BEEF & LAMB MEAT

Halal Slaughter: Standards for Cutting, Packaging, Freezing, and Export with the Highest Levels of Safety and Quality

Halal meat is one of the most sought-after food products globally, especially in Muslim-majority countries. To ensure its quality and suitability, the halal slaughter process requires adherence to strict standards for cutting, packaging, and freezing, following the highest safety and quality measures

✅  The process begins with the halal slaughter, which must follow Islamic principles, including

📌 Mentioning the name of Allah over the animal.

📌 Using a sharp knife to ensure a quick and humane process

📌 Ensuring complete blood drainage.

✅ Parts of the Carcass and Their Uses

📌 Neck and Shoulder (Neck & Clod): Used in slow cooking and soups.

📌 Ribs (Fore Rib and Thin Rib): Perfect for roasting or barbecuing

📌 Chest (Brisket): Ideal for grilling and slow cooking.

✅ Parts of the Carcass and Their Uses

After slaughter, the carcass is processed into various parts using advanced equipment

📌 Cutting: The meat is classified based on quality and intended use  (e.g., grilling or slow

📌 Sanitization: Equipment is sterilized to ensure hygienic processing.

📌 Packaging: The meat is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.

Freezing and Preservation

📌 Meat is immediately chilled after cutting to a temperature of 0-4°C.

📌 It is frozen at -18°C or lower to preserve quality over extended periods.

📌 Vacuum-sealing techniques are used to prevent bacterial growth and maintain freshness

✅ Quality and Safety Standards

To ensure high-quality exports, the following standards are maintained

📌 Health Certifications: Obtaining halal certifications and global quality certificates like ISO and HACCP.

📌 Laboratory Testing: Conducting regular tests to ensure the meat is free from diseases.

📌 Appropriate Packaging: Using internationally approved and safe packaging materials

✅ Export Process

📌 The meat is packed in refrigerated containers designed to maintain the required temperature during transit. All necessary documents, such as halal certifications and health certificates, are attached to the shipment

📌 Adhering to safety and quality standards in halal slaughter, cutting, freezing, and packaging is essential to deliver a product that meets the demands of global markets.

📌 This commitment to excellence builds trust among consumers and opens wider opportunities for export