UK halal and Islamic Economy business reaction to Brexit


Photo: LONDON, UNITED KINIGDOM: The Union Flag flying in front of the clock tower Big Ben, and Palace of Westminster /  IR Stone / Shutterstock.com

On June 23, Britons voted to withdraw from the European Union by a 52 percent to 48 percent margin. What does this mean for Islamic Economy businesses in the United Kingdom?

Food-related businesses were most forthcoming and vocal with their reactions, with most expressing concerns about food legislation and trade tariffs especially for the imports of halal products.

Here are the first reactions, from five Islamic Economy businesses in the UK:

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Brexit
EU Referendum
Food legislation
Food standards
Halal standards