Slaughter without stunning, upon application, in accordance with Section 4a(2)(2) of the Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG)

You must apply for authorisation in writing to the relevant authority. The following details are required:

• The name and address of the applicant
• Name and address, as well as details of the expertise of the person carrying out the ritual slaughter
• Details of the group of people for whom the ritual slaughter is to be carried out, for example religious communities or individuals
• A description of the religious requirements for ritual slaughter
• Type and number of animals to be slaughtered
• Period during which the ritual slaughter is to take place
• Place of ritual slaughter
• Equipment to be used for ritual slaughter
• Disposal of the meat
• A declaration that the meat will only be distributed to persons who are required to adhere to mandatory religious rules governing ritual slaughter
• Description of the religiously prescribed ritual slaughter procedure
• Details of how animal welfare regulations are observed during the ritual slaughter process

In addition, further details must be provided, depending on who is submitting the application. This may be:

• a Muslim butcher,
• a butcher who is not himself a Muslim, or
• a religious community

The competent authority will verify the information you provide. Where necessary, the person responsible for the ritual slaughter must demonstrate to the authority that they are familiar with and have a thorough understanding of the provisions of the Animal Welfare Slaughter Regulations.