Global Halal Certifiers Directory

Gulf Accreditation Centre — GCC Secretariat GeneralGAC-GCC

Saudi Arabia

The Gulf Accreditation Centre (GAC) operates under the GCC Secretariat General and serves as the official accreditation body for all six Gulf Cooperation Council member states — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. GAC accredits halal certification bodies authorised to issue certificates recognised across the GCC region, making GAC accreditation a de facto gateway for exporters targeting the combined GCC halal market exceeding USD 50 billion annually. GAC is a signatory to IAF and ILAC multilateral recognition arrangements.

Halal Accreditation AgencyHAK

Turkey

The Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) is Turkey's national halal accreditation authority, established in 2017 under the Turkish government and operating under the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). HAK is responsible for accrediting halal certification bodies operating in Turkey and for establishing mutual recognition agreements with international halal accreditation authorities, extending the acceptance of Turkish halal certificates globally. HAK operates within the OIC/SMIIC standards framework and has signed mutual recognition agreements with JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), GAC (GCC Accreditation Center), EIAC (UAE), and numerous other national halal accreditation bodies. HAK accreditation is a prerequisite for halal certification bodies seeking to issue certificates recognised across OIC member state markets from a Turkish base. Given Turkey's position as a major global food exporter — with annual halal food export revenues exceeding USD 5 billion — and as the host of SMIIC, HAK plays a pivotal role in shaping the international halal certification landscape and facilitating Turkish food export market access.

Emirates International Accreditation CentreEIAC

UAE

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is the UAE's national accreditation body, established in 2007 and operating under the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. EIAC provides accreditation services to laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies operating in or seeking recognition from the UAE, in accordance with international standards including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, and related norms. In the halal sector, EIAC accredits halal certification bodies authorised to issue certificates recognised for UAE market entry under the ESMA regulatory framework. EIAC holds full member signatory status under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), giving its accreditation decisions global standing. EIAC also maintains bilateral recognition agreements with accreditation bodies in Turkey (HAK) and across the GCC via GAC, making it a critical gateway for international certification bodies seeking UAE market recognition.

SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with operations in over 140 countries. SGS Halal Certification Services provides halal audit, testing, and certification to food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, cosmetics producers, and pharmaceutical companies globally. Founded in 1878, SGS brings unmatched global laboratory infrastructure, auditor networks, and supply chain expertise to halal certification. SGS halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), GCC import authorities, and Turkey's HAK, making SGS one of the most broadly recognised TIC bodies for halal compliance. For multinational food companies with complex global supply chains, SGS's integrated approach — combining ingredient testing, facility audits, and certification — provides a single-provider solution for halal compliance across multiple jurisdictions. SGS's halal programme is accredited through Turkey's HAK and operates in alignment with OIC/SMIIC standards, providing manufacturers with globally portable halal credentials.

The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) is an intergovernmental organisation established in 2014, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the auspices of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). IHAF serves as the global forum for mutual recognition of halal accreditation bodies, working to harmonise halal accreditation practices across OIC member states and beyond. Member accreditation bodies include Turkey's HAK, Malaysia's JAKIM, Singapore's MUIS, Indonesia's BPJPH, Pakistan's PNAC, and other national halal accreditation authorities. IHAF's mutual recognition framework is designed to reduce trade barriers for halal products moving between OIC member state markets by ensuring that halal certificates issued by accredited bodies in one country are recognised in others. IHAF collaborates closely with OIC/SMIIC on standards alignment and with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) on conformity assessment best practices. For manufacturers and certification bodies, IHAF membership or recognition signals alignment with the highest tier of internationally harmonised halal compliance infrastructure.

Islamic Services of AmericaISA

United States

Islamic Services of America (ISA) is one of the United States' most internationally recognised halal certification organisations, established in 1975 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ISA certifies food products, food ingredients, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical products for compliance with Islamic dietary law. ISA's halal certification is recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), SFDA (Saudi Arabia), and Turkey's HAK, providing North American manufacturers with access to the world's most significant halal import markets. ISA operates a rigorous ingredient review, facility inspection, and ongoing audit programme across its certified client base, which includes multinational food companies and ingredient suppliers. ISA is affiliated with the World Halal Council (WHC) network and collaborates with IFANCA on North American halal certification standards. For US and Canadian food manufacturers seeking to serve global Muslim consumer markets, ISA certification is among the most commercially valuable halal credentials available in North America.

Ministry of Public Health QatarMOPH

Qatar

The Ministry of Public Health of Qatar (MOPH) is the primary government authority overseeing food safety, pharmaceutical regulation, and halal product compliance in the State of Qatar. Established in its current form in 2005, MOPH enforces halal standards for food and consumer products imported and sold in Qatar in alignment with the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) framework. Qatar is one of the world's wealthiest countries per capita and a significant importer of halal food products, with a Muslim-majority population and strict halal compliance requirements for the domestic market. As a GCC member state, Qatar's halal import requirements are harmonised with those of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. MOPH coordinates with SFDA, ESMA, and other GCC authorities on mutual recognition of halal certifications and participates in OIC/SMIIC standards development to ensure Qatar's regulatory framework aligns with international Islamic dietary standards.

The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) is a global body that accredits halal accreditation and certification bodies to ISO/IEC 17011 and ISO/IEC 17065 standards. IHAF membership signals the highest level of technical competence in halal certification.

Halal Industry Master Plan — HALMAS SchemeHALMAS

Malaysia

HALMAS is Malaysia government-backed halal park and industry recognition scheme administered by HDC. HALMAS-certified companies receive premium status in global halal markets and preferential access to Malaysia Halal Hub infrastructure.

Qatar Central Laboratory DepartmentQCL

Qatar

The Qatar Central Laboratory Department (QCL), operating under the Ministry of Public Health, is Qatar's government body responsible for food testing, inspection, and halal product compliance. QCL oversees mandatory halal certification requirements for food products imported into Qatar, aligned with GCC-wide GSO halal standards. With Qatar hosting major international events and its premium consumer market, QCL compliance is increasingly important for food and cosmetics exporters.

New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries — Halal Export AssuranceMPI

New Zealand

The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is the government body responsible for administering New Zealand's halal export assurance programme, which oversees the approval and operation of halal certification organisations authorised to certify New Zealand meat and agricultural exports for Muslim consumer markets. MPI operates similarly to Australia's AGAHP framework, approving Islamic organisations — principally FIANZ (Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand) — to provide halal supervision and certification for New Zealand meat processing plants. New Zealand is a major global exporter of halal lamb, mutton, beef, and venison, with key markets in Saudi Arabia (which recognises FIANZ as the sole authorised New Zealand certifier), Kuwait, Indonesia, Malaysia, and UAE. MPI's government-backed halal export framework gives New Zealand's halal certificates high regulatory credibility with importing country authorities. MPI halal certifications are recognised by JAKIM, MUIS, SFDA, and Kuwait standards authorities.

Australian Government Approved Halal Program — Dept. of Agriculture Fisheries and ForestryAGAHP

Australia

The Australian Government Approved Halal Programme (AGAHP), administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), is the Australian government framework under which Islamic organisations are approved to issue halal certificates for Australian meat and livestock exports. Established in 1989, AGAHP is the regulatory backbone of Australia's halal meat export industry — one of the world's largest, supplying beef, lamb, and goat to Muslim-majority markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. Under AGAHP, the government approves and oversees Islamic organisations (such as AFIC, ANIC, ICCAS, ICIA, and HAAC) that conduct halal slaughter supervision and certification. Importing countries accept AGAHP-backed certificates as government-endorsed credentials, giving Australian halal exports a high level of international regulatory credibility. AGAHP certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), SFDA (Saudi Arabia), BPJPH (Indonesia), and GCC import authorities. For Australian meat exporters, AGAHP accreditation via an approved Islamic organisation is the mandatory pathway to halal market access.