Australian Federation of Islamic Councils

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.