HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS

RCW 69.91
in effect

RCW 69.91.010 Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Food product" includes any article other than drugs, whether in raw or prepared form, liquid or solid, or packaged or unpackaged, and that is used for human consumption. (2) "Halal" means a food product prepared, processed, and maintained in strict accordance with the requisites of Islamic principles and customs including, but not limited to, the slaughter of an animal and preparation thereof for human consumption. (3) "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Food product" includes any article other than drugs, whether in raw or prepared form, liquid or solid, or packaged or unpackaged, and that is used for human consumption. (2) "Halal" means a food product prepared, processed, and maintained in strict accordance with the requisites of Islamic principles and customs including, but not limited to, the slaughter of an animal and preparation thereof for human consumption. (3) "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations.

RCW 69.91.020 Sale of "halal" food products prohibited if not halal — Representations.

No person may knowingly sell or offer for sale any food product marked, stamped, tagged, branded, labeled, or represented as halal when that person knows that the food product is not halal and when the representation is likely to cause a prospective purchaser to believe that it is halal. Such a representation may be made in any language, orally or in writing, or by display of a sign, mark, insignia, or simulation. No person may knowingly sell or offer for sale any food product marked, stamped, tagged, branded, labeled, or represented as halal when that person knows that the food product is not halal and when the representation is likely to cause a prospective purchaser to believe that it is halal. Such a representation may be made in any language, orally or in writing, or by display of a sign, mark, insignia, or simulation.

RCW 69.91.030 Penalty — Violation of chapter is violation of the consumer protection act.

(1) A person who violates this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. (1) A person who violates this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.

RCW 69.91.900 Short title.

This chapter may be known and cited as the halal food consumer protection act. This chapter may be known and cited as the halal food consumer protection act.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=69.91&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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