenue for buyers and sellers in the halal market to establish new business alliances in trade and business. He said there will be 300 buyers from more than 30 countries at the event.

He said halal products and services were also gaining acceptance among non-Muslims and that the global market value for halal consumable and non-consumables products was estimated to touch RM2.1 trillion annually.

Current global market value for Islamic financing, takaful and other services is also on the rise and it is estimated to touch US$1 trillion.

MIHAS 2008 is expected to attract 40,000 visitors.

-- BERNAMA

Global Halal Standards

2008-02-05T20:40:00.000+08:00

Abu dhabi turns spotlight on need for global halal standards

Major players from the US$2.1 trillion a year Halal industry assemble in Abu Dhabi tomorrow (Sunday) for an event which can assist moves to establish global standards covering all Halal products.

Taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre over the next three days, Halal World Expo is providing a platform for debate over a range of key issues which will shape the future of the burgeoning Halal industry.

It is often taken for granted that processed food and products available in supermarkets of Islamic countries like the UAE are fully Halal compliant, unless stated as being for ‘non Muslim’ consumption or use.

While there are currently systems in place to protect the consumer in the UAE, the fast growth pattern that is currently being experienced in the Halal consumer market means there is a growing demand for globalised standards across all Halal products.
The issue will be high on the agenda of Halal World Expo as government agencies from countries such as Malaysia and Brunei, which have already formed regulatory bodies to verify Halal products for consumers, come face to face in Abu Dhabi with Middle East and overseas producers.

Leading brand names such as Nestle, and Tahira foods, are taking their place in an international exhibitor line-up which includes producers from the UK, the USA, Pakistan, Croatia and Germany, as well as the Gulf region.
“The industry needs more progressive events like this to raise awareness of Halal products,” said Brian D’Cruz, Operations Manager of Khazan, one of the Gulf’s leading producers of Halal meat products, who believes Halal World Expo has arrived at the right time.

“We need shows like this to bring the industry together to seek the most effective ways of developing it for the benefit of the growing worldwide Muslim population.”
“The growth of the global Muslim community and the spread of Muslims across the US, Europe and so many other parts of the world means there is a huge demand for Halal products, and with this comes the need for global standardization.”
Added D’Cruz: “This is not easy, and it’s not going to happen in one step. We have to look at branding and packaging, establish the right price frame. And we need to build awareness and educate people that Halal food products are not just for Muslims.”

D’Cruz said Khazan, the Kuwaiti-owned company which opened its second meat factory in Sharjah earlier this year, will be using Halal World Expo to meet trade visitors from Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa with a view to opening new markets there with the help of distributors.

Among the official delegations exhibiting at the show are Brunei’s Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, the Malaysian Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development, the Croatian Chamber of Economy, the South African Chamber of Commerce, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and the Bosnian Agency for Halal Quality Certification.

As the Middle East positions itself as one of the premier users of quality Halal products with its dense concentration of Muslim consumers, there is huge potential for the Halal industry to produce and distribute high quality, regulation certified Halal products throughout the region and the world.

Halal World Expo is providing the gateway into this relatively untapped market. The event is also focusing attention on Shari ah compliant lifestyle products including Islamic fashion, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, recognising the growing demand in the UAE towards these products.

Additionally it is highlighting Islamic finance, a sector currently worth between US$200 and $500 billion annually which is a consistently growing interest for financial markets across the world. As the UAE positions itself as an international finance hub, the event is particularly timely to bring business leaders in the Islamic finance industry together.

Running alongside the exhibition, the Global Halal and Islamic Business Forum will enable business professionals from finance and banking, food and beverage, textile, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, property, travel, leisure and healthcare to discover the best practice in Halal and Islamic business.

© 2007 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

Al Islami Foods sets up exclusive Halal meat shops at al-Ain cooperative society

2008-01-09T23:18:00.000+08:00

Al Islami Foods sets up exclusive Halal meat shops at al-Ain cooperative society

Consolidating its presence in the UAE market, Al Islami Foods, a leading halal food producer in the region, today signed an agreement with Al Ain Cooperative Society to establish Al Islami Meat Shops in Al Ain Coop supermarket branches, an initiative to introduce exclusive and authentic Halal outlets across the UAE.

“We are proud to partner with Al Ain Cooperative Society, which shares our vision of halal consumerism. This strategic expansion allows us to provide halal meat directly to the consumer”, said Saleh Abdullah Lootah, the CEO of Al Islami Foods. “The continuing consumer trust and growing demand for Al Islami products has encouraged us to establish meat shops in the UAE.”, Lootah added.

The tie up underscores the success of Al Islami’s business strategy for the UAE market in line with company’s 5-year expansion plan into local and international markets. The company is on the verge of announcing more outlet chains across the UAE.

Suhail Hamad Bin Rakkad , Chairman of Al Ain Co-op Society, commented: “We are glad that we have good collaboration with AI Islami and are chosen to propel their new business initiative, which indicates a solid trust posed to Al Ain Co-op.”

Sourced directly from Australia, Brazil, India and Egypt under the supervision of Al Islami’s food experts designated in these countries, fresh and real halal veal, beef, chicken and mutton would be available at AI Islami Meat Shops present at major supermarkets across the UAE by 2008.
© 2007 Mena Report (www.menareport.com)

Al Islami Foods sets up European hub to reach $16 billion halal food market

2007-09-29T22:27:00.000+08:00

Al Islami Foods sets up European hub to reach $16 billion halal food market

Posted: 26-09-2007 , 15:25 GMT

Al Islami Foods, a leading halal food producer in the Middle East, today announced a strategic joint venture with 3663 First for Foodservice, a leading foodservice distributor in the UK, which will cater to the British, German and the Benelux markets for Al Islami’s range of healthy halal products. The joint-venture signing ceremony was held in Manchester, UK.

The halal market in Europe is worth US$ 16 billion (AED 58.76 billion). Al Islami Foods, with the start of operations at year-end, expects US$80 million sales in first year (2008) and estimates US$600 million (AED 2.22 billion) in next five years. Al Islami-3663 joint venture, on a later stage, will cater to Muslim communities in the continental Europe in a bid to create Al Islami’s “Real Halal” benchmark in the industry

Al Islami UK has already set up a processing unit in Manchester which is expected to start the production in November 2007. The unit will be capable of producing 600 tonnes of fresh and frozen meat a month.

Saleh Abdullah Lootah, chief executive officer of Al Islami Foods, stated: “In today’s sophisticated world, halal has become a global phenomenon, which is creating unprecedented demand for halal products. Adhering to the social responsibility standards, Al Islami is committed to providing Real Halal food to the people of all religions across the world.”

3663 First for Foodservice is the UK's leading foodservice company with sales of over US$2 billion (AED 7.36 billion) a year. The company delivers quality ingredients, finished products and equipment to the food industry. In all, over 6,800 people manage 1.84 million square feet of storage in 40 depots across the United Kingdom. A modern fleet of 1,100 vehicles delivers to over 50,000 customers in the UK.

The British company said it had chosen Al Islami because of its strong credentials. It hopes to avoid the controversy over UK’s domestic halal standards, which have come under fire from Muslim groups across the United Kingdom.

“Al Islami has strong business credentials,” said 3663 chief executive Fred Barnes. “It has been producing halal meat ranges since the early 1970s and the company conforms to the exacting standards we demand from our business partners.”

© 2007 Mena Report (www.menareport.com)

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Colgate - Halal Toothpaste

2007-09-24T23:49:00.000+08:00

Colgate Toothpaste FAQs
Regarding Colgate Toothpaste sold in Malaysia

Colgate Toothpaste sold in Malaysia is and has always been Halal.
• Colgate Toothpaste is manufactured to Halal standards.
• Colgate Toothpaste does not contain animal ingredients or alcohol.

JAKIM acknowledges that Colgate Toothpaste is certified as Halal.
JAKIM acknowledges that Colgate Toothpaste is certified Halal by Islamic Bodies recognized by JAKIM as follows: Central Islamic Committee of Thailand, The Islamic Community of Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), China Islamic Association (China) and Federation of Muslims Associations of Brazil (Brazil).

To read JAKIM’s statement on Colgate Toothpaste, please go to www.halaljakim.gov.my

Colgate Toothpaste will now carry the Halal seal.
• Colgate Toothpaste packs displaying the Halal seal are in production now and will be entering the market very soon.

• Colgate toothpaste is classified as a pharmaceutical product by the Malaysia Ministry of Health and therefore had not been permitted by MOH to display the Halal seal. Realizing that this was causing consumer confusion, Colgate petitioned for, and was granted, special approval to place the seal on pack. So after 50 years of being Halal in Malaysia, Colgate toothpaste will now display the seal.

The Halal seal on Colgate Toothpaste will be a JAKIM recognized seal.
Current JAKIM policy allows only products produced in Malaysia to carry the JAKIM seal. There is no standard seal for products produced outside Malaysia. Colgate Toothpaste will either carry the seal of the JAKIM recognized Islamic Body from its country of origin or a generic seal; all of which have been shared with JAKIM prior to use.

To read JAKIM’s statement on the Halal certification process for products manufactured abroad for the Malaysian market, please go to www.halaljakim.gov.my

Colgate toothpaste does not contain animal ingredients or alcohol.
• Both the Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs and JAKIM have independently tested Colgate Toothpaste and confirmed that the products do not contain animal DNA or alcohol.

• The calcium in Colgate toothpaste is sourced from minerals.

• The glycerin in Colgate toothpaste is sourced from plants.

To read JAKIM’s acknowledgement that Colgate Toothpaste does not contain animal ingredients, please go to www.halaljakim.gov.my

What is Halal?

2007-09-24T23:30:00.000+08:00

What is Halal?

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. The opposite of Halal is Haram, which means unlawful or prohibited. Halal and Haram are universal terms that apply to all facets of life. However, we will use these terms only in relation to food products, meat products, cosmetics, personal care products, food ingredients, and food contact materials.

While many things are clearly Halal or clearly Haram, there are some things which are not clear. These items are considered questionable or suspect and more information is needed to categorize them as Halal or Haram. Such items are often referred to as Mashbooh, which means doubtful or questionable.

All foods are considered Halal except the following, which are Haram:
• Swine/pork and its by-products
• Animals improperly slaughtered or dead before slaughtering
• Animals killed in the name of anyone other than ALLAH (God)
• Alcohol and intoxicants
• Carnivorous animals, birds of prey and land animals without external ears
• Blood and blood by-products
• Foods contaminated with any of the above products

Foods containing ingredients such as gelatin, enzymes, emulsifiers, etc. are questionable (Mashbooh) because the origin of these ingredients is not known.

Marhaba Halal Food

2007-09-23T11:49:00.000+08:00

De Marhaba Halal producten zijn ontwikkeld in samenwerking met Halal producenten die bekend staan om de kwaliteit en (h)eerlijke smaak van hun producten. Alle Marhaba producten zijn 100% Halal wat betekent dat ze zorgvuldig zijn samengesteld, uitsluitend Halal ingrediënten bevatten en voldoen aan alle eisen voor productie, opslag en transport. Producten die Halal zijn, hebben een keurmerk zodat men zeker weet dat het voedsel rein is. Alle producten van Marhaba zijn Halal gecontroleerd en gecertificeerd door de Stichting Nationale Halalkeur.

Marhaba is de Arabische vertaling van "welkom, kom binnen". Wat is beter dan met uw vrienden en familie te zijn om samen te genieten van heerlijk eten. Alle producten van Marhaba hebben een aantrekkelijke verpakking. Het blauwe design is gebaseerd op een authentiek Arabische mozaïek.

Marhaba Halal Food B.V.

Amersfoort, Nederland

For orders please fax: +31 (0)33 43 28919

e-mail: info@marhabafood.com

UNION DRUG STORE

2007-09-23T11:42:00.000+08:00

Ref : 3156/2007
Date: 22/09/2007
To :
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Halal Baby Food

2007-09-23T11:26:00.000+08:00

Halal Baby Food

Two British companies are bent on closing a gap in the prepared foods market—halal baby food. Up until recently, certified halal meat-based baby foods weren’t available. Because of this, Muslim mothers often delayed the switch from milk to solids, leading to babies developing iron and protein deficiencies. This isn't just a problem in non-Muslim countries, where halal food is often less readily available. According to a report by the Nutrition Unit of the World Health Organization, the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in Middle Eastern infants is high – up to 70% in some parts of the region (source: Maktoob Business).

Mumtaz Foods Industries offers ten varieties of baby food suitable for infants from 4 to 7+ months old, including Potato, Lamb & Spinach, and Spring Vegetables and Chicken. GEM Food's Petit Gems comes in culture-spanning flavours, from Vegetable & Roast Beef to Middle-Eastern Lamb Tagine.

Aimed at Muslim parents who want the convenience of prepared baby food without compromising their religious beliefs, halal baby foods should do well both in Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Mumtaz Baby Food is currently available in selected supermarkets and drugstores in the United Kingdom and in Carrefour supermarkets in Saudi Arabia, with other Gulf Region countries to follow this year. GEM Food's Petit Gems is sold in the UK and France. Two to partner with or distribute! With an estimated 1.4 billion Muslims world-wide, this is hardly a niche market ;-)

Website: www.halalbabyfoods.com / www.petitgems.com
Contact: enquiry@mumtaz.co.uk / info@gem-net.co.uk
Spotted by: Leigh Odimah

Moscow Wants Muslim Food in Each District

2007-09-22T18:56:00.001+08:00

Moscow Wants Muslim Food in Each District

MOSCOW (AFP) - Moscow city council members plan to support the opening of a chain of halal stores selling food products prepared in accordance with Muslim tradition, a councillor said Tuesday.

The head of the council's religious and ethnic affairs committee, Igor Yeleferenko, said the committee had been approached for help by the Russian Council of Muftis.

He said the appearance of halal shops would also help foster tolerance. "We should support representatives of all religious and ethnic groups. It means non-believers too will be able to buy wonderful fresh and tasty products," Yeleferenko told AFP.

While details are still being worked out, the idea is that every district of Russia's capital should eventually have at least one halal shop, he said. Planning assistance might be needed from the city council because such shops are unlikely to have the bargaining power of larger supermarket chains, he said.

Halal rules forbid among other things the consumption of pork, blood, land-dwelling carnivorous animals and alcohol. Yeleferenko said the shops would provide greater opportunities for non-Muslims to learn about Muslim culture, as they would be located outside the confines of mosque complexes. "The more people learn about the traditions of others the less they will be fearful," he said.

Members of Muslim minorities in Moscow have been subject to racist attacks, the victims often being from southern Russia or neighbouring central Asian and Caucasus states. Almost 10 percent of Russia's population are thought to be Muslims, although Yeleferenko was unable to provide a statistic for Moscow itself.

21 - Saudi government to assist ARMM on halal certification

2007-09-22T18:52:00.000+08:00

Sabado, Setyembre 22, 2007 6:52:20 PM

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21 - Saudi government to assist ARMM on halal certification

Provincial
Government officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have committed to assist the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on their application for Halal Certification when they participated in the ARMM business conference, which was held early this month in Cotabato City.

Vicente Lao, chair of the Mindanao Business Council, disclosed in a recent media forum that KSA officials who were joined by Sheik Fayez Hammed Zainy during the ARMM Business Conference expressed commitment to help the ARMM have its Halal Certification get the much-needed approval that will be recognized internationally.

He also said that private groups led by Zainy are expected to revisit Mindanao in November where they will bring with them Saudi-based Halal certifying officers to check on the current ARMM Halal Certification.

Lao said, once the certifying officers determine that the ARMM Halal Certification is good, Zainy, who owns Abbar and Zainy Corporation, known to be the 4th biggest cold chain company in the world, will immediately ship poultry products from here to KSA.

Halal chicken, he said, is one project the ARMM is embarking on, and targets the Middle East market where the industry per year is worth several billions.

The Middle East, he said, can only produce 50 percent and half of that is being sourced out from other areas like Brazil and France.

"Our chance of getting a slice of the market is there and if we don't have plans for this, somebody else will," he said. (PNA)

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2007-09-22T12:35:00.001+08:00

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