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One of the vital components of the halal program of a country is the halal slaughterhouse where animals intended for consumers of halal shall be slaughtered according to Islamic rites. To pass judgment of whether the slaughterhouse meets the necessary requirements for halal compliance, many procedures and protocols will be done. The slaughterhouse, being a basic facility, needs to be established in a community for various important reasons. It serves as an important component for animal disease prevention, assuring the safety of meat to protect the health of the consuming public as well as maintaining hygiene and sanitation for sustainable environment. A successful halal slaughterhouse needs support mechanisms such as an enabling law or local legislation, participatory approach of all stakeholders from government, private entities or organizations and consumers. The vibrant halal food industry needs the necessary tools and strong foundation that connect the country into the international halal market. Towards this, it is essential that there is an available Halal Accredited Slaughterhouse which foreign partners could look into and give their approval.

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Kuit, Norodin
Norodin A. Kuit, DVM, studied doctor of veterinary medicine at Gregorio Araneta Universty Fpundation, Halal Lead Auditor. Muslim Mindanao Halal certification board, inc.

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