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International Halal Recognitions and Accreditations

Through global accreditations and recognitions, the single AHF halal certificate is accepted globally across all key markets.

15+
Accrediting bodies
13
Countries of accreditation
180+
Market acceptance
Global map of AHF halal recognitions and accreditations
Recognitions & Accreditations

One AHF Halal Certificate is Accepted Worldwide

Southeast Asia

Indonesia

BPJPH

Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)
Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)

BPJPH is the governmental body under Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, established in October 2017 and charged with halal affairs.

Indonesia

LPPOM MUI

The Assessment Institute for Food, Drug and Cosmetic (LPPOM MUI)
The Assessment Institute for Food, Drug and Cosmetic (LPPOM MUI)

The Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) is Indonesia’s top Muslim clerical body.

Malaysia

JAKIM

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)

JAKIM is a Malaysian federal agency under the authority of the Prime Minister’s Department, responsible for Islamic affairs in Malaysia - including halal standards development, legislation pertinent to halal certification, and international multilateral halal programs.

Singapore

MUIS

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)

MUIS, also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, is a statutory board in Singapore.

Thailand

CICOT

The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)

CICOT is the authorized authority for national halal affairs under His Majesty the King of Thailand, overseeing halal standardization, international recognitions, and institutional advisement to the Thai government.

Middle East & GCC

United Arab Emirates

EIAC

Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC)
Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC)

EIAC is the official governmental body responsible for providing accreditation to conformity assessment bodies.

Saudi Arabia

GAC

GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)
GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)

GAC is the regional accreditation body established to support conformity assessment and trade across GCC member states, accrediting halal certification bodies in accordance with GSO 2055-2:2021.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Halal Center

Saudi Halal Center
Saudi Halal Center

The Saudi Halal Center, operating under the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's official authority responsible for halal certification services and the recognition of foreign halal certification bodies.

Saudi Arabia

SASO

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)

AHF's recognition supports its certified clients seeking access to Saudi Arabia, helping ensure their halal certification is aligned with the requirements of the Saudi Halal Center and applicable Saudi standards and regulations (SASO).

Saudi Arabia

SHC

Saudi Health Council
Saudi Health Council

The Saudi Health Council (SHC) is the governmental council in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that coordinates national health policy and sets standards across the health sector.

Qatar

MOPH

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)

The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar is the primary authority responsible for public health matters, including the regulation and certification of halal food products.

Europe & Africa

Türkiye

GIMDES

GIMDES
GIMDES

GIMDES is the lead certification and accreditation authority of the Republic of Türkiye, responsible for domestic halal certification, international recognition, and the promotion of halal globally.

Morocco

IMANOR

Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR)
Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR)

IMANOR is the official Moroccan body responsible for standardization and certification.

South Africa

MJC

Muslim Judicial Council
Muslim Judicial Council

The Muslim Judicial Council is the most representative and influential Muslim religious organization in the Western Cape, recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for the religious, cultural, and organizational roles it plays in South Africa.

Global & Americas

World

WHFC

World Halal Food Council (WHFC)
World Halal Food Council (WHFC)

World Halal Food Council (WHFC) is an international entity whose mission is to establish unity and strengthen organization between international halal certification agencies.

Illinois

AAHC

Association of American Halal Certifiers (AAHC)
Association of American Halal Certifiers (AAHC)

AAHC is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization established to develop American and international halal institutions dealing with halal issues such as education, training, research, regulatory procedures, documentation, legalization, translation, accreditation, and standardization.

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