Approved arrangement documentation will be used during audits conducted by departmental auditors. Arrangements must be updated and approved if any significant variations are made. Significant variations must be sent to halal.exportmeat@aff.gov.au for consideration by the department before implementation.
Significant variations that require approval before they can be implemented include (but are not limited to):
- A variation to a person listed in management or control of the halal certification operations
- A variation to a person who may sign halal certificates on behalf of the AIO
- A variation that may adversely affect the accuracy and completeness of any halal certificates for red meat and red meat products for export issued in accordance with the approved arrangement
- A variation that may adversely affect the department’s ability to assess whether a certificate has been issued completely and correctly
- A variation that changes the AIO’s training program for Muslim slaughtermen.
The department may also require the holder of an approved arrangement to vary the approved arrangement if there is reason to believe the system of controls is no longer satisfactory to ensure there will be reasonable grounds for halal certificates to be issued.
More information
For more information about the application process please contact the Meat Export Branch.
Email: halal.exportmeat@aff.gov.au
Address: GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
Phone: 1800 900 090
Related Departmental website links:
Approved Islamic Organisation Approved Arrangement Requirements