Association membership

Red Meat Abattoir Association (RMAA)

RMAA is a representative forum for abattoir owners in South Africa. The association strives to provide representation and services to the abattoir industry, which will ensure the highest standards of meat safety and quality to the benefit of the industry and the customer. Training is provided to abattoir personnel as part of the challenge to improve and maintain hygiene and safety standards of meat.

South African Feedlot Association (SAFA)

The SA feedlot industry was started during the 1960s by a few entrepreneur cattle farmers in the grain producing areas that were forced by a lack of grazing to “over-winter” their stock on grain and/or potato by-products and hay of inferior quality. SAFA, based in Pretoria, is now a member-funded, self-standing body representing 96% of all cattle on feed with two full-time staff.

International Quality Assurance Services IMQAS)

IMQAS was established in March 2001 when the meat inspection and classification services of the South African Meat Industry Company (SAMIC) and the Red Meat Abattoir Association (RMAA) amalgamated. IMQAS services the hygiene and quality needs of the meat industry in South Africa on an independent basis. The services are offered from the primary producers, through the abattoirs and processing establishments.

South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA)

SANHA is a non-profit organisation promoting professionalism in the certification of Halaal products. Members include leading Muslim theological bodies and reputable, professional Muslim organisations. SANHA is a founder member of the World Halaal Council and has links with certifying bodies across Africa and elsewhere in the world.

Sparta is an accredited SANHA Halaal abattoir. SANHA has two full time employees at the abattoir. Sparta also employs four Halaal slaughter men.