Embracing ethics at every step when we think of 'Halal'
Mahmoud Tatari, General Manager HALAL CONTROL GmbH Germany
More international Halal Certification Bodies must take this stance.
When we think of 'Halal', it's often in the context of Islamic dietary laws, signifying what is permissible and what is not. However, this view, though pivotal, is only a portion of its extensive ethical scope.
'Halal' represents ethical practices, not only in consumption but also in the entire supply chain including environmental and social responsibility. HALAL CONTROL (HC) Germany recently issued a powerful statement that aligns perfectly with this broader ethical perspective. HC has declared it will neither support nor certify any company which is complicit in crimes against humanity or engaged in inhumane and unethical practices towards humans, animals, or the environment.
This policy is non-discriminatory, applying to all industries, regardless of their regional, economic, ethnic, religious, or social backgrounds. Additionally, HC refuses to accept halal certificates from entities involved in corruption or unethical practices.
This stance is a call to action for the global halal compliance sector, urging similar commitments to integrity and ethics. While HC acknowledges that changing the world single-handedly is a tall order, however making a clear stance is a step towards a larger transformation. In our increasingly value-driven society, understanding 'halal' in this comprehensive, ethical sense is crucial. It's a commitment to a lifestyle that upholds universal values of integrity, fairness, and responsibility, transcending mere dietary guidelines.
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The self-righteous will always bleat the same thing...
If "Halal" certification is not done by the Allamighty Amen herself, expect all sorts of funny things to occur when humans (or subhumans) appoint themselves to do the "Good Work".
Take for example Kosher certification in Britain, the Manchester Beth Din used to undercut the London Beth Din issuing "cheaper" kosher certification for kosher food. The result was those in one area will go to another to get their Almighty's bit of paper to hang up the wall, Amen. The result was a tuft war.
I won't expect other "religious" to be any different. Muslims in several countries in Britain and Europe still take their kids to Jewish rabbi and doctors for the barbaric practice of having their foreskins sliced. I don't think it's to do with the price for the slice, it makes no difference to many who does the act.
If I can't get halal food for my Muslim friends, I go to the Yahudis, vice versa. They've not once complained, not to sermonise I tell them friends to fcuk off if they are difficult. And the shops of either fraternity have never complained, both have only laughed - and shook their heads, wtf!