French Court Rules Halal Meat Cannot Be Certified Organic

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.