Quality & Certifications

Standards That
the World Trusts

Our commitment to food safety, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance is the foundation of every product we produce and every shipment we send.

Our Standards

Compliance at Every Stage

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Namibian Regulatory Compliance

Fully licensed by the Meat Board of Namibia and operating under supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture — meeting all national meat safety regulations.

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International Food Safety

HACCP system implemented throughout — meeting requirements of international buyers and import authorities worldwide.

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Halal Certification

Full supply chain halal compliance — from animal reception through certified halal slaughter, monitored by accredited supervisors.

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Veterinary Inspection

Daily ante-mortem and post-mortem veterinary inspection by state veterinarians — every animal and carcass checked.

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FMD-Free Status

Namibia is the only African country with official OIE-recognised FMD-free status — absolute confidence in disease-free product.

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Full Traceability

Every animal traced from farm through quarantine, slaughter, processing and packaging. Complete documentation available per shipment.

Certifications

Our Certificates & Documentation

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Halal Certificate

Issued by an accredited halal body — valid for all ZAMCO products destined for Muslim markets worldwide.

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Abattoir Operator Certificate — ISSUED ✓

FacilityKatima Export Abattoir
AddressCaprivi Trans Highway, ERF 577
ClassClass A
OperatorZambezi Meat Corporation
OwnerMinistry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform
Identification No2016/0418
Registration No2026/09
Producer No53368
Valid Until30 June 2027

Registered under the Livestock and Livestock Products Act, 1981 — issued by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia.

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Veterinary Health Certificate

Issued per shipment by the Namibian State Veterinarian — required for all export consignments.

Available per Order
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HACCP Compliance Certificate

Confirms HACCP food safety management system implementation throughout our facility.

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Export Permit — Namibia

Official export licence from the Government of Namibia authorising ZAMCO to export to approved markets.

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USA Export Approval

ZAMCO products are part of Namibia's USDA-approved programme — one of very few African abattoirs with this status.

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Our Process

From Quarantine to Container

1

Animal Reception

Livestock received and individually tagged. Farm-of-origin documentation captured.

2

Quarantine

Animals held under veterinary supervision for mandatory observation period.

3

Ante-Mortem

Live animal inspection by State Veterinarian. Only healthy animals proceed.

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Halal Slaughter

Certified halal slaughter under supervision of accredited halal authority.

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Post-Mortem

Full carcass inspection. All products stamped with official veterinary mark.

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Cold Chain

Carcasses chilled immediately, maintained at precise temperatures.

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Export Ready

Vacuum-packed, labelled, boxed and loaded with full documentation.