(410 ILCS 637/5)
Sec. 5.
Definitions.
As used in this Act:
"Advertise" means to engage in promotional activities including, but
not limited to, newspaper, radio, Internet and electronic media, and
television advertising;
the distribution of fliers and circulars; and the display of window and
interior signs.
"Food", "food product", or "food commodity" means any
food or food product inspected as required by law, or any food preparation
from a source approved by the Department of Agriculture, whether raw or
prepared
for human consumption, and whether in a solid or liquid state, including, but
not limited to, any meat, meat product or meat
preparation; any milk, milk product or milk preparation; and any
beverage.
"Food commodity in package form" means a food commodity put up
or packaged in any manner in advance of sale in units
suitable for retail sale and which is not intended for consumption at the point
of manufacture.
"Halal" means prepared under and maintained in strict compliance
with the laws and customs of the Islamic religion including but not limited
to those laws and customs of zabiha/zabeeha (slaughtered according to
appropriate Islamic code), and as expressed by reliable recognized Islamic
entities and scholars.
(Source: P.A. 92-394, eff. 1-1-02.)
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