New standard to be issued for halal meat exports

Radionz.co.nz: The Food Safety Authority is close to issuing a new national export standard covering halal meat processed for Muslim markets.

Most New Zealand meat plants process sheepmeat and beef to meet Islamic halal requirements.

But the trade has been disrupted in two of the biggest markets.

Halal beef exports to Malaysia have been restricted for several years and Indonesia introduced new conditions this month after shipments there were blocked for a short time earlier this year... Read More