Subway Singapore applying for halal certificate
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Popular fastfood chain Subway is in the midst of applying for a halal certificate for its outlets across Singapore, the restaurant said on Wednesday (March 21).
Subway Singapore said in a Facebook post that it has “initiated a halal certification process” and that all its restaurants will service only non-pork protein from Wednesday onwards.
Earlier this year, on Jan 31, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore confirmed in a tweet that the fastfood chain had “shown interest” in applying for halal certification.
“We’ve had a few rounds of discussion with them to help them prepare themselves,” one tweet said.
However, it added that it had yet to receive formal applications for the certification.
In response, Subway Singapore released a statement listing 60 outlets that have stopped selling pork.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary change Subway Singapore is making to its menu?
What is the primary change Subway Singapore is making to its menu?
Subway Singapore will now only offer non-pork protein options in all its restaurants. This includes replacing regular bacon with chicken bacon.
Q.When did Subway Singapore announce it had started the halal certification process?
When did Subway Singapore announce it had started the halal certification process?
Subway Singapore made the announcement on Wednesday, March 21, stating they had initiated the halal certification process via a Facebook post.
Q.Has the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore received a formal application from Subway yet?
Has the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore received a formal application from Subway yet?
No, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore confirmed in a tweet that they had not yet received formal applications for the certification, despite earlier discussions.
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