JAKIM-recognized foreign halal certification bodies
To sell an imported product in Malaysia as halal, it has to be certified by a foreign halal certification body that JAKIM recognizes. Use the list below to check whether your certifier qualifies, and see how recognition and the halal mark work.
Why a recognized body matters
Under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, an imported product cannot be described or marked as halal in Malaysia unless it is certified by a foreign halal certification body that JAKIM recognizes. A halal claim backed by an unrecognised certificate has no standing.
For meat and poultry the rule is stricter still: every imported meat and meat-based product must be certified by a recognized body, and the plant itself must be inspected and approved by JAKIM together with the Department of Veterinary Services, against MS 1500 and the Malaysian Protocol for Halal Meat and Poultry Production.
Recognition is granted for two years and is gazetted in batches. As of the amendment effective 30 January 2026, JAKIM recognizes 94 bodies across roughly 48 countries. The name of the certifying body must appear on the product.
Recognized bodies by country
Search by name or filter by country. The recognized list changes as JAKIM gazettes amendments — always confirm a body’s current status on the JAKIM Halal Malaysia portal before you rely on it.
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| Certification body | Country |
|---|---|
| Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) | Argentina |
| The Halal Catering Argentina (THCA) | Argentina |
| ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC) | Australia |
| Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. | Australia |
| Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) | Australia |
| Islamic Association of Katanning (IAK) | Australia |
| Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) | Australia |
| Perth Mosque Incorporated (PMI) | Australia |
| Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia (SICHMA) | Australia |
| Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC) | Austria |
| Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| Agency for Halal Quality Certification (AHQC) | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| CDIAL Halal Certification Authority Ltda | Brazil |
| Fambras Halal Certificaçao Ltda (FAMBRAS Halal) | Brazil |
| SIILHalal – Islamic Inspection Service | Brazil |
| Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal | Brunei |
| Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA) | Canada |
| Halal Montreal Certification Authority (HMCA) | Canada |
| Centro Islámico de Chile (CICH) | Chile |
| ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. (ARA) | China |
| Halal Certification Services Chongqing (HCS) | China |
| Linxia Halal Food Certification Centre (GANSU) | China |
| Shaanxi Shang Pin Yuan Halal Food & Restaurant Management Limited Company (SSPY) | China |
| Shandong Halal Certification Service (SHC) | China |
| Shanghai Global Halal Certification Service (SGH) | China |
| Egyptian Organization for Standardization & Quality (EOS) | Egypt |
| HALAL CONTROL GmbH (Halal Certification Body) | Germany |
| Halal India Pvt. Ltd. | India |
| JUHF Certification Pvt. Ltd. | India |
| Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Halal Trust (JUHHT) | India |
How a foreign body gets on the list
JAKIM recognizes bodies it judges able to uphold Malaysian halal standards on its behalf.
Step 1 — Application to JAKIM
The body applies directly to JAKIM and is assessed against MS 1500 and the Malaysian Halal Management System, including its competence and integrity in the categories it certifies.
Step 2 — Recognition and listing
Once approved, the body is gazetted and listed on JAKIM’s portal as a recognized foreign halal certification body, for a term of two years.
Step 3 — Oversight and renewal
The body files annual reports and stays open to JAKIM follow-up inspections. Recognition is renewed at the end of each two-year term.
Using a recognized body for your product
What it takes to carry a halal claim into the Malaysian market.
Step 1 — Check the body and its scope
Confirm your certifier is on JAKIM’s recognized list and is recognized for your product category, whether that is slaughtering, ingredients, or consumer goods.
Step 2 — Certify at source
Have the product certified by that body in the country of manufacture, to MS 1500 and the relevant Malaysian protocols.
Step 3 — Mark and import
Carry the certifying body’s name on the product, and clear meat and poultry through the JAKIM and Veterinary Services plant approval before import.
Foreign halal recognition questions
What importers ask about halal-marked goods.
Is halal certification mandatory in Malaysia?
Only if you market a product as halal. You cannot make a halal claim unless the product is certified by JAKIM or a recognized foreign body. For imported meat and poultry, recognized-body certification is mandatory regardless.
What if my certifier is not on JAKIM’s list?
Then its certificate is not valid for a halal claim in Malaysia. You either certify through a recognized body in the country of origin or pursue certification routes accepted by JAKIM. You can still sell the product, just not described as halal.
How long does recognition last?
Two years. Bodies are added and amended in gazetted batches, so a certifier recognized today may not be next term. Always check the current list before relying on it.
Does the certifying body’s name go on the product?
Yes. An importer or manufacturer marking imported goods as halal must show the name of the recognized foreign body that certified them.
How many bodies does JAKIM recognize?
94 bodies across roughly 48 countries, under the amendment effective 30 January 2026. The figure shifts each time JAKIM gazettes a new batch.
Talk to our Kuala Lumpur team
Tell us what you are importing and we will check it against the current JAKIM list, then handle the certification and the paperwork.
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