Understanding the Hala meat certification process

Understanding the Hala meat certification process

Issuing Halal meat certification is a process that is carried out in order to ensure compliance with Islamic principles and regulations in the preparation, production, packaging and distribution of meat. This certificate assures Muslim consumers that the products they consume are in accordance with Sharia rules and regulations.
Halal meat certification procedures

1. Request and registration:
– Registration: Meat producers or suppliers must submit a request for halal certification to the halal certification organization or institution.
– Providing documents: Applicants must provide complete information related to the process of production, preparation and distribution of meat.

2. Inspection and evaluation:
– Initial inspection: Shariah and health inspectors visit the place of meat production and processing to ensure that all steps are carried out in accordance with Shariah standards.
– Process evaluation: The process of slaughtering, preparation and packaging of meat is carefully checked to be in accordance with halal standards.

3. Education and awareness
– Employee training: Necessary trainings are given to the relevant employees and officials to ensure that all stages of halal meat production are followed correctly.
– Distribution of information: Informing consumers about the importance and benefits of halal meat.

4. Certificate issuance
– Issuance of certification: After evaluating and confirming all the steps, the halal certificate is granted to the manufacturer or supplier.
– Continuous monitoring: Periodic monitoring is done to ensure continuous compliance with halal standards.

Halal standards and regulations
1. Islamic slaughter: Animals must be slaughtered by a Muslim person by mentioning the name of God (Basmillah) and all the blood is removed from the animal’s body.
2. Health and safety: Full compliance with health and safety principles in all stages of meat production and packaging.
3. Equipment: The use of equipment and devices designed for the preparation of halal meat and not in contact with non-halal materials.
4. Separation: Complete separation between halal and non-halal products in all stages of production, packaging and distribution.

Benefits of obtaining a halal meat certificate
1. Consumers’ trust: Creating trust and confidence in Muslim consumers towards the product.
2. Access to new markets: The possibility of entering international markets with Muslim populations.
3. Improving quality: Increasing the quality and hygiene of the product through compliance with strict halal standards.