CountryUnited States
RegionNorth America
StunningNo stunning; hand slaughter only.
About HFSAA
HFSAA is a US certifier known for strict "zabiha" standards: hand slaughter by a Muslim with no stunning, and on-site monitoring. It certifies meat suppliers, restaurants and stores, mainly in North America.
How to check a certificate
- Look for the logo on the pack or a certificate displayed in the restaurant, with an expiry date.
- Search the business or product on HFSAA's official website.
- Be wary of logos that look similar but are not the official mark.
Scholars differ on stunning and machine slaughter — see Is stunned meat halal? and machine-slaughtered chicken.