Supply of Qurbani Meat and Offal during Eid al-Adha in England and Wales full consultation
Applies to England and Wales
Detail of outcome
The Partnership Working Group Sub-Group (PWG SG) on direct supply continue to work towards a proportionate sustainable long-term approach for the supply of Qurbani meat and offal during Eid al-Adha. While this work continues, agreed industry-led mitigations are applied to support supply under conditions that ensure appropriate levels of public health protection
Further information is available via the Halal Food Information Centre (HFIC) website.
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
The consultation sought views from stakeholders on whether changes should be introduced to the chilling requirements of Qurbani meat and offal supplied from slaughterhouses in England and Wales during the period of Eid al-Adha.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views from stakeholders on whether changes should be introduced to the chilling requirements of Qurbani meat and offal supplied from slaughterhouses in England and Wales during the period of Eid al-Adha.
This consultation focuses on the proposals detailed in this document and, subject to the outcome, a further consultation may take place to focus on implementation. This two-stage approach allows stakeholder engagement and contribution throughout the process.
This consultation will be of most interest to:
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consumers (particularly the Muslim Community who consume Qurbani meat and offal)
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Muslim representatives
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slaughterhouse operators supplying Qurbani meat and offal
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butchers receiving/supplying Qurbani meat and offal
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food law enforcement officers
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meat Industry trade bodies