Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA)
Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) 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 | 5/90 Pitt Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia |
| Contact person | Mdm. Nadia El-Mouelhy (Director) |
| Telephone | +61 2 9232 6731 |
| Fax | +61 2 9223 8596 |
| Mobile | +61 401 015 157 |
| info@halalauthority.org | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Certifies | meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, confectionery, bakery goods, spices, processed food, fats and oils, flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals |
| Standards | GSO 2055-2:2015 |
| Accredited by | GAC (Gulf Accreditation Center), SMIIC scheme |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), MOIAT (United Arab Emirates), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (founding member), World Halal Council (founding member, full member since 2007) |
| Website | halalauthority.org |
Dual recognition: HCAA is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2028-12-17.
About HCAA
Halal Certification Authority (HCA) is an independent halal certifier based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1993 by Mohamed El-Mouelhy, the body reports that it became the largest certifier in its first year of operation and remains a market leader in Australian halal certification. It is a founding member of both the World Halal Food Council and the World Halal Council, where it has held full membership since 2007, and it is currently led by President and CEO Nadia El-Mouelhy.
The certification scope covers meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, confectionery, bakery goods, spices, processed food, fats and oils, flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. HCA does not certify restaurants or cafes. The body lists accreditations including the Gulf standard GSO 2055-2:2015, BPJPH in Indonesia, MUIS in Singapore, MOIAT in the United Arab Emirates, GAC, and SMIIC, and states that it is audited regularly by Australian regulators together with JAKIM, GAC, SFDA, and DQS.
Certification follows a twelve step procedure that begins with an expression of interest and examination of product and supplier ingredient documentation. Once an application is judged suitable, an agreement and fee are issued, premises are inspected while production is under way, and an auditor’s report goes to a panel for review. Auditors check storage, preparation, packing, and finished goods areas to confirm that machinery is dedicated to halal use and that there is no contamination with porcine or other non halal materials. HCA charges no application fee, does not levy royalties on certified products, and serves clients across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Frequently asked questions
Is HCAA recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) 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 HCAA?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by HCAA are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is HCAA based?
Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) is based in Australia at 5/90 Pitt Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia.
Is HCAA recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2028-12-17), 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.
What products does Halal Certification Authority Australia certify?
HCA certifies meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, confectionery, bakery goods, spices, processed food, fats and oils, flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. It does not certify restaurants or cafes.
How does the HCA certification process work?
The process starts with an expression of interest, followed by review of product and ingredient documentation, an agreement and fee, an on site inspection during production, and a panel review of the auditor's report before certification is granted.
Which authorities audit or accept HCA certification?
HCA states it is audited regularly by Australian regulators along with JAKIM, GAC, SFDA, and DQS, and it lists accreditations connected to BPJPH, MUIS, MOIAT, and the GSO 2055-2:2015 standard, supporting exports to Southeast Asia and the Gulf.
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Sectors HCAA certifies
HCAA's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: