Critical Issues Discussed At World Halal Council Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Various critical halal issues were deliberated on and discussed at the World Halal Council's (WHC) mid-year Executive Committee meeting, held on the sidelines of the International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2012. The showcase is being held from April 4 to 7 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. In a statement on Thursday, WHC said the main issues discussed include consumers' concerns worldwide about machine slaughter, gelatine and the Halal permissibility of cloned animals, as well as the use of sausage casings in some well-known brands. Secretary-general Mohamed El-Mouelhy said besides major concerns affecting both Muslims and non-Muslims worldwide, the council also discussed topics concerning mutual recognition and the need to assist and learn from each other. The WHC comprises four main sub-committees -- the Executive Committee, the Membership Committee, the Technical & Development Committee and the Religious/Shariah Committee. The WHC annual general meeting will be held in Manila, the Philippines on Nov 24 to 25 this year. --BERNAMA