Understanding Halal

Understanding Halal

Halal (حلال , ḥ alāl, halaal) is an Arabic term meaning "permissible". In the English language it most frequently refers to food that is permissible according to Islamic law. In the Arabic language it refers to anything that is permissible under Islam.

In Dearborn, Michigan , home to one of the largest Muslim and Arab populations in the United States , a number of fast food chains like McDonald's introduced halal chicken nuggets.

Recent laws passed in the United States have made it illegal to sell, distribute, and/or produce of food that has been mislabelled "halal," when it is determined that the food does not meet Islamic dietary standards.

Find out more about the requirements of halal markets at the Understanding Halal - Business Opportunities for New Zealand seminar on April 16 in Wellington .

The seminar is jointly organised by the Government of Malaysia , in collaboration with the Chair of Malay Studies at Victoria University of Wellington , and the Victoria University Foundation.

The Seminar is part of Victoria University ’s annual Saad Lecture programme. Admission is free.

The keynote speaker will be the Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, The Hon Tan Sri Haji Muhyiddin Bin Haji Mohd. Yassin.

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Old Government Buildings , Law School ,
Victoria University of Wellington , 15 Lambton Quay, Wellington

Monday 16 April 2007 , 9am – 1.00pm followed by complimentary lunch

RSVP by Thursday 5 April to Marika Wessels on 04-463 5871 or email marika.wessels@vuw.ac.nz

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