Dr' Abdullah Salim Abu Ruwaida

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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.[phone]
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• 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

• Australia
• The Perth Mosque of Western Australia
• Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in
  Australia, Sydney
• The Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South
  Australia
• Al Iman Islamic Society Inc. (AIS),
  Collingwood, Victoria.
• The Australia Federation of Islamic Councils Inc,
  Sydney, Australia
• Islamic Association of Katanning W. Australia
• Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria,
  Australia
• Australian Halal Food Services (AHFS)

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• New Zealand
• Federation of Islamic Association in New Zealand
  (FIANZ).
• Netherlands
• Control Office of Halal Slaughtering, The Hague.
• Denmark
• The Islamic Cultural Centre, Copenhagen
• France 
• Association Rituelle de la Grande Mosquee de
  Lyon, France
• Association A Votre Service (AVS), Paris,
• Association Finisterienne Pour La Culture Arab
  Islamique, Brest
• Mosque Evry Courcouronnes, Evry, France

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• Ireland
• Islamic Foundation of Ireland, Dublin
• Germany
• Islamic Zentrum Munchen , Munchen Freimann,
• Islamisches Zentrum Achen, Aachen
• Islamic Society of Siegburg e.v, Siegburg.
• USA
• Halal Transactions of Omaha, Nebraska, USA
• Islamic Services of America, IOWA, USA
• International Institute for Islamic Thought,
  Herndon ,Virg., USA
• Islamic Society of Area Washington (ISWA)
• The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of
  America, Chicago

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• Brazil
• Islamic Dissemination Centre for Latin America
• Federation of Muslims Associations in Brazil,
  Paulo s.p. Brazil
• Spain
• The Islamic Cultural Centre , Madrid , Spain
• Cordoba Halal Institute , Cordoba
• Austria  
• Islamic Centre for Documintation and Information
• United Kingdom
• Halal food Authority (HFA),London, UK

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• South Africa
• South African National Authority- Durban
  (S.A.N.H.A)
• National Independent Halal Trust
• Muslim Judicial Council (CAPS)
• Namibia
• Namibia Halal Trust in collaboration with Alhouda
  Association
• Canada
• Islamic Society of North America
• The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of Canada
  (IFANCA), Toronto, Canada

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• Argentine
• The Halal Catering Argentina, Buenos Aires,
• Islamic Center of Argentine
• Philippines
• (IDCP) Dawah Council of Philippines
• Uruguay
• Uruguayan Islamic Center

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• Paraguay
• Centro Benefico Cultural Islamico, Asunasion,
  Paraguay
• Singapore
• Ugama Islamic Council - Islamic Religious Council
  of Singapore
• Japan
• Islamic Centre , Tokyo
• Tanzania
• The National Muslim Council of Tanzania, (BAKWATA)

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• Kenya
• Supreme Council of Kenya Muslim, Nairobi
• South Korea
• Korean Muslim Student Association, Seoul
• Switzerland
• Islamic Centre, Geneva
• China
• China Islamic Association , Beijng China

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List of Accredited Islamic Associations in
Foreign Countries

• Ethiopia
• Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (Oromiya)
• Thailand
• The Central Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT)
• India
• Jamiat- Ulama- I- Hind, Delhi
• Jamiat- Ulama- E- Hind, Aligarh
• Jamiat- Ulama- E- Hind, Hyderabad
• Jamiat- Ulama- E- Hind, Maharashtra
• Jamiat- Ulama- E- Hind,Patiala, Punjab
• Mahkama-E-Sharia, Delhi
• Jamiat- Ulama- E- Hind, Lucknow
• Jamiat- Ulama-E-Hind, Kalkuta
• Jamiat-Ulama-Andhra Pradesh/ Zaheerabad
• Muslim Sunnath Jamath Mosque, Coimbatore

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