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What is Halal?

Halal is a term in Islam that refers to everything that is permitted or lawful under Islamic law. In the context of food and beverages, Halal means a product that is produced, processed, and presented in accordance with Islamic rules and principles.

Halal Certification

Halal certification is essential to ensure that products and services meet the halal standards established by the relevant authorities. This certification was required, especially for products consumed or used by Muslims, to make sure that the product meets the halal requirements in accordance with the teachings of the Islamic religion.

For Muslim travelers exploring the world, it’s crucial to be acquainted with halal logos from various countries. This knowledge aids in identifying halal-certified foods, restaurants, or other products like cosmetics that are permissible and safe for consumption or use during their journeys abroad. Here are halal logos from around the world, serving as valuable references for Muslim travelers worldwide!

1. Indonesia

Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI)

 

 

Address: Jl. Proklamasi No. 51 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia

Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH)

Address: Jl. Menteng Raya No. 62-64, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia

2. Singapore

 

Majelis Ugama Islam Singapore(MUIS)

Address: 273 Braddell Rd, Singapore 579702

3. Malaysia

 

Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia(JAKIM)

Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. Japan

  • The Japan Moslem Association(JMA)

    Address: 2-15-21 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012, Japan

5. South Korea

Korea Muslim Federation Halal Committee (KMFHC) – South Korea

  • Address: 18F D Tower, 11, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

6. UK

Halal Food Authority (HFA) – United Kingdom

  • Address: 1 Cobbold Road, Willesden, London NW10 9SX, United Kingdom

7. Philippines

Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines (IDCP) – Philippines

  • Address: No. 45 Sct. Madriñan St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines

8. UEA

Dubai Municipality – Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) – United Arab Emirates

  • Address: Al Kifaf Commercial Tower, 1st Floor, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

9. Australia

  • Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) – Australia

    Address: 932 Bourke St, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

10. Hongkong

  • Halal Certification Services (HCS) – Hong Kong

    Address: Room 1801, 18/F, Tamson Plaza, 161 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

11. Thailand

  • Central Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT) – Thailand

    Address: 236 Phetchaburi Rd, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

12. Spain

  • Instituto Halal De Junta Islamica(Halal Institute of Spain) 

     

    Address: C/ URGELL, 198, Barcelona, Spain

13. Turkey

GIMDES – Turkey

  • Address: Yıldızevler Mah. 28.Cadde No:15/3, Ankara, Turkey

14. Russia

Halal Certification Center of Russia – Russia

  • Address: Bolshaya Polyanka St, 65, Moscow, Russia

15. France

Halal Certification Services (HCS) – France

  • Address: 39 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris, France

These institutions are pivotal in ensuring that products and services adhere to halal standards in their respective regions. Please note that the addresses provided are based on available information and may be subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date address information, it is recommended to visit the official websites or contact the respective halal certification bodies directly.