Doha: Ministry of Public Health made it clear today that the high protein bars from Mars, Bounty, Snickers and Milky Way, which do not conform to the requirements of Muslims, as they contain a bovine protein from non-halal source, are not imported by any authorized dealers in Qatar.
Ministry also clarified that these products differ from the regular products (chocolate bars) offered under the same brand name of Mars, Bounty, Snickers and Milky Way in the local market. These products, available in the local market, meet the requiremnets and are not recalled.
The Ministry stated that the clarification is in response to what has been shared in social media in this regard.
There were posts shared on social media from yesterday about the recall of Mars, Bounty, Snickers, and Milky Way protein bars from the market as they do not confirm to halal requirements.
The ministry confirmed that halal requirements of all imported foods are confirmed through certificates from accredited centers and through special laboratory analysis.
The Ministry of Health urged everyone not to buy the infringing products through Internet or from personal sources as they do not meet the requirements of halal.
The ministry explained that as a precautionary measure, it directed its inspectors to make sure that the markets are free from the infringing items and circulate the notice to all ports to not allow their entry even in non-commercial quantities.
