Ramadhan Stalls Checked For 'Halalness' Of Products
By Azaraimy HH & Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - Officers from the Food Control for Halal Food Division of the Syariah Affairs Department began their first round inspections yesterday to ensure that me food sold to Muslims at all Ramadhan food stalls are ail Halal.

Coming under scrutiny yesterday were the popular Gadong Ramadhan market (Gerai Ramadhan Gadong) and stalls at the National Stadium area in Berakas.

At the Gadong market, inspections were carried out on some 50 food stalls. The division had earlier yesterday asked for the cooperation of vendors to assist in the matter.

The vendors were also told to keep documents such as receipts of their purchases with them at the market, so that the Halal inspectors could examine them and ensure that every facet of the food sold at their stalls are Halal, especially meat which must comply with the `Brunei Halal' certification and purchased from recognised sources, an officer told the Bulletin.

A team of 12 officers were involved in the Gadong market inspections, led by Hj Hamdani Osman.

According to one of the officers, experienced inspectors usually could tell whether the meat sold was local or not.

And if they suspected the meat to be imported or dubious, the officers would carry out a further investigation that - usually involved tailing the vendors to ascertain the true origins of the meat.

According to Hj Hamdani, the inspection is an annual activity conducted to ensure the `Halalness' of food sold during the holy month of Ramadhan.

The officers yesterday said they were satisfied with their inspection, which showed that vendors are truly complying and cooperating.

The Ramadhan stalls at the National Stadium were meanwhile inspected by a team of 15 officers from the same division, led by Pg Hj Adnan Hj Momin, Religious Enforcement Officer at the Food Control For Halal Food Division.

During the operation, several stall operators were interviewed on the nature and origin of the meat used, and was asked to produce purchase receipts for the meat and poultry.

Pg Hj Adnan later said they were satisfied with the inspections at the National Stadium. He added that the vendors were abiding by the rules set by the Food Control For Halal Food Division of the Syariah Affairs Department.

Meanwhile the sivision stated it would be carrying out more inspections throughout the holy month of Ramadhan.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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