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Title: Dr. Abdullah Salim Abu Ruwaida

1
UAE-Rules and Regulations Governing the
Accreditation of Islamic Associations in Foreign
Countries

Dr. Abdullah Salim Abu Ruwaida
Public Health Environment Consultant
General Secretariat of Municipalities
P.O.Box 5665, Dubai, U.A.E
Tel.9714 2237785
Fax 9714 2236136
E-mailruwaidah_at_baladiat.gov.ae
World Halal Conference Exhibition
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
11-13 November 2008

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UAE-Rules and Regulations for the Accreditation
of Islamic Associations in Foreign Countries

Introduction
UAE Rules Regulations for Halal Slaughtering
Conditions for the Accreditation of Islamic
Associations in Foreign Countries
Accreditation Procedure
Responsible Bodies for Accreditation and Control
of Halal Certification
Accredited Islamic Associations Worldwide

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UAE-Rules and Regulations Governing the
Accreditation of Islamic Associations in Foreign
Countries

Introduction
The UAE is a free trade country, and thereto
after it facilitates smooth flow and fair trade
in animal products (meat poultry products) from
different countries in the world for supplying
its population and also for re-export.
As a Muslim country, the UAE is keen that all
imported meat and poultry products, beside being
of high quality and safe, they should be sourced
from animals that are slaughtered according to
Islamic Rites and processed under adequate
hygienic conditions as well.

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UAE-Rules and Regulations Concerning Lawful
Slaughtering and Accreditation of Islamic
Associations An Overview

The Federal Law No. 4 of 1979 and its Executive
Regulation (Ministerial Resolution No. 26 of
1984) Concerning Repression of Commercial Fraud
and Deception in Commercial Transactions.
GSM Decree No. 5/1985 Concerning Hygiene
Requirements and Lawful Slaughtering of Livestock
and Poultry.
Decision No. 3/33/92-2 /1992 Concerning the
Recognized Form of Halal Slaughtering
Certificate.
GSM Decision No. 8/52/2000 Guidelines for Legal
and Health Requirements for Establishing
Operating of Abattoirs.
UAE-Standard No. 993/2000 Concerning Animal
Slaughtering Requirements According to Islamic
Law.
GSM Decree No. 32/2005 Concerning the Conditions
and Procedures for the Accreditation of Islamic
Associations Supervising Halal Slaughtering in
Foreign Countries.

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Lawful Slaughtering of Animals

A - Requirements of the Animal to be Slaughtered
It should be of those permitted to be eaten (as
Halal) by Muslims, such as sheep, goats, cattle,
camels, poultry, rabbits, non-predatory animals
and birds, etc.
Not permitted Animals
Pigs, dogs, domestic donkeys, elephants, mules
Predatory animals and birds such as lions,
tigers, bears, eagles, falcons
Carrion, strangled and fatally beaten animals
Dead animals through unlawful treatment or which
has been dedicated to any purpose other than God.
Animal should be alive and healthy at the time of
slaughter.

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Lawful Slaughtering of Animals

The animal must be adequately rested before
slaughter for 12hrs.
Water is to be offered to the animal before
slaughter.
Feed should be withheld 12hrs before slaughter.
The animal should not be slaughtered in front of
the other.
The knife is to be sharpened before slaughter.
The neck of the animal is to face Mecca
(Al-kiblah), and the slaughterer should face
Al-kiblah if possible .

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Lawful Slaughtering of Animals

B- Requirements of Slaughterer and Slaughter Tool
1- The Slaughterer
The slaughterer must be Muslim or Kitabi
(Christian or Jewish).
He must be mature, sane
A Muslim woman is allowed to slaughter, if she
meets the above criteria and abides by Islamic
uniform .
2- Slaughter Tool
Slaughter tool ( the knife ) should be clean and
sharp that cuts by its sharp edge and not by its
weight .
It should not have teeth or grooves.
It should not be made of bones or nails.
If automatic slaughtering is used, the system
should be adjusted to cut the animals trachea,
esophagus and jugular veins without cutting the
whole neck, and this should be done from the
front side.

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Lawful Slaughtering of Animals

C- Requirements of Slaughtering Slaughter
Method
Ritual Islamic slaughter ( Al-thakah) can be done
by one of the methods Slaughter (Al-thabh)
Slaying (Al-nahr) and Stabbing (Al-agr).
Animals slaughter should be made from the front
side( towards the chest) and not from behind
(towards the back).
It should be carried out by cutting the animals
trachea, esophagus and jugular veins.
Clearing the throat and separating the head of
the animal are not permitted at the time of
slaughter.
In case of using low voltage electrical stunning
(on head only), animals should remain alive
this can be indicated by animal movement after
such exposure.
Beating on head or any means, such as using of
bolt shot pistol or non-penetrative percussion or
stunning by carbon dioxide are not permitted.
Skinning and/or cutting parts of animals body is
not allowed before the animals death.
Gods name should be invoked on the animal to be
slaughtered In the Name of God and God is Great
(Bismillah wa Allah Akbar ) .

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Lawful Slaughtering of Animals

D- Requirements of Place of Slaughter and Storage
Slaughter should not be performed in places and
with tools used for pigs or other animals which
are unlawful for Muslims to eat.
Meat processed for Muslims should not be
processed in the same machines used for pork or
other similar meat.
Meat designated for Muslims should be stored and
transported in special stores and with special
vehicles, other than those used for pork meat or
other unlawful meat.

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Lawful Slaughtering of Animals

E- Requirements of Inspection, Certification and
Stamps
Each lot of imported meat and poultry products
should be accompanied with Halal certificate
issued by an accredited Islamic association
proving that slaughtering has been carried out
according to Islamic Rites.
The Halal Certificate should be attested by UAE
Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin or
by their authorized representative (a GCC, an
Arab or Islamic country).
Carcasses (chilled or frozen) or final containers
of special meat cuts should be branded with the
Islamic association official stamp.
The stamp should be tamper proof and branding ink
should be stable and food grade (unharmful to
health).

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Conditions for Accreditation of Islamic
Associations in Foreign Countries (GSM Decision
No. 32/2005)

The Islamic Association (IA) that supervises
Halal slaughtering for the UAE in foreign
countries must be recognized and meet all legal
requirements of the country that it is existing
in.
Must have a permanent residence in the country of
origin.
Should have an organizational chart defining the
responsibilities and duties of its employees,
name and position of the authorized person to
sign of Halal slaughtering certificates and the
acting person.
Should have the technical manpower required for
an effective supervision and control of Halal
slaughtering.
Should comply with UAE Standard No.993/1993 for
slaughtering animals according to Islamic Law,
and GSM Decision No. 8/52/2000, dated 09/02/2000
on Lawful Halal Slaughtering.

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Conditions for Accreditation of Islamic
Associations in Foreign Countries (GSM Decision
No. 32/2005)

Should issue Halal slaughtering certificate
similar to the certificate form approved by the
UAE, and the certificate should have serial
numbers.
Should have a section for Halal slaughtering,
equipped with documentary system for all the
records required for the work ( records for the
inspectors or supervisors, slaughter men,
supervised slaughterhouses, issued Halal
certificates, etc.), to refer to when needed or
requested by the GSM.
Should have its own inspectors/supervisors of the
slaughterhouses, and the number of
slaughterhouses supervised by each inspector must
not exceed three.
Should have a system for selecting inspectors and
slaughter men and issuing them labor cards (work
permits).
Should have training system for supervisors and
slaughter men to increase their efficiency and
skills.

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Conditions for Accreditation of Islamic
Associations in Foreign Countries (GSM Decision
No. 32/2005)

Must be involved in charity, humanitarian aid or
any other service activities for Moslems.
Must have a system how to issue certificates, and
to keep and secure stamps, signatures and other
related documents.
Must send to the GSM copies of the signatures of
the person authorized to sign the Halal
certificates and the acting person.
Must send an annual report to the GSM showing its
activities, accomplishments and number of Halal
certificates it issued.
Commercial companies or individuals will not be
accredited to supervise Halal slaughtering in
favor of the UAE.
No Association will be accredited unless it
agrees to the above mentioned conditions.

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Procedures for the Accreditation of Islamic
Associations in Foreign Countries (GSM Decision
No. 32/2005)

The Islamic association (IA) must meet all
conditions and requirements mentioned before for
accrediting Islamic associations in foreign
countries.
It should submit, through official channels, an
application to the GSM accompanied by all
required documents proving its compliance with
the said requirements.
Should provide a letter confirming its commitment
to cover all expenses involved (travel, lodging
and transportation) for a delegation representing
the GSM to prove its compliance, if needed.
The application will be evaluated by the
concerned committees of the GSM.
If the concerned committees recommend an
approval, this will be forwarded to the GSM
Council to decide either to accredit the IA or to
send a delegation to it to prove its compliance.

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Procedures for the Accreditation of Islamic
Associations in Foreign Countries (GSM Decision
No. 32/2005)

If the application is denied (rejected), the
Association will be informed about the reasons of
the rejection, through the official channels.
Re-application for accreditation is permitted
following the same procedure, if the IA rectifies
the reasons of rejection and meets the
requirements.
If the application is accepted, the Association
will be accredited to supervise Halal
slaughtering for the UAE in its country of
residence.
If the need arises, coordinated or surprise
visits can be undertaken to the accredited
associations to ensure that they are fulfilling
their commitments, or to re-assess and renew the
accreditation.

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Responsible Bodies for Accreditation and Control
of Halal Certificates
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WORLD MAP
Accredited Islamic Associations in the World
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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries