Halal Meat Boston: Our Commitment to Authentic Halal Practices

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته (Peace be upon you), Dear Customers,

At Halal Meat Boston, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your continued trust and for being mindful of the values and responsibilities associated with halal consumption. As Muslims, it is our duty to ensure that the food we consume—especially meat—is prepared according to the principles of Islamic law (Sharia).

It is important to understand that halal certification becomes essential at the time of slaughter, not while the animal is alive. Certification is a process that verifies whether the slaughtering and subsequent handling of the meat meet all Islamic guidelines. This includes ensuring that no non-halal meat is processed using the same equipment and that all steps are carried out with sincerity and adherence to Sharia standards.

At Halal Meat Boston, we uphold the highest standards of halal integrity. We source and bring our own livestock exclusively to slaughterhouses that are certified by reputable halal certification bodies across the United States and Canada. We recognize and respect the work of trusted certification organizations that diligently monitor and enforce compliance with halal methods.

We strictly require hand-slaughtering for every animal processed for our customers. Mechanical slaughter or uncertified methods do not meet our standards. Therefore, we will never purchase meat or take our livestock to any slaughterhouse that is not certified or fails to follow authentic hand-slaughter procedures.

We take halal slaughtering seriously—not just as a business policy, but as a religious and ethical obligation. We also ensure that halal animals are processed in clean facilities that prevent cross-contamination with non-halal meat, including shared machinery such as saw bands or cutting equipment.

If you are a supplier or slaughterhouse interested in doing business with us, please note: you must be halal certified and follow hand-slaughter procedures only.

We appreciate your support and commitment to consuming halal with integrity. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly. Your peace of mind and our shared values are our top priority.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan (May Allah reward you with goodness),
The Halal Meat Boston

USDA

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is a public health agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Its primary mission is to ensure that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. FSIS enforces food safety regulations to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and ensure that food products meet safety standards.

Key functions of FSIS include:

1. Inspection and Regulation: FSIS inspects slaughterhouses, meat and poultry processing plants, and egg product facilities to verify that they adhere to federal food safety standards. This includes ensuring sanitary conditions, correct handling, and proper labeling of food products.
2. Monitoring of Imports: FSIS oversees the import of meat, poultry, and egg products into the U.S. to ensure they meet the same safety and quality standards as domestic products.
3. Enforcement of Labeling Standards: FSIS ensures that food labels are truthful and not misleading, providing consumers with accurate information about the content, origin, and nutritional value of the products they buy.
4. Food Recalls: The agency is responsible for coordinating and managing food recalls when contamination or safety concerns are discovered.
5. Public Health and Consumer Education: FSIS works to educate the public about food safety practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

The FSIS plays a crucial role in safeguarding the U.S. food supply, ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe for consumption.

For More Info: 

1. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/establishments/meat-poultry-and-egg-product-inspection-directory
2. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/fsis-directives/6030.1