Instituto Halal de Portugal (IHP)
Instituto Halal de Portugal (IHP) is a halal certification body in Portugal 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 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Address | Av.Vila Amélia lote 172 2950-805 Quinta do Anjo Portugal |
| Contact person | Mr Azhar Mohamed Vali (President) |
| Telephone | +35 1937 8 0786 |
| info@halal.pt | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Certifies | food and beverages, meat and slaughter, cosmetics, halal consulting and training |
| Also recognised by | MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Website | halal.pt |
Dual recognition: IHP is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-02-25.
About IHP
Instituto Halal de Portugal (IHP) describes itself as an organization devoted to analysing, monitoring, inspecting, and certifying halal products for human consumption in Portugal. It presents a dual role: certifying Portuguese food and cosmetics companies that want to reach Muslim-majority export markets, and keeping the Portuguese Muslim community informed through published lists of certified products, ingredients to avoid, and places of worship. The body says it operates on a non-profit basis with minimal fees, and the Global Halal Network directory lists its address in Quinta do Anjo, in the Palmela municipality south of Lisbon.
Its client list is concentrated in food and beverages. Named certified brands on its website include Gallo olive oil from Vitor Guedes S.A., the retailer Pingo Doce, tomato processor Sugal, dairy names Terra Alegre, Lactacores, Montiqueijo, and Matinal, plus Qualiriso, TUNA, Pinopine, Germen, and Benavente. The published certification process runs through five steps, from application and document review to an on-site verification, client confirmation of required changes, and issuance of a certificate valid for one year, with batch certificates available for meat.
IHP states that it certifies only hand-slaughtered meat under criteria it says are accepted unanimously across the Sunni schools, and that its inspectors and auditors receive training in ISO-based audit practice and quality management. Alongside certification it offers consulting, training, event support, design, and translation services. The body publishes no accreditation details, standards documents, or membership information on its website, and it refers to cooperative relations with certification structures at national and global level without naming them.
Frequently asked questions
Is IHP recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Instituto Halal de Portugal (IHP) 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 IHP?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by IHP are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is IHP based?
Instituto Halal de Portugal (IHP) is based in Portugal at Av.Vila Amélia lote 172 2950-805 Quinta do Anjo Portugal.
Is IHP recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Instituto Halal de Portugal (IHP) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-02-25), 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 slaughter criteria does Instituto Halal de Portugal apply?
IHP states that it only certifies meat slaughtered by hand, and its published criteria require that the animal be in perfect health before slaughter, that a Muslim recite the Tasmiyah at each slaughter, and that at least three of the four main veins be cut. The body says its criteria follow rules unanimously accepted across the Sunni schools of jurisprudence.
How does the IHP certification process work?
The published process has five steps: submitting an application form with technical documents by email, a document review by the IHP technical office, an on-site verification of the production process, client confirmation of any recommended changes to processes or ingredients, and issuance of the certificate, which is valid for one year. For meat, a separate batch certificate may also be required.
Which Portuguese brands has IHP certified?
The IHP website lists certified clients including Gallo (Vitor Guedes S.A.), Pingo Doce, Qualiriso, TUNA, Terra Alegre, Pinopine, Germen, Lactacores, Montiqueijo, Sugal, Benavente, and Matinal.
Related halal certification bodies
- 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
- Perth Mosque Incorporated (PMI) · Australia
Sectors IHP certifies
IHP's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: