French Court Rules Halal Meat Cannot Be Certified Organic
Halal is not bio-compatible, indicates a ruling by the Council of State issued on December 31. It thus rejects the appeal of the company Bionoor, which marketed organic halal (without stunning) minced steaks under the "Tendre France" brand.
The Council of State "considers that the exclusion of the Organic Agriculture certification for meats from animals slaughtered without prior stunning does not infringe on freedom of religion and is not discriminatory," notes a press release from the OABA, an association for the protection of farm animals and fighting against animal cruelty.
In July 2019, this association had won its case before the European Court of Human Rights. It had opposed the mention of Organic Agriculture on Bionoor’s advertisements and packaging.
With its appeal rejected, Bionoor will have to pay 3,000 euros to the OABA, the same press release pointed out. However, it can also bring the case before the European Court of Human Rights. "But its chances of success are slim!" warns the same press release.
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