Closed petition Food prepared through Halal and Kosher Methods should be clearly labelled on outer packaging

Closed on 30 March 2015

Food prepared through Halal and Kosher methods of slaughter should be clearly labelled with a bold, easily identifiable icon on the outer packaging.

Already the Government mandates content such as additives to be labelled to allow consumers to make an informed choice, and this choice should be extended to allow the buyer to choose or not choose meat prepared through these methods. This would benefit both Halal/Kosher and non-Halal/Kosher preferences and is based solely on the personal ethics of meat slaughter rather than a religious basis.

The argument that there is already too much information on packaging and it is difficult to enforce is a weak excuse by companies wanting to reduce costs, when various other symbols and labels are already in force. Making their inclusion mandated through Government food regulations will ensure this option is clearly demonstrated to all consumers and promote freedom of consumer choice.