Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Red Meat Regulations, 2004Part XI : Slaughter of Animals for own Consumption and for Religious and Cultural Purposes [Section 22(1)(c)] [Section 7(a),(b)]130. Ritual slaughter of animals in abattoirs |
Ritual slaughter of animals 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. |