Halal labels

A general guideline for use of the term halal was under discussion within the FAO/ WHQ Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Labelling. The guideline has been adopted at the 22nd session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission on June 23-28, 1997. 

Proper labeling with halal symbol or written identification is essential. Ip the US and Canada, all 6 - 8 million Muslims observe halal. Worldwide, there are about 1.5 billion Muslims, practically all observe halal. 

What label statement does the company wish to use on the product Kosher Halal All natural Natural/artificial No added MSG GM Free ... 

In the current report, we have structurally and functionally integrated a 27-nucleotide segment of swine mitochondrial (mt) cytb gene to a 3-nm diameter citrate-tannate-coated gold nanocrystal to fabricate a novel class of species specific nanobiosensor to determine pork adulteration in raw and highly processed mixed meat specimens. Verification and quantification of pork adulteration in meat and meat products are important for Halal authentication, allergy and cholesterol related health issues and enforcement of accurate food labeling to protect consumer interests [4, 6-7]. 

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