New rules for Halal Logo In Canada

In a statement, the Canadian government has introduced a new guideline on labeling of halal food products that would be enforced in April 2016.

“Among others, the guideline requires halal claims on food labels, packaging or advertising materials to include the entire name of the certifying body or person,” it said.

According to the new regulation, a person must not use in labeling, packaging, advertising or selling a food, the word ‘halal’ or any letters of the Arabic alphabet or any other word, depiction, sign, or other representation that indicates or that is likely to create an impression that the food is halal unless the name of the person or agency that certified the food as halal is indicated.