Cadbury chocolates are Halal, Jakim reiterates
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today reiterated that Cadbury chocolates, which are previously found tainted with porcine DNA are Halal to be eaten.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Cadbury chocolate-eating ceremony to be held tomorrow
About 100 Muslim consumers including bloggers will be eating Cadbury chocolate in an attempt to defend the product's halal status.
Sat Jun 14 2014
PPIM urges govt to be more serious in protecting Muslim interests
PPIM said said the recent findings of porcine DNA in Cadbury chocolates can sabotage the country's economy.
Thu Jun 05 2014
Cadbury chocolate samples could have been contaminated - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said it does not rule out the possibility of contamination of the two samples of chocolate.
Wed Jun 04 2014
Jakim officers ready to consume Cadbury chocolates to prove halal status
Jakim stands by their decision which they issued and have no problem proving it to the public.
Tue Jun 03 2014
Saudi Arabia tests Cadbury chocolates for pig DNA
Following the scare in Malaysia, Saudi authorities are also conducting tests of their own on Cadbury chocolates for pig DNA.
Mon Jun 02 2014
Cadbury chocolates halal - Fatwa Council
The National Fatwa Council said the ruling is referred to the original ruling as the contamination occurred beyond the scope of control.
Thu May 29 2014
Official decision on halal status of Cadbury chocolates within seven days
The official decision on the halal status of Cadbury chocolates will be made and announced within seven days.
Mon May 26 2014
Chocolate issue: Food manufacturers should be held responsible - PPIM
Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) also wants JAKIM to take random samplings every two months on all products.
Sat May 24 2014
Cadbury to review its supply chain for quality assurance
Cadbury has taken immediate action by recalling the products which has traces of porcine DNA and confirms that not other chocolates were affected by this test.
Sat May 24 2014
Pig DNA found in Cadbury Chocolates
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) confirmed that pig DNA (porcine) was found in two Cadbury Dairy Milk products.
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