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Halal, kosher meat cannot be labeled organic, EU court rules

The ruling is primarily symbolic as meat from ritually slaughtered animals is rarely marketed as being also organic in the European Union.

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 28, 2019 7:03 am

Jewish journalist who covered Belgium’s ritual slaughter ban enters politics to end it

Michael Freilich in all likelihood will become his country’s first Orthodox lawmaker.

January 22, 2019 4:12 pm

French-speaking Belgian Jews sue to overturn ban on ritual slaughter

The ban tells Jews that "they can choose between living in Belgium and practicing their religion," said the leader of the group that filed the appeal.

November 28, 2017 5:43 am

Why kosher butchers in Western Europe are preparing to close shop

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 27, 2017 4:33 pm

Netherlands’ only kosher slaughterhouse says it faces closure following export ban

July 17, 2017 5:59 pm

Marine Le Pen: Ban halal and all ritual slaughter

April 25, 2017 1:53 pm

British lawmakers debate ban on religious slaughter

February 25, 2015 6:21 am

Lithuanian parliament OKs ritual slaughter

September 23, 2014 12:15 pm

U.K.’s top veterinarian suggests ban on ritual slaughter

March 6, 2014 11:13 am

Poland nearing vote to permit ritual slaughter

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 29, 2013 3:43 pm

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