Virginia Islamic-food law takes effect
Posted by vcumsa on August 7, 2006
Muslims will be able to make sure that the food they buy conforms with the dietary laws of their religion under a state law that takes effect next Saturday.
The General Assembly adopted legislation this year that was known as the “halal food bill,” sponsored by Del. Kenneth C. Alexander, D-Norfolk. The bill requires businesses to verify that foods advertised as halal have been prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary requirements.
Businesses that advertise halal foods must include notice of a Web site and telephone number to verify their legitimacy, according to Musa Abdus Salaam, a local representative of the Islamic Political Party of America. The law will incorporate existing state law for foods prepared in the Jewish kosher manner.
Click Here for the Richmond Times-Dispatch article from June 24, 2006
Click Here for the RTD article entitled “Muslims recieve dietary help” from June 29, 2006
