Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI)
Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) is a halal certification body in Ireland 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 | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 South Circular Road Dublin 8 Ireland |
| Contact person | Mr. Yahya Mohammad Al-Hussein (President) |
| Telephone | 0035314533242 |
| Fax | 0035314532785 |
| info@islamicfoundation.ie | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Certifies | meat and poultry, dairy products, processed foods, food ingredients and raw materials, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals |
| Standards | Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), Indonesia |
| Also recognised by | MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (WHFC) |
| Website | islamicfoundation.ie |
Dual recognition: IFI is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2028-12-28.
About IFI
The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) is a Dublin based religious organization that doubles as Ireland’s longest serving halal certification body. Founded in 1959 by Muslim students as the Dublin Islamic Society, it opened the first mosque in Ireland in 1976 and has run the Dublin Mosque and Islamic Centre at 163 South Circular Road since 1983. The certification arm has operated since 1981, when IFI began certifying halal meat exported from Ireland to Muslim countries, and since around 2000 it has extended its work to dairy and other non-meat products as export markets widened their halal requirements.
IFI certifies meat and poultry, dairy, processed foods, raw materials and ingredients such as vitamin and mineral premixes, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. Its published process covers documentation review, a pre-audit assessment, an on-site audit carried out by two auditors, and a certification decision, with non-meat certificates typically valid for one year. For the Indonesian market it applies the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) criteria covering commitment, materials, process control, product specifications, and monitoring.
Beyond its Malaysian standing, IFI is recognized by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and describes itself as the only Irish halal certification authority recognized by the World Halal Food Council. It also self-reports recognition by the State of Qatar, past recognition by Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), and pending applications with Indonesia’s BPJPH and Turkiye’s HAK. The organization is a registered Irish charity and remains a community institution as much as a certifier.
Frequently asked questions
Is IFI recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) 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 IFI?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by IFI are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is IFI based?
Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) is based in Ireland at 163 South Circular Road Dublin 8 Ireland.
Is IFI recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2028-12-28), 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 long has the Islamic Foundation of Ireland been certifying halal products?
IFI has acted as the certifying body for halal meat exported from Ireland to Muslim countries since 1981. From around 2000 it extended certification to dairy and other non-meat products as importing markets began requiring halal assurance beyond meat.
Is IFI connected to the Dublin Mosque?
Yes. IFI began in 1959 as the Dublin Islamic Society, opened the first mosque in Ireland in 1976, and since 1983 has operated the Dublin Mosque and Islamic Centre at 163 South Circular Road, which also serves as its headquarters.
How long is an IFI halal certificate valid?
According to IFI's published certification process, certificates for non-meat products are typically issued for one year following an on-site audit by two IFI auditors, after which renewal requires reassessment.
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- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. · Australia
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Sectors IFI certifies
IFI's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: