.... currently UK regulation allows the term halal to be used to meat that has been pre-stunned before slaughter and to that which has not. Labeling requirements would need to take this into consideration.
We will be happy to discuss these issues with Government and, of course, to comply fully with industry labeling requirements that may be developed, Waitrose!
So like it or not Red Tractor meat is in fact Islamic meat and nothing British about the logo so many shoppers think is up to British standards of care for the animals and slaughter you find yourself asking yourself would Muslims eat meat blessed in the name of Christ or a Hindu God? [Asian Tribune] Read more