H.A.W.A Animal Welfare Charter- MINIMUM standards for COMMERICAL production

Background:

These standards have been created to guide livestock farms who produce meat for the Halal market taking into account the animals life from birth to death. H.A.W.A believes the animals life is just as important as the way the animal is slaughtered from the religious perspective of Islam and we have a duty as Muslims to take into account the wellbeing of Allah’s other creations no matter their purpose.

In an ideal world Halal meat  should all be HALAL and TAYYIB – it should be sourced from animals reared in an Organic environment with Organic feed, low stocking densities, slaughtered un-stunned, on site with time and care taken, however with the modern world, a growing population and a high supply and demand these standards have been created for all Halal producers to be able to abide by with little or maybe even no adjustment to production systems (for those who already farm to an Organic, High welfare, Tayyib standard). The idea is for a basic standard to be set and then we build and improve upon these standards over time. H.A.W.A’s aim is eventually we have a Halal industry which does Not certify factory farmed meat.

Where adjustments to production systems are needed H.A.W.A recommends a phased approach taking into account that specific countries animal welfare laws, climate and landscape.

Insha’Allah over time Halal meat producers will improve farming systems, food security, correct Halal labelling and carry the reputation of high animal welfare from farm to fork all the while building a sought after reputation in these areas as well as climate aware and sustainable in line with the principles of Islam.

To Access the charter please see the link below- *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A COPYRIGHTED DOCUMENT**

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2j2y2mafdrab05j/HAWA%20AW%20standards.pdf?dl=0