Supreme Islamic Council of Meat in Australia (SICHMA)
Supreme Islamic Council of Meat in Australia (SICHMA) is a halal certification body in Australia 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 | Australia |
|---|---|
| Address | Unit 13/10 Straits Avenue South Granville New South Wales 2142 Australia |
| Contact person | Mr. Muhammet Eris (Chairman) |
| Telephone | +61 2 9643 7775 |
| Fax | +61 2 9643 7776 |
| erism@sichma.com.au, halal@sichma.com.au | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Certifies | meat, processed food, ambient stable products, biochemicals |
| Accredited by | Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Approved Islamic Organisation for halal red meat export), GCC Accreditation Centre (GAC) |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), MOIAT (United Arab Emirates), SFDA and SASO (Saudi Arabia), HAK (Turkiye), CICOT (Thailand), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | Australian Halal Certifiers Alliance (founding and sustaining member), World Halal Food Council (founding and sustaining member) |
| Website | sichma.com.au |
Dual recognition: SICHMA is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2028-12-17.
About SICHMA
The Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia Inc (SICHMA) is a non-profit Islamic organisation headquartered in South Granville, New South Wales, with a presence in Queensland. Operating since 1992, it has grown into one of the principal providers of halal certification to Australian companies processing and exporting meat and processed foods, serving both the domestic market and export destinations across the Muslim world.
While red meat remains its core activity, SICHMA states that its certification programs cover all food and consumable product categories. Its published schemes include general halal certification, a scheme for the processing of ambient stable products, and a scheme for the production of biochemicals. Under Australia’s export control system, SICHMA holds an approved arrangement with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, making it an Approved Islamic Organisation authorised to certify halal red meat and red meat products for export.
The certification process moves from application through audit to committee review. SICHMA conducts standard, surveillance, short notice, and unannounced audits, documents findings and non-conformities, and can draw on laboratory testing as part of evidence collection. A Certificate of Conformity is awarded once the Certification Committee has reviewed the audit results and confirmed that non-conformances have been addressed.
SICHMA is a founding and sustaining member of the Australian Halal Certifiers Alliance and the World Halal Food Council. Beyond certification, the organisation channels funds into community work, including support for mosques, youth education and mentoring programs, and Islamic conferences and seminars.
Frequently asked questions
Is SICHMA recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Supreme Islamic Council of Meat in Australia (SICHMA) 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 SICHMA?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by SICHMA are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is SICHMA based?
Supreme Islamic Council of Meat in Australia (SICHMA) is based in Australia at Unit 13/10 Straits Avenue South Granville New South Wales 2142 Australia.
Is SICHMA recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Supreme Islamic Council of Meat in Australia (SICHMA) 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.
Does SICHMA certify products other than red meat?
Yes. Alongside its core meat certification work, SICHMA operates schemes covering processed foods, the processing of ambient stable products, and the production of biochemicals, and states that its programs cover all food and consumable product categories.
How does SICHMA verify ongoing compliance after a certificate is issued?
SICHMA uses standard, surveillance, short notice, and unannounced audits, supported by evidence collection and laboratory testing where needed. A Certification Committee reviews audit results and confirms that non-conformities have been addressed before a Certificate of Conformity is awarded.
What role does the Australian government play in SICHMA's meat certification?
SICHMA holds an approved arrangement with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which makes it an Approved Islamic Organisation permitted to certify halal red meat and red meat products for export under Australia's official system.
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Sectors SICHMA certifies
SICHMA's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: