Quality & Certifications

Standards That the World Trusts

Katima Export Abattoir operates under full regulatory compliance — with active halal certification, government-issued abattoir registration, and daily veterinary supervision.

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, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform — 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

Certified by KR Certifiers (Pty) Ltd. Certificate No. KRC/001/26–BP. Valid Namibia and International. Beef and Beef Products certified. Expires 30/06/2027.

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Veterinary Inspection

Daily ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection by state veterinarians from the Division of Veterinary Services, Namibia — every animal and carcass checked before entering the food chain.

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FMD-Free Export Zone

Namibia operates from a recognised FMD-free beef export zone — providing international buyers with confidence in disease-free product from a verified export-approved facility.

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Full Traceability

Every animal traced from farm through quarantine, slaughter, processing and packaging. Complete documentation available per shipment including health certificates and export permits.

Certificates

Our Active Certificates & Documents

KR Certifiers Halal Certificate — Katima Export Abattoir

Halal Certificate — KRC/001/26–BP

Issued ByKR Certifiers (Pty) Ltd.
CompanyKatima Export Abattoir
CategoryA Export Abattoir
ScopeNamibia and International
ProductsBeef and Beef Products
Certificate NoKRC/001/26–BP
Date Issued30 June 2026
Expiry30 June 2027
✓ Active Halal Certified
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Livestock & Livestock Products Board Permit — 2026/09

FacilityKatima Export Abattoir
ClassClass A
OperatorZambezi Meat Corporation
OwnerMinistry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform
ID Number2016/0418
Registration No2026/09
Producer No53368
Date of Registration12 May 2026
Expiry30 June 2027

Katima Export Abattoir is registered and graded as a Class A abattoir and processing facility. The facility is operated by Zambezi Meat Corporation and the permit is valid until 30 June 2027.

✓ Active Livestock Products Board
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Katima Mulilo Town Council Certificate of Fitness and Registration — ZAMCO

Katima Mulilo Town Council Certificate of Fitness / Registration

Trade NameZambezi Meat Company (ZAMCO)
Owner/ManagerChilinda N. Alfred
Business AddressP.O. Box 2788, Ngweze, Namibia
Telephone0812910704 / 0813885990
Business LocationERF 577, Trans-Caprivi Highway
Business ActivitiesAbattoir
Reg NoKMTC237
Registered Until31 March 2027

Certifies that ZAMCO's premises are suitable in terms of the General Health Regulations for carrying on an abattoir business, issued by Katima Mulilo Town Council.

✓ Active Katima Mulilo Town Council
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ⓘ Additional certifications (HACCP, Export Permits, Veterinary Health Certificates) are issued per shipment and available on confirmed order. Contact info@zamconamibia.com for full documentation.
Our Process

From Quarantine to Container

1

Animal Reception

Livestock received, individually tagged and farm-of-origin documented.

2

Quarantine

Animals held under veterinary supervision for mandatory observation period.

3

Ante-Mortem

Live animal inspection by State Veterinarian — only healthy animals proceed.

4

Halal Slaughter

Certified halal slaughter under supervision of KR Certifiers-accredited authority.

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Post-Mortem

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

6

Cold Chain

Carcasses chilled immediately, maintained at precise temperatures throughout.

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Export Ready

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