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Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Poultry Regulations, 2006

Part XI : Slaughter of Poultry for Own Consumption and for Religious and Cultural Purposes

101. Ritual slaughter of poultry in abattoirs

 

 

Ritual slaughter in abattoirs may be undertaken if the person performing the slaughter-

a) has been authorised in writing by the abattoir owner, after his or her nomination by the religious community; and
b) has the knowledge and physical ability to use the required and approved facilities to execute the bleeding incision in a humane manner.