Cultivated meat can be considered Halal and consumed by Muslims, provided they’re sourced and produced in accordance with Halal standards, according to the Korean Muslim Federation (KMF).

The KMF’s Halal Committee recently issued the world’s second fatwa recognising cultivated meat as Halal, following a similar ruling by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore last year. A fatwa is a non-binding legal opinion based on Sharia law, and is an important guideline for Muslims on matters not specifically defined in the Quran.

Halal diets refer to food consumption in accordance with Islamic law. When it comes to meat, this means animals must be slaughtered in a prescribed way, and certain types of meat and byproducts – including pork and blood products – are prohibited.

According to the KMF’s fatwa, a thorough inspection of production facilities and processes is required for final Halal certification. But it’s still a significant development that paves the way for local cultivated meat producers to enter the Halal market and attract Muslim consumers. …

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