NPO Japan Halal Association (JHA)
NPO Japan Halal Association (JHA) is a halal certification body in Japan 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 | Japan |
|---|---|
| Address | 2F Excel Abiko 3-17-4 Karita Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka 558-0011 Japan |
| Contact person | Mdm Hind Hitomi Remon (Chairperson) |
| Telephone | +816 4703 5966 |
| Fax | +816 4703 5977 |
| info@jhalal.com, remon@jhalal.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 2010 |
| Certifies | products and raw materials, slaughter, restaurants and kitchens, warehousing and transport |
| Standards | JHAS1002:2019 (in-house halal certification standard) |
| Accredited by | GAC (Gulf countries, 2016), ESMA (United Arab Emirates, 2017), MOIAT (United Arab Emirates) |
| Also recognised by | MUI (Indonesia, 2019), BPJPH (Indonesia, 2024), HAK (Turkey, 2024), CICOT (Thailand, 2018, mutual recognition), THIDA (Taiwan, 2020, mutual recognition), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Website | jhalal.com |
Dual recognition: JHA is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2028-12-17.
About JHA
The NPO Japan Halal Association (JHA) is a nonprofit halal certification body based in Osaka, Japan, established in 2010. Operating as an independent third party, it certifies that products and services offered by Japanese companies meet halal requirements, and it supplements this core work with training activities, including seminars on Muslim hospitality and halal management that it has run since 2011.
The association conducts audits for four certification types: products and raw materials, slaughter, restaurants and kitchens, and warehousing and transport. In 2019 it developed its own certification standard, JHAS1002:2019, which draws together the certification requirements of major halal importing countries, and it uses this standard in its certification audits. The association introduced remote audit systems in 2021, and its certified client list includes major Japanese manufacturers such as Meiji, Yakult, and Saraya.
Its international standing has been built up in stages. JAKIM approval came in 2012, followed by MUIS in Singapore in 2013. In 2016 it became the first halal certification organization in Japan accredited by GAC for the Gulf countries, and in 2017 it received accreditation from the UAE authority ESMA, with MOIAT now listed among its approvals. Mutual recognition was concluded with CICOT of Thailand in 2018 and THIDA of Taiwan in 2020, while Indonesian acceptance came through MUI in 2019 and BPJPH in 2024, and Turkey’s HAK approved the body in 2024. The association also received the MIHAS Innovation Award in 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Is JHA recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. NPO Japan Halal Association (JHA) 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 JHA?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by JHA are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is JHA based?
NPO Japan Halal Association (JHA) is based in Japan at 2F Excel Abiko 3-17-4 Karita Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka 558-0011 Japan.
Is JHA recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, NPO Japan Halal Association (JHA) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2028-12-17), 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 certification standard does the Japan Halal Association audit against?
The association audits against JHAS1002:2019, its own halal certification standard developed in 2019 by incorporating the certification requirements of major halal importing countries, and applies it across each of its certification categories.
What types of halal certification does the Japan Halal Association offer?
It conducts audits for four certification types covering products and raw materials, slaughter, restaurants and kitchens, and warehousing and transport, each assessed against the requirements set for that category.
Which export markets accept Japan Halal Association certificates?
Its certificates are accepted in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Thailand, and Taiwan through the approvals, accreditations, and mutual recognition arrangements the association holds.
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Sectors JHA certifies
JHA's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: