Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal)
Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) is a halal certification body in Poland 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 | Poland |
|---|---|
| Address | Ul. Gronowa 22/1212 61- 655 Poznań Poland |
| Contact person | Dr Eng. Mohamed Salah Messikh (Chairman) |
| Telephone | +48 61 820 61 00 |
| Mobile | +48 507 754 301 |
| ms.messikh@institutehalal.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 2010 |
| Certifies | animal slaughter, food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, packaging |
| Standards | MS 1500:2019, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, UAE.S 2055-2:2016, GSO 2055-2:2021, SFDA.FD/GSO 2055-2:2015 |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), CICOT (Thailand), Ministry of Public Health (Qatar), SFDA and SASO (Saudi Arabia), MoIAT and EIAC (United Arab Emirates), IMANOR (Morocco), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (WHFC), Asia Halal Accreditation Council (AHAC) |
| Website | institutehalal.com |
Dual recognition: Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-02-01.
About Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal)
Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institute of Halal, PIH) is a nonprofit halal certification body based in Poznan, Poland. Established in 2010, it has built more than fourteen years of experience certifying and promoting halal products and services, and it is widely described as the most accredited halal certifier in Poland. The institute operates in a country that ranks among Europe’s larger producers of halal certified meat, much of it destined for export markets.
PIH certifies across six sectors: animal slaughter, food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and packaging. Audits are carried out against the standards of the recognising authorities, including Malaysia’s MS 1500:2019, the OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 standard, the Emirati UAE.S 2055-2 and Gulf GSO 2055-2 requirements, and the Saudi adoption SFDA.FD/GSO 2055-2.
The institute has assembled a broad portfolio of international recognitions. It was recognised by EIAC of the United Arab Emirates on 7 September 2017, by Malaysia’s JAKIM on 21 May 2018, by Saudi Arabia’s SFDA on 3 November 2020, by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology on 19 April 2021, by Saudi Arabia’s SASO on 8 November 2022, and by Indonesia’s BPJPH on 3 May 2024. It is also recognised by MUIS in Singapore, CICOT in Thailand, the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar, and IMANOR in Morocco. PIH is a member of the World Halal Food Council and the Asia Halal Accreditation Council, and it operates an online certificate verification service so buyers can confirm the status of certificates it has issued.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) 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 Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal)?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) based?
Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) is based in Poland at Ul. Gronowa 22/1212 61- 655 Poznań Poland.
Is Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-02-01), 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 products can Polski Instytut Halal certify?
The institute certifies across six sectors, covering animal slaughter, food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and packaging, serving producers in Poland and the wider region.
Which export markets accept certificates from Polski Instytut Halal?
Its certificates are accepted by authorities in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco, giving Polish producers access to major halal import markets in Southeast Asia, the Gulf, and North Africa.
Which halal standards does Polski Instytut Halal audit against?
Audits are conducted against the requirements of the recognising authorities, including Malaysia's MS 1500:2019, the OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 standard, the Gulf standard GSO 2055-2, and the Saudi and Emirati adoptions of those requirements.
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Sectors Polski Instytut Halal (Polish Institut of Halal) certifies
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