Halal minced meat, ground beef and processed products

They are made by plants holding halal certification from recognised bodies, covering the meat and the other ingredients. The certificate is available per lot on request.

The species, the cuts used and the fat content are set out in the specification and on the label. Mechanically separated meat is used only if agreed, and must then be declared as such.

Minimum quantities for own recipes depend on the producing plant and are agreed per order.

Yes. Halal ground beef (minced beef) is supplied at an agreed fat content, chilled or frozen, in bulk packs or portions. Chilled mince must be kept at 2 °C or colder.

Under Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, chilled minced meat must be kept at no more than 2 °C and chilled meat preparations at no more than 4 °C. Frozen mince and preparations are kept at −18 °C or colder.

Annex VI of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 sets composition criteria for mince sold under the name minced meat: lean minced meat up to 7 % fat, pure beef mince up to 20 % and mince of other species without pork up to 25 %. The label states the maximum fat content, and the value agreed for your order is set out in the specification.

Besides the meat, ingredients such as gelatine, flavourings and their carriers, enzymes and casings must meet the standard of the certifying body. The certification of the producing plant covers the recipe, and changes to the recipe are agreed in writing.

Cones are usually supplied frozen in agreed weights. Composition, for example sliced meat or a mince-based recipe, and the meat content are set out in the specification and on the label.

Cooked products such as sliced kebab meat can be requested, depending on the producing plant. They are meat products under EU hygiene law and come with their own specification and storage conditions.

Chilled preparations such as marinated cuts and fresh burgers have a short use-by date set by the producer. Frozen versions keep longer and suit stock planning; see our guide to storage and shelf life.

Food information must be given in a language easily understood in the country where the product is sold, under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. The label language is agreed per order and destination.

Sausages, burger patties and minced meat for keema can be requested; which products are available depends on the producing plant. Halal status, ingredients and allergens are stated per product, because casings, flavourings and additives also need to be halal.