The Australian National Imams Council has released a report examining poultry slaughtering processes, and has declared a common practice is not halal. Not everyone agrees.
The report declared controlled atmospheric stunning method is not halal.For Muslims around the world, halal certification is an important element in many aspects of life, particularly when it comes to food.
Halal can refer to many aspects of life covered by the teachings of Islam, but is commonly associated with food.READ MORE As a result, the Australian Fatwa Council has given a verdict that this is impermissible for consumption according to halal standards. Mr Dadoun said the findings would impact "a small number" of facilities that process a large percentage of Australian poultry.
He said the report was in line with halal standards around the world, and said ANIC would be "more than happy" to do further testing if other facilities would allow them.Stunning is the process of making animals immobile or unconscious before they are slaughtered for food, and is required for poultry under Australian law.
"Ideally, the gold standard with halal slaughter is that there is no stunning pre-slaughter," he said.
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