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Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service

Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service

  • Commercial licenses

A proactive electronic service provided through the Balady platform that allows the owner, commercial registration manager, or an authorized representative to apply for an Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service, provided that the necessary conditions are met. The application can only be submitted during the designated period, and the permit is issued free of charge for four days only. The permit can be printed via the My Requests service without the need to visit the municipality.
Once the commercial license is canceled, any related permits will be automatically revoked.

  •  Access the Balady portal, navigate to Commercial Licenses, and select Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service.
  • Select the applicant’s role.
  • Enter the Unified License Number.
  • Verify the license activity, status, and application period.
  • Agree to the permit conditions and requirements.
  • The municipality reviews the application.
  • A municipal inspection visit is conducted to ensure compliance.
  • The municipality approves the request.
  • The applicant receives a notification via SMS.
  • Print the permit from the My Requests service on the Balady platform.

For more details, please refer to the following link

  •  The kitchen must have a contract with a licensed veterinarian to supervise the slaughtering process before and after slaughter during Eid Al-Adha.
  • All workers involved must hold valid health certificates.
  • A dedicated space for slaughtering, skinning, and cutting must be provided, meeting health requirements. Slaughtering inside food preparation and cooking areas is strictly prohibited.
  • The applicant must contract with a municipality-approved company for waste removal and provide designated containers for slaughter waste outside the kitchen.
  • All necessary tools and equipment for slaughtering and skinning must be available.
  • Sufficient containers must be provided to collect bones, slaughter waste, hair, and hides.
  • Adequate access to safe and clean water must be ensured.
  • The slaughtering must be well-organized, preventing overcrowding of slaughtered animals, and a numbering system should be implemented.
  • A clearly visible sign displaying the slaughtering service fees must be installed.

Individuals

Target Category

1-10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal

Service channels

Service release date

Commercial licenses

Product

Arabic

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Free

Service Cost

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