Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina)
Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) is a halal certification body in Argentina 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 | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Address | Avenida San Juan 3053 Barrio de San Cristobal 1233 Buenos Aires Argentina |
| Contact person | Mr Anibal Bachir Bakir (President) Mr Alexis Yamil El Sayer (Director) |
| Telephone | (54-11) 4931-3577 ( |
| sec.halal@halal.org.ar, halal@halal.org.ar | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Certifies | meat products and ritual slaughter, processed and manufactured foods, beverages and food additives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals |
| Accredited by | GAC (GCC Accreditation Center, valid to 2029) |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia, valid to 2030), Ministry of Public Health (Qatar), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
Dual recognition: Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-02-22.
About Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina)
The Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina, CIRA) is a religious, social, and educational institution founded in 1931 in Buenos Aires. Alongside its mosque, Islamic school, and community programs, it operates a halal certification department from its headquarters at Avenida San Juan 3053 in the San Cristobal district, and the institution states that it has issued halal certification in Argentina since 1978.
The certification department covers meat products and manufactured products permitted under Islamic law, with a scope that extends to beverages, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This positions CIRA within Argentina’s export trade in halal food, including products destined for Muslim majority markets in Southeast Asia and the Gulf.
JAKIM lists CIRA as its recognised halal certification body in Argentina, and the body describes itself as the certifier accepted for food categories shipped from Argentina to Malaysia. CIRA also reports accreditation by BPJPH, Indonesia’s halal product assurance agency, valid until February 2030, which it describes as making it the first Argentine halal certifier accredited by that authority. Its other reported credentials include accreditation by the GCC Accreditation Center valid until September 2029, recognition by MUIS for food categories entering Singapore, and recognition by the Ports’ Health and Food Control Section of the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
Frequently asked questions
Is Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) 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 Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina)?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) based?
Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) is based in Argentina at Avenida San Juan 3053 Barrio de San Cristobal 1233 Buenos Aires Argentina.
Is Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-02-22), 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 Centre of the Argentine Republic issued halal certificates?
The institution states that it has issued halal certification in Argentina since 1978, operated through a dedicated halal department at its Avenida San Juan headquarters in Buenos Aires.
Which product categories does CIRA certify as halal?
CIRA certifies meat products and manufactured products permitted under Islamic law, a scope that extends to beverages, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Which other halal authorities accept CIRA certificates?
Beyond Malaysia, CIRA reports accreditation by BPJPH of Indonesia valid until February 2030, accreditation by the GCC Accreditation Center valid until September 2029, recognition by MUIS for food categories entering Singapore, and recognition by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
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Sectors Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) certifies
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