Halal Food Authority Ltd. (HFA)
Halal Food Authority Ltd. (HFA) is a halal certification body in United Kingdom 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 | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Address | Unit 15, Linen House 253 Kilburn Lane Queen's Park London W10 4BQ United Kingdom |
| Contact person | Dr Amir Masoom (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Telephone | +44(0)208 446 7127 |
| Fax | N/A |
| info@halalfoodauthority.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Certifies | Meat and poultry slaughter, Food and beverages, Ingredients, Additives and aromas, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Cleaning substances, Packaging materials |
| Standards | OIC/SMIIC halal standards, ISO/IEC 17065:2012, GSO 2055-2:2015, MS 1500 (Malaysia), MS 2565 (Malaysia), UAE.S 993, SNI halal standards (Indonesia) |
| Accredited by | EIAC (United Arab Emirates), HAK (Turkiye), BPJPH (Indonesia) |
| Also recognised by | SFDA (Saudi Arabia), SASO (Saudi Arabia), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Website | Halalfoodauthority.com |
Dual recognition: HFA is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-01-20.
About HFA
Halal Food Authority Ltd. (HFA) is a London based halal certification body that has provided certification and auditing services for food and non-food producers since 1994, making it one of the oldest halal certifiers in the United Kingdom. The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Ulemah, supported by departments covering quality assurance, Sharia compliance, auditing, and food technology.
HFA certifies a broad range of categories, including meat and poultry slaughter, food and beverages, ingredients, additives and aromas, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, cleaning substances, and packaging materials. Its certification work draws on international references such as OIC/SMIIC halal standards, the Malaysian standards MS 1500 and MS 2565, GSO standards including GSO 2055-2:2015, UAE.S 993, and Indonesian SNI halal standards, alongside ISO/IEC 17065:2012 for certification body competence.
The certification process centres on site audits at production facilities, ingredient evaluation, monitoring of processing and labelling, and ongoing inspections, with training offered to client staff. On slaughter, HFA permits reversible electrical stunning provided the animal remains alive before the cut, and accepts mechanical poultry slaughter with a Muslim slaughterman present, a position that has made its scheme workable for large scale manufacturers and mainstream UK retailers.
HFA is accredited by EIAC in the United Arab Emirates, HAK in Turkiye, and BPJPH in Indonesia, and is recognised by SFDA and SASO in Saudi Arabia in addition to its Malaysian recognition. The body reports serving over one thousand clients worldwide, with tens of thousands of certified products.
Frequently asked questions
Is HFA recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Halal Food Authority Ltd. (HFA) 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 HFA?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by HFA are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is HFA based?
Halal Food Authority Ltd. (HFA) is based in United Kingdom at Unit 15, Linen House 253 Kilburn Lane Queen's Park London W10 4BQ United Kingdom.
Is HFA recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Halal Food Authority Ltd. (HFA) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-01-20), 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.
Is HFA halal certification internationally recognised?
Yes. HFA is accredited by EIAC in the United Arab Emirates, HAK in Turkiye, and BPJPH in Indonesia, and it holds recognition from JAKIM in Malaysia as well as SFDA and SASO in Saudi Arabia, so HFA certified products can enter major halal import markets.
What is HFA's position on stunning before slaughter?
HFA permits reversible electrical stunning on condition that the animal remains alive before the cut is made, and it accepts mechanical slaughter of poultry when a Muslim slaughterman is present. This differs from bodies such as HMC, which prohibit all pre-slaughter stunning.
Does HFA certify products other than meat?
Yes. Beyond meat and poultry, HFA certifies food and beverages, ingredients, additives and aromas, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, cleaning substances, and packaging materials.
Related halal certification bodies
- Halal Certification Europe (HCE) · United Kingdom (UK)
- Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) · Argentina
- The Halal Catering Argentina (THCA) · Argentina
- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. · Australia
Sectors HFA certifies
HFA's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: