ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. (ARA)
ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. (ARA) is a halal certification body in China 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 | China |
|---|---|
| Address | Zhengzhou, JIN Shui District No. 28 Dong Feng Road Lanbaowan 2Qi ， 9 HaLou 2 Danyuan ， 704 Zhengzhou, Henan China 450003 |
| Contact person | Mdm Ani Zhao Hua (President) Mr. Abdul Rahim Albert Hsiu |
| Telephone | +86 1551 5545 789 +86 1853 8059 877 |
| 1328421491@qq.com, ara@arahalal.org | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 2013 |
| Certifies | food and beverages, raw materials and additives, slaughter and meat products, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals and herbal medicines, medical devices |
| Standards | MS 1500:2019, MUIS-HC-S001, GSO 2055-1:2015 |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Website | arahalal.org |
Dual recognition: ARA is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-02-02.
About ARA
ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. is a halal certification body headquartered in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province in central China, with its office at No. 28 Dongfeng Road in the Jinshui District. Established in 2013, the organisation describes its audit teams as a combination of Shariah experts and technical specialist auditors, and positions itself as a bridge helping Chinese manufacturers reach regulated halal markets across Southeast Asia and the Gulf.
Its certification scope is broad for a China based certifier. Beyond food and beverages, ARA Halal covers raw materials, additives, spices and edible yeast, slaughterhouses and meat products, cosmetics and skincare, chemical and biological products, consumer goods and personal care items, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals including Chinese herbal medicines. This range matters in practice because much of China’s halal linked export trade is in ingredients and intermediate products rather than finished retail goods.
The body’s standing was built in stages. Malaysia’s JAKIM authorised ARA Halal in 2014, a year after its founding, followed by Singapore’s MUIS in 2015 and Indonesia’s BPJPH in 2024, the latter opening access to Indonesia’s mandatory halal assurance regime. Audits reference the standards of the destination markets, including Malaysia’s MS 1500:2019, Singapore’s MUIS-HC-S001, and the Gulf standard GSO 2055-1:2015. Exporters checking credentials should note that the certifier’s live website is arahalal.org; an older domain that once appeared in listings is no longer under its control.
Frequently asked questions
Is ARA recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. (ARA) 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 ARA?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by ARA are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is ARA based?
ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. (ARA) is based in China at Zhengzhou, JIN Shui District No. 28 Dong Feng Road Lanbaowan 2Qi ， 9 HaLou 2 Danyuan ， 704 Zhengzhou, Henan China 450003.
Is ARA recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, ARA Halal Certification Services Centre Inc. (ARA) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-02-02), 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.
Which product categories does ARA Halal certify?
ARA Halal lists a certification scope covering food and beverages, raw materials, additives, spices and edible yeast, slaughterhouses and meat products, cosmetics and skincare, chemical and biological products, consumer goods, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals including Chinese herbal medicines.
Which halal authorities besides JAKIM accept ARA Halal certificates?
ARA Halal reports authorisation by MUIS of Singapore since 2015 and by BPJPH of Indonesia since 2024, in addition to its Malaysian recognition dating from 2014, so its certificates can support exports to Singapore and Indonesia as well as Malaysia.
Which halal standards does ARA Halal audit against?
The body references Malaysia's MS 1500:2019, Singapore's MUIS-HC-S001, and the Gulf standard GSO 2055-1:2015, alongside Indonesia's halal product assurance system requirements for BPJPH covered clients.
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Sectors ARA certifies
ARA's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: