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Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Ostrich Regulations, 2007

Part XI : Slaughter of Ostriches for own Consumption and for Religious and Cultural Purposes

115. Ritual slaughter of ostriches in abattoirs

 

 

Ritual slaughter of birds in abattoirs may be undertaken if the person performing the slaughter -

a) has been authorised in writing by the abattoir owner, after his or her nomination by the religious community; and
b) has the knowledge and physical ability to use the required and approved facilities to execute the bleeding incision in a humane manner.