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Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka yesterday said his ministry and the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress are on the process of introducing a new food quality certificate for non-alcoholic foods and beverages in Sri Lanka.

 “We are discussing this with the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) institution to introduce the quality certificate. And the certification system won’t be a controversial since we can find non-vegetarian and non-alcoholic consumers in all communities in the country,” he said.

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  • Ahamed R Saturday, 23 February 2013 11:29 PM

    what about non vegetarians? why we should pay for others requirements ??? (people who don't have works and other problems get ready to protest) LOL!!! :))

    raviraj Sunday, 24 February 2013 04:04 AM

    angel, you can add spreading communal hatred and indulging in politics to that list

    kumar Sunday, 24 February 2013 03:55 AM

    oh....so he can make money issuing this certification just like the halal certification. Champaka made money by bringing environment tax on cell phone calls when he was the minister of environment. Fuel surcharge tax when he was the minister of electricity. Now this... very innovative...good luck

    Ann Sunday, 24 February 2013 03:44 AM

    This is why I prefer to make stuff at home(esp baked goods and sweets), from scratch... at least I know what goes into them.

    True Sri Lankan Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:37 AM

    Yes this is sub set of Halal certificate

    True Sri Lankan Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:26 AM

    You mean violating others rights is the protection of your own right?

    Mohideen Sunday, 24 February 2013 01:37 AM

    Honestly Muslims will appreciate and part with most of them them, if the Teachings of the Lord Buddha is practiced

    Lanka Putra Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Plagiarism . The minister even could not bring the electricity bill down jus still post after stupidity

    Lanka Putra Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Plagiarism . The minister even could not bring the electricity bill down jus still post after stupidity

    apl Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    This joker has done lot of jokes useless efforts

    Ane Apoi Saturday, 23 February 2013 11:20 PM

    Where these stupids idots are taking the country. Talking about values /foods/ other fatith . When there are many to do develop the country . Foreigner know we are stupid

    elakiri Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Patali... what did you do to S.L Gunasekara.... It's him who should be sitting where you are now. Cheater.. via DM Android App

    luky Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    tell me one thing you have done as a minister than talking ??? via DM Android App

    RASH Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    At least Mr Champika will now look at the Buddhist teachings on food habits and come to terms with other religious teachings as well. via DM iPad app

    Fatima Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    ultimately it Will fail.... via DM Android App

    angel Saturday, 23 February 2013 10:10 AM

    ACBC and food quality??????? A new ministry? Don't they have better things to do like ensure the followers are educated about the five precepts, and to avoid alcohol, murder, respect each other and avoid stealing etc.,?????

    ali Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:43 AM

    Good they olso try 2 earn money they can build tample if u can do somethings 2 ur cominity better

    seyad lankaputra Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:42 AM

    Champika Mahattayo!!! yes, it is good move. you guys are very innovative though as a consumer i have concern over your standards over conflicting non-vegetarian and non-alcholic foods.. this is right way to do things first by self, rather than pointing out at others. good luck!!!

    wimal Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:00 PM

    Buddhists Halal??????

    Azmi Wednesday, 27 February 2013 09:20 AM

    you are great ,, you know about it but our minister dont know ,,see how is our politicians

    Emsee Monday, 25 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Great. Buy halal! via DM Android App

    mohamed Monday, 25 February 2013 08:52 AM

    This is what the AJU is doing, so you want to give it to SLS, may be some ............can make a living,it is a good move

    Ravin Monday, 25 February 2013 07:47 AM

    Aney moda harako...halal means no alcoholic too.

    wise Monday, 25 February 2013 02:52 AM

    all Srilankans abroad feel shy to face other nationalities in those countries,due to a bunch of racists spoiling the image of Srilanka in the world map.

    Mohamed Monday, 25 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Hon Chamipka, its a good move, vegitarian certification is vey good, because majority of indian tourists are vegitarians, definitely there would be a good demand for it . I would like to bting to kind notice, please dont be a guy to arouse hatred among communities, and become popular of it, majority srilankans now looking for ethnicity harmony in srilanka PLEASE THINK AS A LOVING SRILANKAN, NOT A COMMUNAL POLITICIAN via DM Android App

    Road runner Sunday, 24 February 2013 04:29 PM

    water also. to increase revenue.

    mohamed Sunday, 24 February 2013 03:12 PM

    The word "HALAL" & HARAM"
    My non musliim brothers and sisters if you translate this two word in english it is "HYGIENE" & NOTHYGIENE"
    I can not uderstand why ?????????????????????

    Prabath Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:36 AM

    gon part

    YOU AND ME Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:03 PM

    I NEED HALAL CERTIFICATE TO MY KASIPPU PRODUCTION

    smg Sunday, 24 February 2013 01:20 PM

    I think he is onlu second to mr. Wimal, All talk no work, what did he ho as the minister of power and energy? nothing i guess other than incteasing the prices

    ziyanz Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    This is great news. This is infact halal via DM iPad app

    Shan Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Fool of the year!! via DM Android App

    Van der Merwe Sunday, 24 February 2013 11:11 AM

    Even his so called party JHU a copy from BJB and BoBa SENA from Shit-Sena.

    Farzan Sunday, 24 February 2013 07:15 AM

    This man is promoting Racism...

    apl Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM

    This joker has done lot of jokes useless efforts

    sageeth Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    good move via DM Android App

    Truth Saturday, 23 February 2013 06:40 AM

    For sure your asking for trouble..

    shan Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    WTH? why this kolaveri? via DM Android App

    me Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    in a way it has sense. coz few of us know about ingredients in processed foods. eg cheese slices contain gelatin made with cows gelatin to make it smooth. chocolates contain animals fat. and alcohols are used as preservatives etc via DM Android App

    Bandara Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Good move..! via DM Android App

    Saliya Wickremasuriya Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    It's great. I'm a Catholic vegetarian. What the minister is going to do is commendable. The western world, especially America is going on this line. It's a different story that I don't approve a lot of things the minister does. via DM Android App

    hanas Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    good move we can buy certain products with vegetarian certificate via DM Android App

    psy Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    i thing to say, if a muslim is talking for their rights that is "protection of their rights" and when sinhalese talk about their rights , that is " rasicm". why is that? via DM Android App

    lappi Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Thank god finally understood what halal is. so we been consuming foods with alcohol on it (eg: cakes with wine on it) how many of us would have consumed these cakes even Priests. From this halal thing will make a huge different in our food industry. via DM Android App

    S. Kumarihami Saturday, 23 February 2013 06:44 AM

    I want to puke when seeing this hypocrat's judas smile.

    shet Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    its the same.... via DM Android App

    uda balanawa Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    harak...... via DM Android App

    reader Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    reading all these comments make me realize that most peple are narrow minded via DM Android App

    siraboy Saturday, 23 February 2013 02:52 AM

    If you cant beat them, copy them er...bunch of idiots...

    raviraj Saturday, 23 February 2013 02:49 AM

    which ministry does this chap belong and why is Buddha Sasana getting involved in nfood quality certification. Appears they do not know the purpose of their existence

    Ranjit Serasinghe Saturday, 23 February 2013 02:49 AM

    You are stupid to follow a group of fanatics.

    SB Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Best. But who will agree to this??? via DM Android App

    MountainLion Saturday, 23 February 2013 02:37 AM

    Come on, you do not copy a stupid bunch unless you are stupid and you are stupid.

    Siripala Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:18 AM

    These foolish politicians have nothing better to do. They should be horse whipped and butt kicked.

    sobers Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:18 AM

    Worst food are Kottu,fried rice,Biriyani,Pastries, if properly tested they are all adulterated with unwanted chemicals,coloured dye,unauthorised ingredients, the culprits are the PHI's as they are corrupted and more the laws are introduced more "SOMETHING" for them.

    muhammad Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:15 AM

    Interesting indeed, we as Sri Lankans need to find a common ground. If something like an ice cream or chocolate is certified vegeterian, then no body will have any issue. Brilliant

    ghafa Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:06 AM

    This too a kind of HALAL certification.

    S. Kumarihami Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:59 AM

    So its again back to Hallal. What a bunch of idiots, the practice and idea is same only the name changes. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hallal. Hallal means 'approved or allowed'.
    This man champika makes me vomit.
    SKParanawithana.

    DeSelva Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:58 AM

    please stick to non alcoholic.... don't touch the arrack

    Rajash Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:51 AM

    Introduce quality certificate on Politicians.
    All of the current lot will be quality rejected and dumbed

    Milanth Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:49 AM

    Great. Kindly also include REFINED wheat/rice flour and white sugar as food items that have to be certified and/or licensed.

    Sri lankan moor Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    so as per some just because I'm following my religion I'm a fanatic now. please know that the biggest decease is the decease of the heart through hatred . I'm for one don't hate my fellow human beings via DM Android App

    MountainLion Saturday, 23 February 2013 02:36 AM

    Bullshit.

    Alvis Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:18 AM

    Do something positive, my dear friend.
    Stop the hatred and tit for tats.

    echo Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM

    what does this guy and ACBC got to do with food quality and it's certification. who is running the country, is the Maharaja loosing control. he will soon be running only Hambantota the rate development is taking place and he will have no time to worry about the rest of the country so let the others run it n ruin it and good old Sri Lanka will be a WAS! via DM Android App

    Saman Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:23 AM

    you idiot, 1st teach your wife how to dress before you start to issue certificates.

    lee Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:21 AM

    another copycat. they got nothing on their own, new year, gods, holy cow, customs, etc all copied from Hindus.

    Sammy Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:17 AM

    What has ACBC got to do with quality certificates for food items. Is this for countering halal certification? Playing "pandu" with religion!

    Rata Haraka Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:19 AM

    What a serious bunch of jokers. The Thambi's have a 'food standard certification authority', so they also want one. Bunch of fools.

    SLQatar Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:01 AM

    What is the use of existing of SLS Authority,i dont know why interfacing the selected group of buddish fundamentalist


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