Global Halal Certifiers Directory

Japan Halal AssociationJHA

Japan

The Japan Halal Association (JHA) is one of Japan's leading non-profit halal certification organisations, established in 2009 to support Japanese food manufacturers and hospitality operators seeking access to Muslim consumer markets. Japan has seen substantial growth in halal certification demand driven by Muslim tourism — Japan welcomed over 4 million Muslim visitors annually before the COVID-19 pandemic — and by Japanese food manufacturers targeting export markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. JHA provides halal certification for food products, food-service establishments, ingredients, and cosmetics manufactured in Japan. JHA certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), Turkey's HAK, GAC (GCC accreditor), and UAE's MOIAT, providing Japanese manufacturers with broad international market access. JHA is a key participant in Japan's national halal ecosystem development, working with government tourism bodies and food industry associations to build Japan's reputation as a halal-friendly destination and export origin.

Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Halal Quality CertificationHQC Bosnia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Halal Quality Certification body of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Southeast Europe premier halal certifiers. Its certification is recognized by JAKIM Malaysia and GCC importers, supporting Bosnia food export industry worth €400M+ annually.

Halal Monitoring CommitteeHMC

United Kingdom

The Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) is a United Kingdom-based non-profit halal certification and monitoring organisation, established in 2003. HMC is widely regarded as the UK's strictest mainstream halal certifier, applying a hand-slaughter-only policy for all poultry and red meat — a position shared by JAKIM (Malaysia) and a growing segment of Muslim consumers globally who reject mechanical slaughter methods for poultry. HMC was founded in response to growing consumer concerns about the integrity and traceability of halal meat in the UK market. Its certification model is distinctive in combining rigorous initial certification audits with continuous monitoring: HMC-authorised monitors are physically present at abattoirs and processing facilities throughout production, rather than conducting periodic inspections only. This real-time oversight is one of HMC's most cited quality differentiators. HMC's certification covers fresh and frozen halal meat (beef, lamb, poultry, and goat), food service establishments, and food manufacturers using halal meat ingredients. HMC-certified products carry the distinctive HMC hexagonal logo, which has achieved strong consumer brand recognition within the British Muslim community — particularly among South Asian and Arab heritage communities who prioritise hand-slaughter compliance. HMC is recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia) and holds membership in the World Halal Council (WHC), giving its certification credentials broader international standing for exporters and importers working with HMC-certified suppliers. HMC also provides training and consultancy to food businesses seeking to understand and implement robust halal supply chain controls. For UK food retailers, restaurant chains, and caterers targeting Muslim consumers who prioritise hand-slaughter certification, HMC approval is a commercially significant differentiator in an increasingly competitive halal food retail market.

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority — Halal DivisionPSQCA

Pakistan

PSQCA is the primary standards authority in Pakistan and administers the Pakistan Halal Standard (PS 3733). As Pakistan exports halal products worth $500M+ annually, PSQCA halal marks are recognized across GCC and OIC markets.

The World Halal Food Council is a US-based halal certification body with recognition in GCC, ASEAN, and OIC markets. WHFC certification is widely accepted for American food manufacturers seeking to export to Muslim-majority countries.

IMANOR (Institut Marocain de Normalisation) develops and administers Moroccan halal standards (NM 08.0.800 series). Morocco is a major halal food exporter to Europe and Arab markets, making IMANOR certification essential for Moroccan exporters.

ENAS is Egypt national accreditation body that oversees halal certification conformity assessment bodies operating in Egypt. It ensures halal certifiers in Egypt meet international ISO/IEC 17065 requirements.

Canadian Halal Food Certification AgencyCHFCA

Canada

The Canadian Halal Food Certification Agency (CHFCA) is a private halal certification organisation established in 2005 and operating across Canada. CHFCA provides halal certification services to food manufacturers, food-service operators, and ingredient suppliers in the Canadian market, applying standards aligned with mainstream Islamic dietary law. Canada has a Muslim population of over 1.8 million — approximately 5% of the national population — concentrated in the Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver, and Montreal. CHFCA's certification covers processed food products, food-service establishments, and ingredients, and its certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia) and MUIS (Singapore), supporting Canadian food exporters targeting Southeast Asian halal markets. CHFCA offers halal consultancy and training services for food businesses establishing halal management systems, and its certification provides a recognised compliance credential for Canadian companies serving the growing domestic Muslim consumer market and seeking international halal market access.

Pakistan National Accreditation CouncilPNAC

Pakistan

PNAC is Pakistan national accreditation body that accredits halal certification organizations operating in Pakistan. It provides recognition for Pakistani halal products in international markets through its membership in the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

The International Halal Integrity Alliance (IHI Alliance) is a Malaysian government-linked non-profit organisation established in 2006, operating under the Malaysia Halal Council and Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. IHI Alliance serves as a global platform for building trust and integrity in the halal supply chain, promoting harmonised halal standards, and facilitating mutual recognition among halal certification bodies worldwide. IHI Alliance works closely with JAKIM, the OIC, SMIIC, and HDC Malaysia to develop frameworks that support the global halal industry's growth and credibility. The organisation manages the Global Halal Data Pool (GHDP) initiative and provides halal supply chain management tools and traceability frameworks to manufacturers and importers. IHI Alliance membership and collaboration networks span OIC member states, providing a platform for halal certification bodies, manufacturers, and trade bodies to align practices and pursue cross-border recognition. IHI Alliance activities support Malaysia's national strategy to maintain its position as the global hub for halal standards and certification.

World Halal Authority (WHA) is an Italian halal certification organisation established in 2009, providing halal audit and certification services to food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and logistics operators across Italy and Europe. Italy's substantial food manufacturing and export sector — encompassing pasta, olive oil, confectionery, dairy, and processed meats — increasingly seeks halal certification to access Muslim consumer markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and within Europe's growing Muslim population. WHA's halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia) and BPJPH (Indonesia), with a notable Indonesia-Italy bilateral mutual recognition arrangement signed in September 2024 expanding access for Italian exporters to the world's largest Muslim-majority consumer market. WHA applies standards aligned with OIC/SMIIC guidelines and provides comprehensive halal consultancy for Italian and European manufacturers building or improving halal compliance programmes. WHA is a key enabler for Italian food exporters targeting the global halal economy.

Office National de Securite Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires — MoroccoONSSA

Morocco

The Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA) is Morocco's national food safety authority, established in 2009 under the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests. ONSSA is responsible for food safety standards, veterinary health controls, and plant health inspection across Morocco's food production and export sector. Morocco is a major food exporter to European Union markets under the EU-Morocco Association Agreement, and increasingly targets halal food export opportunities in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asian Muslim consumer markets. ONSSA's regulatory framework incorporates halal requirements for slaughter operations and food products aligned with OIC/SMIIC standards and Arab League food safety frameworks. ONSSA holds bilateral agreements with EU food safety authorities and participates in international food safety and standards bodies. For food manufacturers and exporters based in Morocco, ONSSA compliance is the gateway regulatory requirement for both EU and halal market access.

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NigeriaNAFDAC

Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is Nigeria's federal regulatory authority responsible for the safety, quality, and efficacy of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and related products. Established in 1993 and operating under the Federal Ministry of Health, NAFDAC regulates all food and consumer products sold in Nigeria, including requirements for halal labelling and compliance. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with a Muslim population estimated at over 90 million — predominantly in the northern states — making it one of Africa's largest halal consumer markets. NAFDAC's product registration and market surveillance programmes include review of halal claims, and the agency participates as an observer in OIC food safety and standards discussions. NAFDAC is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union. For food and pharmaceutical exporters targeting the Nigerian market, NAFDAC registration is a mandatory legal requirement, and demonstrating halal compliance to NAFDAC standards is essential for products targeting Nigeria's Muslim consumer base.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of IndiaFSSAI

India

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is India's national food regulatory authority, established under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. FSSAI sets food safety standards, licensing requirements, and labelling regulations for all food products manufactured, sold, or imported in India. In 2025, the Indian government confirmed FSSAI as the sole authorised body for halal certification in India, centralising a previously fragmented market of private certifiers. India has the world's second-largest Muslim population in absolute terms — estimated at over 200 million — making it a significant domestic market for halal-compliant food products. FSSAI's government-regulated framework provides a uniform, legally enforceable halal certification standard for Indian food manufacturers. For exporters of Indian food products to Muslim-majority markets, FSSAI certification provides a government-backed credential, though international recognition varies by importing country.

Egyptian Accreditation CouncilEGAC

Egypt

The Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) is Egypt's national accreditation body, established in 2006 and operating under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. EGAC provides accreditation services to testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies operating in Egypt, in accordance with international standards including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and ISO/IEC 17065. In the halal sector, EGAC accredits the halal certification bodies authorised to issue certificates recognised for products sold in Egypt and for Egyptian exports targeting international halal markets. EGAC holds membership in the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and participates in the OIC/SMIIC accreditation framework. For international certification bodies seeking Egyptian market recognition, and for Egyptian manufacturers seeking to use locally accredited certifiers, EGAC accreditation is the foundational credential that underpins the credibility and regulatory acceptance of halal certificates in the Egyptian market.