2025 Halal General Specifications.pdf

This document is a Halal Religious Diet Specification Quote Sheet that details comprehensive requirements for Halal-certified food items for a federal contract. The specifications outline strict religious certification requirements for meals, including prohibitions on pork, alcohol, non-halal animal products, and mandating specific slaughtering procedures consistent with Islamic law. Key specifications include:

Meal preparation requirements include using non-metallic packaging suitable for microwave and conventional oven heating, three-compartment trays with 21 fluid ounces capacity, and specific guidelines for vegetables, starches, and sauces. Each meal must be certified by a religious certification agency, individually marked with a certification symbol, and can be quoted as frozen or shelf-stable products. Detailed composition limits are provided for mixed vegetables (such as maximum percentages of carrots and corn) and specific preparation instructions for items like mashed potatoes and tomato sauce, emphasizing minimal processing and use of natural ingredients.