Slaughterhouse Investigation Questionnaire

Transparency Note: Completing this questionnaire voluntarily earns your establishment a Green RAG status entry on our global supplier directory, increasing visibility to consumers who require HMC-equivalent standards. Partial responses receive an Amber status; non-response receives a Red status with a "Declined to Participate" note.

1 Establishment Identification

Establishment / Abattoir Name *

Country *

City / Region *

Full Address

Contact Name *

Contact Email *

2 Certification and Oversight

Halal Certification Body *

Is there continuous (24/7) on-site Muslim monitoring? *

Yes – 24/7 Periodic audit only No independent monitoring

If periodic, how often is the audit conducted?

Can you provide batch certificates traceable to individual slaughter records?

Yes On request No

3 The Slaughterman (Dhabih)

Is every slaughterman a practising Muslim? *

All slaughtermen are Muslim Some are Muslim, some are not No Unknown / Not verified

Is the Tasmiyah (Bismillah) recited by the slaughterman for every individual animal? *

4 Method of Slaughter

Slaughter method used: *

Manual (hand) slaughter only Mechanical slaughter only Both – mixed line

Direction of cut: *

Horizontal (traditional Dhabh) Vertical Mixed / varies by line

Are all four vessels checked to confirm severance (Hulqum, Mari', both Wadajayn)?

Yes – post-cut inspection No Unknown

Approximate line speed (animals/birds per hour) for the fastest line:

6 Animal Handling and Welfare

Are live animals shackled / hoisted before slaughter?

Yes – before the cut No – only after the cut No shackling used

Is CO₂ / gas stunning or gassing used at any point?

Yes No

8 Supply Chain and Chain of Custody

Is your Halal meat processed on the same line or machinery as non-Halal or Mashkook meat?

No – fully segregated Same line, cleaned between runs Yes – no segregation Unknown

How is Halal status maintained through packaging and distribution?

9 Additional Information

Is there anything else you would like to disclose or clarify about your Halal process?

Are you willing to receive a physical inspection visit from a HalalTracker representative?

Yes No Happy to consider

10 Publication Consent

I consent to the above responses being published on HalalTracker in full, with the date of submission. *

Full Name of Signatory *

Role / Position *