Muslim League Revokes McDonald’s Halal Certification in Fiji over Slaughter Method Concerns

IQNA –  The Fiji Muslim League revoked McDonald’s Fiji halal certification, citing concerns over the automated slaughter process used in New Zealand, the primary source of the fast-food chain’s meat.

Fiji Muslim League President Baseer Ahmed clarified that the decision is not directed at McDonald’s Fiji but stems solely from the slaughter process in New Zealand.

McDonald’s Fiji Managing Director Mark MacElrath responded that the company’s meat products are certified Halal by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand.

He states that the dispute is between the Fiji Muslim League and the New Zealand certifying authority.

Ahmed urges consumers to stay informed about certification standards, while MacElrath reassures the public that McDonald’s continues to follow internationally recognized Halal practices.

Fiji is a mixed society religiously with most people being Christian (64.4% of the population in the 2007 census) but with sizable Hindu (27.9% of the population in the same census) and Muslim (6.3% of the population also in the same census) minorities.    

Source: fbcnews.com.fj