A growing number of Australian families are buying food, certified fit for consumption under Islamic guidelines, called halal. Many consumers however are unaware of the labelling. To have food labelled halal, producers have to pay a ...See moreA growing number of Australian families are buying food, certified fit for consumption under Islamic guidelines, called halal. Many consumers however are unaware of the labelling. To have food labelled halal, producers have to pay a certification fee, some up to $27000 a month. There is a fear that companies that pay Islamic bodies for halal certification are inadvertently funnelling money to terrorist organizations. Kirralie Smith from Halal Choices believes if Muslims want halal food they should pay for it themselves and not impose the cost of it on all Australians.
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