Rotterdam port recognised as complying with Sharia law
The port of Rotterdam has been officially recognised as halal at the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF). This means the door is open to trade with Islamic distributors.
Last year, the port announced it was to be a distribution centre for halal-certified imported products from Indonesia and Malaysia for the European market. A spokesman for Rotterdam city council confirmed yesterday that an official halal certificate has now been awarded during WIEP in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. The Dutch port has now become the first European port where products are distributed according to Islamic laws.
Mayor Ivo Opstelten of Rotterdam was a guest at WIEP. He spoke with the Indonesian president and the premier of Kuwait among others. Former Premier Ruud Lubbers was also in Kuala Lumpur in his capacity as Minister of State.
Source: NIS News, 31 May 2007
