Global Halal Certifiers Directory

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company founded in 1828 and headquartered in Paris, France, operating in over 140 countries. Bureau Veritas Halal Certification provides halal audit, testing, and certification services to food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and logistics operators seeking international halal market access. Bureau Veritas's halal programme is aligned with OIC/SMIIC standards and market-specific requirements, with certificates recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), GCC import authorities, and Turkey's HAK. Bureau Veritas's extensive global infrastructure — including over 1,500 laboratories and inspection offices worldwide — makes it a practical choice for multinational manufacturers requiring consistent halal compliance auditing across geographically dispersed production facilities. Bureau Veritas integrates halal certification with broader quality management, food safety, and sustainability assurance services, offering manufacturers a comprehensive compliance ecosystem. Bureau Veritas is accredited by multiple national accreditation bodies under IAF MLA arrangements.

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.

The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is one of the largest Muslim organisations in the United States and Canada, founded in 1963. ISNA operates a halal certification programme covering food products and food-service establishments, applying standards based on Islamic dietary law. ISNA's halal mark is among the most widely recognised halal symbols in the North American market, carried on products sold through mainstream US and Canadian grocery retail chains and served in food-service operations targeting Muslim consumers. ISNA halal certification is recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia) and MUIS (Singapore), providing exporters using ISNA-certified ingredients or products with a measure of international market access. The North American Muslim population — estimated at approximately 3.5 million in the US and over 1 million in Canada — represents a growing halal consumer market, with ISNA certification playing a key role in building consumer trust and market access for food manufacturers targeting this demographic.

IS EG Halal Certification is an Egyptian halal certification organisation providing audit and certification services to Egyptian food manufacturers, abattoirs, cosmetics producers, and exporters targeting Muslim consumer markets. Egypt is Africa's most populous country and a major food producer and exporter, with a Muslim population exceeding 95% of its approximately 105 million inhabitants. IS EG operates as a semi-governmental certification body, with its certificates recognised by OIC/SMIIC member states, JAKIM (Malaysia), and within the Arab League standards network. Egypt's food export sector includes processed foods, confectionery, dairy products, and beverages targeting markets across the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. IS EG halal certification provides Egyptian manufacturers with a credible compliance credential for accessing these predominantly Muslim consumer markets. The organisation supports Egypt's strategic ambition to position itself as a regional halal food production and export hub alongside established Southeast Asian and GCC players.

The Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) is Pakistan's national government body responsible for halal certification, standardisation, and accreditation, established under the Pakistan Halal Authority Act 2016 and operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology. PHA was created to provide a unified, government-backed halal certification framework for Pakistan's substantial food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods manufacturing sectors. Pakistan is the world's second-largest Muslim-majority country by population and a major producer of halal food products. PHA accredits halal inspection bodies and certification organisations operating within Pakistan, and its certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia) through Punjab PHDA bilateral agreements, as well as by OIC/SMIIC member states and IHAF. PHA also participates in the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) framework. For exporters manufacturing in Pakistan, PHA-backed certification provides a government-endorsed credential for accessing Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, and GCC markets.