Uncovered Meat

Australian halal meat brand goes global

Might be a good idea to avoid Australian beef and lamb - although I love lamb, I will

try to avoid meat from producers or abbattoirs that “respect the laws of Islam”.

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Australian halal meat brand goes global

October 10, 2008

A HALAL brand developed last year by Meat & Livestock Australia for use in the Middle East red meat

market will now be sold around the world.

MLA said the brand is set to appear with Australian red meat sold in Islamic countries around the world.

MLA’s Middle East regional manager, Ian Ross, said 28 percent of the world’s population is Muslim and

most lived in countries with growing economies.

"It’s vital the Australian red meat industry positions itself in the best possible way to supply these

important markets," Mr Ross said.

"The Halal brand shows that the Australian red meat industry is culturally aware and that we

respect the laws of Islam.

"Australia is the only country in the world with a globally-endorsed and certified Halal brand

underpinned by government legislation."

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Source: "Weekly Times Now"