Global Halal Certifiers Directory

SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with operations in over 140 countries. SGS Halal Certification Services provides halal audit, testing, and certification to food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, cosmetics producers, and pharmaceutical companies globally. Founded in 1878, SGS brings unmatched global laboratory infrastructure, auditor networks, and supply chain expertise to halal certification. SGS halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), GCC import authorities, and Turkey's HAK, making SGS one of the most broadly recognised TIC bodies for halal compliance. For multinational food companies with complex global supply chains, SGS's integrated approach — combining ingredient testing, facility audits, and certification — provides a single-provider solution for halal compliance across multiple jurisdictions. SGS's halal programme is accredited through Turkey's HAK and operates in alignment with OIC/SMIIC standards, providing manufacturers with globally portable halal credentials.

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.

Islamic Services of America (ISA) is one of the United States' most internationally recognised halal certification organisations, established in 1975 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ISA certifies food products, food ingredients, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical products for compliance with Islamic dietary law. ISA's halal certification is recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), SFDA (Saudi Arabia), and Turkey's HAK, providing North American manufacturers with access to the world's most significant halal import markets. ISA operates a rigorous ingredient review, facility inspection, and ongoing audit programme across its certified client base, which includes multinational food companies and ingredient suppliers. ISA is affiliated with the World Halal Council (WHC) network and collaborates with IFANCA on North American halal certification standards. For US and Canadian food manufacturers seeking to serve global Muslim consumer markets, ISA certification is among the most commercially valuable halal credentials available in North America.

The Ministry of Public Health of Qatar (MOPH) is the primary government authority overseeing food safety, pharmaceutical regulation, and halal product compliance in the State of Qatar. Established in its current form in 2005, MOPH enforces halal standards for food and consumer products imported and sold in Qatar in alignment with the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) framework. Qatar is one of the world's wealthiest countries per capita and a significant importer of halal food products, with a Muslim-majority population and strict halal compliance requirements for the domestic market. As a GCC member state, Qatar's halal import requirements are harmonised with those of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. MOPH coordinates with SFDA, ESMA, and other GCC authorities on mutual recognition of halal certifications and participates in OIC/SMIIC standards development to ensure Qatar's regulatory framework aligns with international Islamic dietary standards.

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 a global body that accredits halal accreditation and certification bodies to ISO/IEC 17011 and ISO/IEC 17065 standards. IHAF membership signals the highest level of technical competence in halal certification.

The Qatar Central Laboratory Department (QCL), operating under the Ministry of Public Health, is Qatar's government body responsible for food testing, inspection, and halal product compliance. QCL oversees mandatory halal certification requirements for food products imported into Qatar, aligned with GCC-wide GSO halal standards. With Qatar hosting major international events and its premium consumer market, QCL compliance is increasingly important for food and cosmetics exporters.

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.

TÜV SÜD is a German testing, inspection, and certification company founded in 1866, headquartered in Munich, Germany, operating in over 50 countries. TÜV SÜD Halal Certification provides halal audit, testing, and certification services to food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and logistics operators across Europe, Asia, and internationally. TÜV SÜD's halal programme is accredited by Turkey's HAK and aligned with OIC/SMIIC halal standards, with certificates recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), GAC (GCC accreditor), and BPJPH (Indonesia). For European food manufacturers seeking an integrated approach to product certification, food safety management, and halal compliance from a single trusted provider, TÜV SÜD offers a compelling full-service option. TÜV SÜD's technical expertise in supply chain auditing and laboratory testing is particularly valuable for complex processed food and cosmetics supply chains where ingredient traceability and cross-contamination controls require robust technical verification.

Intertek is a leading global quality assurance and testing company, founded in 1888 and headquartered in London, UK, operating in over 100 countries. Intertek Halal Certification provides halal audit, laboratory testing, and certification services to food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, and ingredient suppliers worldwide. Intertek's halal programme combines its extensive global laboratory network and supply chain expertise with certification against OIC/SMIIC halal standards and market-specific requirements. Intertek halal certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia), GCC import authorities, and Turkey's HAK, providing manufacturers with a widely accepted halal credential backed by a globally trusted quality assurance brand. For large food manufacturers seeking an integrated approach to quality, food safety (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000), and halal certification, Intertek's ability to bundle multiple audit programmes reduces cost and complexity. Intertek's halal services span food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and packaging materials.

The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is the government body responsible for administering New Zealand's halal export assurance programme, which oversees the approval and operation of halal certification organisations authorised to certify New Zealand meat and agricultural exports for Muslim consumer markets. MPI operates similarly to Australia's AGAHP framework, approving Islamic organisations — principally FIANZ (Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand) — to provide halal supervision and certification for New Zealand meat processing plants. New Zealand is a major global exporter of halal lamb, mutton, beef, and venison, with key markets in Saudi Arabia (which recognises FIANZ as the sole authorised New Zealand certifier), Kuwait, Indonesia, Malaysia, and UAE. MPI's government-backed halal export framework gives New Zealand's halal certificates high regulatory credibility with importing country authorities. MPI halal certifications are recognised by JAKIM, MUIS, SFDA, and Kuwait standards authorities.

The Australian Government Approved Halal Programme (AGAHP), administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), is the Australian government framework under which Islamic organisations are approved to issue halal certificates for Australian meat and livestock exports. Established in 1989, AGAHP is the regulatory backbone of Australia's halal meat export industry — one of the world's largest, supplying beef, lamb, and goat to Muslim-majority markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. Under AGAHP, the government approves and oversees Islamic organisations (such as AFIC, ANIC, ICCAS, ICIA, and HAAC) that conduct halal slaughter supervision and certification. Importing countries accept AGAHP-backed certificates as government-endorsed credentials, giving Australian halal exports a high level of international regulatory credibility. AGAHP certificates are recognised by JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), SFDA (Saudi Arabia), BPJPH (Indonesia), and GCC import authorities. For Australian meat exporters, AGAHP accreditation via an approved Islamic organisation is the mandatory pathway to halal market access.

The Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) is one of Australia's leading private halal certification organisations, providing halal audit and certification services to Australian food manufacturers, meat processors, ingredient suppliers, and exporters. HCAA operates within the Australian Government Approved Halal Programme (AGAHP), administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), which accredits Islamic organisations to issue halal certificates for Australian meat and livestock exports. Australia is among the world's largest exporters of halal meat — particularly beef, lamb, and goat — supplying major Muslim-majority markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. The Australian halal certification ecosystem is unique globally in that the government (DAFF/AGAHP) oversees and approves the Islamic organisations that conduct halal certification for export, creating a government-backed framework that importing countries find highly credible. HCAA's certifications are recognised across Southeast Asia — including by JAKIM (Malaysia) and BPJPH (Indonesia) — and are accepted by GCC import authorities, making HCAA-certified products eligible for sale in the Middle East's premium food retail sector. HCAA covers red meat, poultry, processed food products, food ingredients, and cosmetics, with an expanding scope as Australian manufacturers diversify beyond meat exports. Beyond export certification, HCAA provides halal certification services to Australian companies supplying the domestic Muslim consumer market — estimated at over 800,000 consumers and growing with immigration from Muslim-majority countries. HCAA also offers halal consultancy, training programmes for production staff and quality managers, and supply chain auditing for importers and retailers seeking to verify the halal integrity of their product lines. For Australian food businesses seeking to access the USD 2+ trillion global halal economy, HCAA certification combined with AGAHP accreditation represents the most commercially effective route to verified, government-endorsed halal market access.

The World Halal Council (WHC) is a global halal governance body headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Founded in 1999, WHC promotes mutual recognition among its 50+ member halal certification bodies across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.