Woolworths sells both standard chicken (which is often halal-slaughtered due to export markets but not certified) and explicitly Halal-certified chicken, identifiable by black bags for hot chickens in select stores or specific brands like "Al Sadiq," requiring you to check labels for certification. While most chicken in Australia is halal-slaughtered, official certification ensures compliance with Islamic law, with separate handling for certified products like hot chickens in black bags at certain stores.
Since then there has been a progressive drift from just the Islamic ritual slaughter of beef for export markets to the current situation where almost all of the beef, lamb, chicken sold in Coles, Woolworths and IGA supermarkets is halal slaughtered, although not sold as such and halal certification of most essential ...
In addition to the Woolworths pre packed plain rolls and breads which are Halaal, selected Woolworths baking products are manufactured at a SANHA certified facility and will bear the SANHA logo.
Halal is the only chicken that has been properly slaughtered under the Islamic principles and certified. As Australia lacks national halal certification, it is the consumer who needs to be more responsible by determining where they get the product and how to check halal product in Australia by purchasing.
To know if chicken is halal, look for a specific halal certification logo on the packaging, check the ingredients for non-halal items (like pork derivatives or alcohol), and verify the Meat Establishment (EST) number on raw meat using online databases to confirm it comes from a certified Islamic abattoir. Halal chicken must be slaughtered humanely by a Muslim in the name of God, with blood drained, and processed in a clean facility.
Popular halal chicken brands include El-Amin's (Coles), La Ionica, Lilydale, and Steggles, with many brands offering certified products, especially in Australia, often identifiable by specific certification logos like ANIC or AFIC, ensuring adherence to Islamic dietary laws, though for value-added products, checking ingredients is key. Other brands like Cordina, Golden Farms, and local suppliers like Mabrouk & Sons and Peter's Poultry also offer halal options.
KFC's halal status varies significantly by location; it's fully halal in many Muslim-majority countries (like the UAE, Pakistan) but mixed or non-halal in Western countries (US, UK, Australia), where some individual franchises might source halal-certified chicken, though often not the whole menu or without potential cross-contamination, and KFC generally doesn't advertise specific halal stores. In regions like the UK, specific locations are certified and audited by bodies like the Halal Food Authority, while in Australia, suppliers might be halal-certified, but not all stores, leading to a complex situation, requiring customers to check with their local branch or look for dedicated halal eateries.
Al Sadiq is Woolworths' store brand for halal certified meat . Meat with other Woolworths store brands are not guaranteed to be halal. Some, but not all, Coles and Woolworths stores have a small halal meat section. You're more likely to find them in areas that have a lot of Muslim residents.
The vast majority of meat slaughtered in Australia is Halal and most Coles and Woolworth is Halal.
Yes, Aldi Australia stocks halal-certified chicken, but you need to check the packaging for the specific Meat Establishment Number (EST), often "2060," and verify it online or on the package to confirm it's halal, as Aldi itself doesn't certify all its products; look for the EST number on raw chicken and confirm with a search on sites like halal food or halalfood.com.au.
Are Lilydale products Halal? Yes, Lilydale chicken is Halal accredited by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC).
Woolworths sources its meat primarily through its dedicated supply chain business, Greenstock, which partners directly with thousands of Australian farmers, feedlots, and processors like Teys Australia, V&V Walsh, and Hilton Foods for processing and packaging, ensuring a consistent supply of Australian beef, lamb, and pork. These partnerships involve long-term relationships and investments, with Greenstock managing the logistics from farm to store for freshness.
KFC in Australia is not universally halal, but many locations use chicken from suppliers like Steggles and Lilydale that are certified halal, meaning the meat itself is processed according to Islamic law. However, most individual stores aren't fully certified due to potential cross-contamination with non-halal ingredients or practices in the kitchen, so you need to check with specific locations or use Halal Advisor for certified stores, as only a few truly offer halal-certified food.
All Woolworths brand chicken products use RSPCA Approved chicken. Woolworths sources chicken for its range of Woolworths brand chicken products from Australian RSPCA Approved farms. These farms take pride in raising their birds in an enriched barn environment.
Yes, Steggles chicken is Halal accredited by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc. (AFIC).
100% of Woolworths Own Brand fresh chicken and ingredient chicken (where chicken is a defined ingredient) in Woolworths Own Brand products comes from higher welfare RSPCA Approved farms (1). The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme focuses on improving farm animal welfare.
ALL Coles & Woolworths red meat & poultry products, excluding pork (obviously), are Halal slaughtered including beef, lamb and chicken.
To know if chicken is halal, look for a specific halal certification logo on the packaging, check the ingredients for non-halal items (like pork derivatives or alcohol), and verify the Meat Establishment (EST) number on raw meat using online databases to confirm it comes from a certified Islamic abattoir. Halal chicken must be slaughtered humanely by a Muslim in the name of God, with blood drained, and processed in a clean facility.
While there may not be a halal-specific section in our stores, we do stock several items that meet halal requirements. We encourage our customers looking for halal foods to review the ingredients and product information on any of the items they are choosing to ensure the product meets their requirements.
In Australia, popular halal chicken brands include El-Amin's (Coles' brand), La Ionica, Golden Farms, Cordina, Bannockburn, Fettayleh Foods, and sometimes Steggles (certified by AFIC) and Lilydale Free Range (check for specific halal certification). These brands offer a range of fresh, processed, and free-range halal chicken products, often certified by bodies like the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) or the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC).
Popular halal chicken brands include El-Amin's (Coles), La Ionica, Lilydale, and Steggles, with many brands offering certified products, especially in Australia, often identifiable by specific certification logos like ANIC or AFIC, ensuring adherence to Islamic dietary laws, though for value-added products, checking ingredients is key. Other brands like Cordina, Golden Farms, and local suppliers like Mabrouk & Sons and Peter's Poultry also offer halal options.
Enter the “EST number” printed on the Meat packaging, Check the search results to confirm if the Meat establishment holds halal certification and Which Authority has certified it. 2👉🏻Check EST Numbers by Meat Type. Ensure halal certification applies to the specific Meat you're buying (chicken, beef, Lamb ).
Since 2007, a limited number of Subway® locations in the UK and Ireland have offered a Halal menu. These restaurants have a sign posted on the front door and on the menu stating that they offer Halal food.
Always inspect the labels or packaging of a product to see if it's halal or not. If there's no explicitly stated certification, check the ingredient list.
All of our halal chicken is stunned before slaughter. As with all of our chicken, slaughter is humane. You can find out more about this topic in the halal section of the site.