ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC)
ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC) is a halal certification body in Australia that holds recognition from JAKIM, Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development and the most influential authority in the global halal industry.
Source: JAKIM's official recognition list, gazetted under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Address | Level 2 Building Suite 3 20 Worth Street Chullora New South Wales 2190 Australia |
| Contact person | Sheikh Shady Al Suleiman (Director) |
| Telephone | +61 2 8377 4175 |
| Fax | +61 1300 765 964 |
| info@anichalal.org.au | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Certifies | meat, processed food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals |
| Standards | GSO 1931, GSO 2055 |
| Also recognised by | MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | Subsidiary of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) |
| Website | anic.org.au |
Dual recognition: ANIC is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-01-21.
About ANIC
ANIC Halal Authority is the halal certification arm of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), the peak national body of imams and Islamic scholars in Australia. ANIC was established in June 2006 and counts over 300 registered imams across state councils in every Australian state and territory; it also houses the Australian Fatwa Council, chaired by the Mufti of Australia. The halal authority operates as a subsidiary company of the council.
The body certifies meat, processed food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products for Australian companies, and issues halal certificates covering meat and processed meat as well as processed foods with long shelf life. Its management combines Islamic scholars with specialists in food science and technology. The authority states that it is registered and approved as a halal certifying body by the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
For export markets, the body reports following the Malaysian JAKIM standard for halal meat, food, and cosmetics, the Singapore MUIS halal standards, the GSO 1931 and GSO 2055 Gulf standards, Saudi Arabian and United Arab Emirates slaughtering requirements, and the Indonesian BPJPH standards. It lists recognition by MUIS in Singapore and reports mutual recognition arrangements with counterparts in South Korea and Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Is ANIC recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC) appears on JAKIM's official recognition list of international halal certification bodies, gazetted under Malaysia's Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
What does JAKIM recognition mean for ANIC?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by ANIC are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is ANIC based?
ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC) is based in Australia at Level 2 Building Suite 3 20 Worth Street Chullora New South Wales 2190 Australia.
Is ANIC recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-01-21), so its halal certificates are also accepted for the Singapore market. Recognition by two national authorities is a strong dual-market credibility signal for exporters.
How is ANIC Halal Authority related to the Australian National Imams Council?
ANIC Halal Authority is a subsidiary company of the Australian National Imams Council, the national body of imams and Islamic scholars in Australia with over 300 registered imams and state councils across the country. The certification arm is managed by a team of Islamic scholars together with specialists in food science and technology.
Which standards does ANIC Halal Authority follow?
The body states that it follows the Malaysian JAKIM standard for halal meat, food, and cosmetics, the Singapore MUIS halal standards, the GSO 1931 and GSO 2055 Gulf halal food standards, Saudi Arabian and United Arab Emirates slaughtering requirements, and the Indonesian BPJPH standards.
Is ANIC Halal Authority approved by the Australian government?
The body states that it is a registered and approved halal certifying body with the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, which oversees the export of halal red meat from Australia.
Related halal certification bodies
- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. · Australia
- Perth Mosque Incorporated (PMI) · Australia
- Islamic Association of Katanning (IAK) · Australia
- Supreme Islamic Council of Meat in Australia (SICHMA) · Australia
Sectors ANIC certifies
ANIC's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: