Labelization of food items

Labelization of food items

From Pikiran Rakyat

I read in the news that labelization of every food item would have to be legalized according to the principles of the Moslem Council of Ulemas (MUI). Being a Moslem, this is good news and I would like to express my gratitude to all contributing parties for their food labeling efforts of products on sale in supermarkets and department stores.

We are rejoicing because we no longer harbor any qualms when we purchase tinned food, even though only the producers know how pure its contents really are.

I plead with all Moslems to only consume labeled food and stop purchasing unlabeled products, which does not guarantee contents are halal, or allowed under Islamic law. We are responsible to the Almighty if we consume food which is haram or not allowed.

ANWAR SANUSI

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