Global Halal Certifiers Directory

TÜV SÜD is a German testing, inspection, and certification company founded in 1866, headquartered in Munich, Germany, operating in over 50 countries. TÜV SÜD Halal Certification provides halal audit, testing, and certification services to food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and logistics operators across Europe, Asia, and internationally. TÜV SÜD's halal programme is accredited by Turkey's HAK and aligned with OIC/SMIIC halal standards, with certificates recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), GAC (GCC accreditor), and BPJPH (Indonesia). For European food manufacturers seeking an integrated approach to product certification, food safety management, and halal compliance from a single trusted provider, TÜV SÜD offers a compelling full-service option. TÜV SÜD's technical expertise in supply chain auditing and laboratory testing is particularly valuable for complex processed food and cosmetics supply chains where ingredient traceability and cross-contamination controls require robust technical verification.

Intertek is a leading global quality assurance and testing company, founded in 1888 and headquartered in London, UK, operating in over 100 countries. Intertek Halal Certification provides halal audit, laboratory testing, and certification services to food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and ingredient suppliers worldwide. Intertek's halal programme combines its extensive global laboratory network and supply chain expertise with certification against OIC/SMIIC halal standards and market-specific requirements. Intertek halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), GCC import authorities, and Turkey's HAK, providing manufacturers with a widely accepted halal credential backed by a globally trusted quality assurance brand. For large food manufacturers seeking an integrated approach to quality, food safety (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000), and halal certification, Intertek's ability to bundle multiple audit programmes reduces cost and complexity. Intertek's halal services span food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and packaging materials.

Halal Certification Authority AustraliaHCAA

Australia

The Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) is one of Australia's leading private halal certification organisations, providing halal audit and certification services to Australian food manufacturers, meat processors, ingredient suppliers, and exporters. HCAA operates within the Australian Government Approved Halal Programme (AGAHP), administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), which accredits Islamic organisations to issue halal certificates for Australian meat and livestock exports. Australia is among the world's largest exporters of halal meat — particularly beef, lamb, and goat — supplying major Muslim-majority markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. The Australian halal certification ecosystem is unique globally in that the government (DAFF/AGAHP) oversees and approves the Islamic organisations that conduct halal certification for export, creating a government-backed framework that importing countries find highly credible. HCAA's certifications are recognised across Southeast Asia — including by JAKIM (Malaysia) and BPJPH (Indonesia) — and are accepted by GCC import authorities, making HCAA-certified products eligible for sale in the Middle East's premium food retail sector. HCAA covers red meat, poultry, processed food products, food ingredients, and cosmetics, with an expanding scope as Australian manufacturers diversify beyond meat exports. Beyond export certification, HCAA provides halal certification services to Australian companies supplying the domestic Muslim consumer market — estimated at over 800,000 consumers and growing with immigration from Muslim-majority countries. HCAA also offers halal consultancy, training programmes for production staff and quality managers, and supply chain auditing for importers and retailers seeking to verify the halal integrity of their product lines. For Australian food businesses seeking to access the USD 2+ trillion global halal economy, HCAA certification combined with AGAHP accreditation represents the most commercially effective route to verified, government-endorsed halal market access.

World Halal CouncilWHC

Indonesia

The World Halal Council (WHC) is a global halal governance body headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Founded in 1999, WHC promotes mutual recognition among its 50+ member halal certification bodies across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

IFANCA Europe is the European arm of the US-based IFANCA, one of the world most recognized halal certification bodies. IFANCA Europe serves food manufacturers in the EU, with certification recognized in over 50 countries including Malaysia, Singapore, and GCC states.

The Grande Mosquée de Paris is one of three official French halal certification bodies recognized by the French government. Established in 1922, it is the oldest halal certifier in Europe, issuing certificates widely recognized in Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) and GCC markets.

The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) is one of Malaysia state-level halal certification bodies, issuing halal certificates that complement JAKIM. MAIS certified products are recognized across Malaysia and accepted in key export markets.

Australian Federation of Islamic CouncilsAFIC

Australia

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is Australia's oldest national Islamic organisation, founded in 1964, and one of the most significant halal certification bodies operating under the Australian Government Approved Halal Programme (AGAHP). AFIC provides halal certification for Australian meat exports — primarily beef, lamb, and goat — as well as processed food products, food-service operations, and exported consumer goods. AFIC's halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), SFDA (Saudi Arabia), BPJPH (Indonesia), and GCC import authorities, making AFIC one of Australia's most internationally accepted halal certification bodies. Australia is among the world's top three halal meat exporters by volume, and AFIC has played a central role in establishing and maintaining the credibility of Australian halal exports across Asian and Middle Eastern markets for over five decades. AFIC also provides halal awareness education, community services, and Islamic school oversight across Australia's Muslim community.

Central Islamic Council of ThailandCICOT

Thailand

The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) is Thailand's national Islamic authority responsible for halal certification, operating under the Office of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand. Established formally in its certification role in 2007, CICOT issues the Thailand Halal Certificate — the official halal credential recognised for products manufactured in Thailand and exported to Muslim-majority markets worldwide. Thailand is a major halal food exporter despite having a Muslim population of only around 5-6 million (approximately 8% of the national population). The Thai government has actively promoted the country's "Halal Kitchen of the World" strategy since 2003, positioning Thailand as a global hub for halal food manufacturing. As a result, CICOT certification carries significant commercial weight: Thailand's halal food exports exceed USD 5 billion annually, with key markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Middle East, and the broader OIC member states. CICOT operates in conjunction with the Halal Standards Institute of Thailand (HSITH), which develops and maintains Thai halal standards aligned with OIC/SMIIC and JAKIM frameworks. CICOT's halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), and are accepted across Gulf Cooperation Council import frameworks. In 2023, CICOT achieved recognition from Turkey's Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK), further expanding the geographic acceptance of Thai halal certificates. CICOT's certification scope covers food products, food ingredients, slaughter operations, food-service establishments, cosmetics, and halal-friendly tourism services. The organisation operates a network of provincial Islamic councils that conduct local inspections and certification under CICOT's central oversight framework. For food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and hospitality operators in Thailand seeking to access Muslim consumer markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, CICOT certification is the indispensable starting point for halal market entry.

Bahrain Institute of Standards and MetrologyBISM

Bahrain

The Bahrain Institute of Standards and Metrology (BISM) is the Kingdom of Bahrain's national standards and metrology authority, established in 1998 under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. BISM is responsible for setting technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment requirements for products sold in Bahrain, including halal food and consumer goods. As a member of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), BISM applies the harmonised GSO halal standards framework, meaning halal requirements in Bahrain are aligned with those of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. For food and consumer goods exporters targeting the Bahraini market, BISM compliance and recognition from an accredited halal certification body is the required regulatory pathway. BISM participates in the OIC/SMIIC standards framework and works in coordination with other GCC regulatory authorities to facilitate cross-border trade and mutual recognition of conformity assessment results.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Oman (MOCI) is the Sultanate of Oman's primary government body responsible for trade regulation, consumer protection, and product conformity standards, including halal food requirements. Established in 1974, MOCI oversees the enforcement of halal product compliance for goods sold in the Omani market in coordination with the Omani Standards and Metrology Authority (OSIM). Oman operates within the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) framework, meaning halal standards applied in Oman are harmonised with those of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. For food manufacturers and exporters seeking market access in Oman, certification from a body recognised within the GCC/GSO halal framework is the standard route to regulatory compliance. MOCI also works within the OIC/SMIIC standards network and coordinates import controls with SFDA, ESMA, and other GCC partner authorities.

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Halaal Trust is one of South Africa's oldest and most respected halal certification organisations, operating under the Muslim Judicial Council — a Cape Malay Islamic scholarly authority founded in 1945. The MJC Halaal Trust certifies food products, slaughter operations, cosmetics, and food-service establishments across South Africa, applying standards based on classical Islamic jurisprudence overseen by the MJC's scholar board. South Africa's Muslim population — concentrated in the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal — has a long history of halal awareness, and the MJC's certification carries strong religious credibility with the Cape Malay and Indian Muslim communities. MJC Halaal Trust certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), World Halal Council (WHC) member organisations, and accepted by some GCC import authorities. South Africa is also a significant exporter of halal red meat and processed food, and MJC certification supports export market access alongside SANHA and NIHT.

Halal Quality ControlHQC

Netherlands

Halal Quality Control (HQC) is a Netherlands-based private halal certification organisation established in 1996, providing halal audit and certification services to food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, and cosmetics producers across Europe and internationally. The Netherlands is one of Europe's leading food processing and agrifood export nations — the world's second-largest agricultural exporter by value — and HQC serves a substantial client base of Dutch and European manufacturers supplying halal-sensitive global markets. HQC's halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), and SFDA (Saudi Arabia), giving its certified clients access to the world's key halal import markets. HQC operates an extensive halal ingredient database and conducts rigorous ingredient reviews alongside facility audits, making it a technically strong certifier for complex processed food and pharmaceutical supply chains. HQC also provides halal training and e-learning programmes for food industry professionals.