The USDA has yet to roll out the new kosher-halal program, so whether the legislation will be effective remains to be seen. The secretary of agriculture is required to introduce the new program “[a]s soon as practicable.” Stampas said the USDA has been proactive in creating a plan of implementation, but that it may take time to find kosher food companies large enough to meet the government’s purchasing needs.
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 13:28:12 +0000