Japan Halal Association

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.