Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV)
Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) 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 | 12 Howes Street Airport West Victoria 3042 Australia |
| Contact person | Mr. Edin Dzelalagic (Chairman) Dr. Yassine Belkamel (Operations Manager) |
| Telephone | +64 4 0427 5787 |
| Mobile | +61 4 3727 9047 |
| operations@iccv.com.au, chairman@iccv.com.au | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Certifies | red meat, abattoirs and slaughterhouses, food processing, raw material manufacturing, cold storage, transportation and logistics, pharmaceuticals |
| Accredited by | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia), Australian Government Authorised Halal Program, AUS-MEAT |
| Also recognised by | MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (founder member) |
| Website | iccv.com.au |
Dual recognition: ICCV is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-01-19.
About ICCV
The Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) is a not-for-profit halal certification body established in 1992 by mosques and Islamic societies in Victoria, Australia. Based in Melbourne, the council describes itself as the largest halal certification body in Australia, responsible for the certification, monitoring, and supervision of halal food for both the domestic market and the export trade.
ICCV certifies and monitors abattoirs, food processing businesses, raw material manufacturers, transportation operators, cold storage facilities, and pharmaceutical companies. Its core position sits within Australia’s red meat export system: the council is accredited by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and AUS-MEAT under the Australian Government Authorised Halal Program, which authorises it to halal certify red meat and red meat products for export as an approved Islamic organisation.
Religious oversight comes from a panel of five Shariah advisers, and the council states that it accredits and supervises more than 140 registered halal slaughtermen, halal supervisors, and inspectors. Governance rests with a board of four directors supported by operations and technical managers.
The council states that it services export markets in more than 140 countries and that its certificates are accepted across Muslim majority markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, as well as destinations such as the European Union, China, and the United States. ICCV is a founder member of the World Halal Food Council. In December 2019, the Australian Department of Agriculture recorded the reinstatement of ICCV as a Malaysia recognised halal certifying body following a brief removal earlier that year.
Frequently asked questions
Is ICCV recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) 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 ICCV?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by ICCV are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is ICCV based?
Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) is based in Australia at 12 Howes Street Airport West Victoria 3042 Australia.
Is ICCV recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-01-19), 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 role does ICCV play in Australia's halal red meat export system?
ICCV is accredited by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and AUS-MEAT under the Australian Government Authorised Halal Program, which authorises it to halal certify red meat and red meat products for export. Under this program, official Australian halal certificates combine certification by an approved Islamic organisation such as ICCV with government certification.
Who provides the religious oversight for ICCV certification?
The council lists five Shariah advisers, Mohamed Hussein, Salah Soueid, Abdulhakim Sharif, Qazi Saad, and Ahmed Al Jaberi, who guide the integrity of its certification. It also states that it accredits and supervises more than 140 registered halal slaughtermen, halal supervisors, and inspectors.
Which sectors does ICCV certify beyond red meat?
Beyond abattoirs and red meat exports, ICCV certifies and monitors food processing businesses, raw material manufacturers, transportation operators, cold storage facilities, and pharmaceutical companies, serving both the Australian domestic market and export markets.
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Sectors ICCV certifies
ICCV's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: