Global Halal Certifiers Directory

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.

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.

SIRIM QAS International is Malaysia's national quality assurance and certification body, a subsidiary of SIRIM Berhad — a government-owned technology and standards organisation established in 1996 and operating under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. SIRIM QAS provides halal certification, testing, and inspection services for food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and logistics operators. SIRIM's halal certification operates within the JAKIM-overseen Malaysian halal framework and is recognised by MUIS (Singapore), GCC import authorities, and BPJPH (Indonesia). As a semi-government body with deep roots in Malaysia's standards infrastructure, SIRIM QAS carries significant institutional credibility, particularly for manufacturers seeking certification from a body closely aligned with JAKIM's regulatory framework. SIRIM also provides halal laboratory testing services — including detection of porcine DNA and alcohol content — supporting manufacturers in demonstrating ingredient compliance as part of their halal certification process. SIRIM QAS is an IAF-accredited certification body.

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.

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.