Positive findings from Irish halal audit on meat

An audit by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) of halal claims on meat has found most companies are compliant with the rules. Animals such as cows, veal, lamb, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, game birds, bison and venison are considered halal, but must be prepared according to Islamic laws for their meat to be suitable for consumption. Audits were conducted in 25 businesses between July 2019 and February 2020. They focused on assessing food business controls to substantiate halal claims made on items being produced or sold. Breaches related to documented controls not reflecting operational checks and the display of certificates regarding the halal status of meat provided by suppliers. The only recommendation from officials was that companies making claims about the halal status of the meat and poultry they sell should ensure information given to consumers is accurate and up to date. Assessing halal claims Consumer-facing food businesses were looked at first, ...