The animal to be slaughtered shall be an animal that is Halal.

A certificate shall be issued by a veterinary authority which attests that animals to be slaughtered are healthy.

The animal to be slaughtered shall be alive at the time of slaughter. The slaughtering procedure should not cause torture to animals. Amputation of any part from the body of animal is prohibited while the animal is alive.

Only animals fed on proper feed are permitted for slaughtering following the standard veterinary procedure.

If animals have arrived from long distance, they should first be allowed to rest before slaughtering.