Issuer: GCC Standardization Organization (GSO); JAKIM Malaysia; MUI / BPJPH Indonesia
Halal requirements for poultry slaughter, handling, storage and transport — mandatory for GCC imports and for many South-East Asian and African markets.
Applies to
Slaughter and processing plants supplying GCC, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Muslim-majority markets
Cold storage and logistics segregating halal product
Key requirements
▸Slaughter by a competent Muslim slaughterman using a sharp blade
▸Recitation of tasmiyah at slaughter
▸Complete severance of the trachea, oesophagus and both jugular veins/carotids in a single cut
▸Prohibition of stunning methods that kill the bird before slaughter (jurisdiction-specific)
▸Segregation of halal product through processing, storage and transport
How buyers cite this in procurement
Cited in EPC contracts for GCC / Malaysia / Indonesia-supplying plants and in operational SOPs. Halal certification body typically named in the RFQ (e.g. JAKIM for MY, BPJPH for ID, ESMA/SFDA-approved bodies for GCC).
Frequently asked
No. Malaysia (JAKIM), Indonesia (BPJPH), Saudi Arabia (SFDA), UAE (ESMA) and others each recognise specific certifying bodies. Confirm your target market's accepted body before certification.
Reference summary only. Official source: GSO / JAKIM / MUI / BPJPH. Last content review: 2026-07-19. Always confirm the current published version of the standard with the issuing body and your certification partner before contract or audit.
