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Morinville Poultry Farm is no longer certified by the Alberta Halal Auditing Service
1. Do you allow stunning?
1. Do you allow stunning?
We take a very strict approach to stunning.
We do not certify Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS)
Any stunning method must not kill the animal
The animal must be alive at the time of slaughter
If there is any doubt, the product is not certified.
2. Do you allow machine slaughter?
2. Do you allow machine slaughter?
No.
AHAS requires that:
Each animal is slaughtered by a trained Muslim individual
The name of Allah is recited for each animal individually
Fully automated or machine-only slaughter systems are not accepted.
3. Why is individual recitation required?
3. Why is individual recitation required?
For meat to be Halal:
The name of Allah must be recited on each animal
Group or automated recitation does not meet our standards
This is a key part of ensuring authenticity.
4. What is Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS), and why don’t you allow it?
4. What is Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS), and why don’t you allow it?
Yes.
If a facility does not meet our standards:
Certification can be suspended or revoked immediately
Products may be rejected
Re-certification requires corrective action and re-inspection
5. What is vertical-cut slaughter and why is it not allowed?
5. What is vertical-cut slaughter and why is it not allowed?
CAS is a method where animals are stunned using gas.
AHAS does not accept this method because:
It is difficult to guarantee the animal is alive at slaughter
It does not meet our strict verification standards
6. How do you prevent cross-contamination?
6. How do you prevent cross-contamination?
We require:
Strict separation between Halal and non-Halal products
Dedicated equipment or thoroughly verified cleaning procedures
Controlled storage and handling
Any risk of contamination results in non-compliance.
7. How often do you inspect facilities?
7. How often do you inspect facilities?
We conduct:
Regular scheduled inspections
Frequent unannounced visits
This ensures facilities remain compliant at all times—not just during planned audits.
8. Do you track who performed the slaughter?
8. Do you track who performed the slaughter?
Yes.
We maintain detailed records including:
The identity of each slaughterman
The animals processed
Dates and operational details
This ensures full traceability and accountability.
9. What makes AHAS different from other certifiers?
9. What makes AHAS different from other certifiers?
Non-profit, community-focused organization
Strong reliance on volunteers
Strict, verification-based approach
No acceptance of questionable methods (e.g., CAS)
Continuous monitoring—not just one-time certification
10. Can certification be revoked?
10. Can certification be revoked?
Yes.
If a facility does not meet our standards:
Certification can be suspended or revoked immediately
Products may be rejected
Re-certification requires corrective action and re-inspection
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