This shows, in fact, traces of pork and donkey meat were detected in some beef products. That, while the scandal of horse meat in Europe opens each day a new chapter.
In Mauritius, the license to sell meat is granted by the Ministry of Agro-Industry. The laboratory of the Department of Health conducts analyzes to determine the quality of meat and whether it fit for consumption. The 'final clearance is given by the Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agro-Industry. In other words, it is this department that determines whether the meat can be sold on the local market or not.
Lack of equipment to determine the origin of meat
While the scandal shakes Europe and a South African study came highlight the possibility of some "intruder" to slide in properly labeled food products, doubts began to be distilled in the country. With a sobering statement from the Ministry of Agro-Industry. Contacted by The Morning, a spokesman has said the department has a laboratory where extensive testing can be performed. However, it is not sufficiently equipped to determine the origin of the meat, so to see if the meat is bovine or contains something else.
On halal-certified, Nissar Ramtoolah, president of the Jumah Mosque, says the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Halaal Trust has said that halal meat is controlled by the 'South African Meat Wholesalers Muslim and Muslim Organizations', which provide label halal meat and other products in South Africa.
According to him, the MJC Halaal Trust is a committee that can be completely trusted. "Each shipment of halal products is duly inspected before being certified. The products are strictly controlled, "says Nissar Ramtoolah.
The study published in South Africa reported the presence of pig, donkey meat and chicken in beef products. These "ingredients" however, are not mentioned on the labels.