UP govt bans sale of halal certified products with immediate effect

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of halal-certified products after Lucknow police booked some organisations for providing forged certificates to retailers.

“In the interest of public health, production, storing, distribution and sale of halal certified edible items banned in Uttar Pradesh with immediate effect,” the official order stated.

Uttar Pradesh | Food Commissioner’s Office issues order, “In the interest of public health, production, storing, distribution and sale of halal certified edible items banned in Uttar Pradesh with immediate effect.” pic.twitter.com/G9GXLPj83n

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The move comes after Lucknow police on Friday registered a case against a company and a few other organisations for allegedly exploiting people’s religious sentiments to boost sales by providing forged halal certificates.

According to a separate UP government decree, pharmaceuticals, medical gadgets, and cosmetic items bearing halal-certified labelling would face legal action.