Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Trust (JUHHT)
Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Trust (JUHHT) is a halal certification body in India 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 | India |
|---|---|
| Address | 1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi-110002 India |
| Contact person | Mr. Niaz Ahmed Farooqui (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Telephone | +9196 6791 2032 |
| jamiathalaltrust@gmail.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Certifies | meat and poultry, slaughterhouses, processed food, dairy products, additives and ingredients, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, restaurants and hotels |
| Also recognised by | LPPOM MUI (Indonesia), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (WHFC) |
| Website | jamiathalaltrust.org |
Dual recognition: JUHHT is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-01-28.
About JUHHT
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust is the halal certification arm of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, a Muslim scholars organization founded in India in 1919 and one of the country’s oldest religious bodies. The trust was set up to streamline and standardize the parent organization’s certification work under a single registered trust with a uniform logo, seal, and certificate format. It is headquartered at 1 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in New Delhi and reports seven regional offices across India, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Uttar Pradesh.
The certification portfolio centers on meat. The trust audits abattoirs slaughtering buffalo, lamb, goat, and poultry for both the Indian market and export, and it groups clients into separate scheme categories for slaughterhouses, food premises, and outlets such as restaurants and hotels. Beyond meat, its stated scope covers processed food manufacturing, dairy products, additives and ingredients, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals, along with halal compliant hospitals and hotel kitchens.
On the international side, the trust states that the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia recognized it in 2011 for meat, meat products, and slaughterhouses, a scope that aligns with India’s large buffalo meat export trade. It also appears on the LPPOM MUI list of approved halal certification bodies for Indonesia and describes itself as a member of the World Halal Food Council. Leadership is drawn from the parent organization, with Mahmood Asad Madani serving as chairman and Niaz Ahmed Farooqui as chief executive.
Frequently asked questions
Is JUHHT recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Trust (JUHHT) 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 JUHHT?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by JUHHT are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is JUHHT based?
Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Trust (JUHHT) is based in India at 1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi-110002 India.
Is JUHHT recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Jamiat Ulama-l-Hind Trust (JUHHT) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-01-28), 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 is the Halal Trust related to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind?
The Halal Trust is a registered trust created by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, a Muslim scholars organization founded in India in 1919. It was set up to unify and standardize the halal certification work that the parent body had been carrying out across the country.
Does the trust certify restaurants and hotels as well as factories?
Yes. Beyond slaughterhouses and food processing plants, the trust runs certification schemes for halal compliant restaurants, hotels, and hospital kitchens in India, with separate scheme categories for abattoirs, food premises, and outlets.
Which products does the Malaysian recognition of the trust cover?
The trust states that the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia recognized it in 2011 as an authoritative institution for issuing halal certificates for meat, meat products, and slaughterhouses, which is the category that matters most for Indian buffalo meat exporters.
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Sectors JUHHT certifies
JUHHT's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: