Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA)
Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA) is a halal certification body in Taiwan 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 | Taiwan |
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| Address | 3rd Floor, No. 3, Lane 25 Sec. 1, Xinhai Road Taipei City 10089 Taiwan (R.O.C) |
| Contact person | Mr. Hj. Ali K.M. Chang (President) |
| Telephone | +8862 2367 5231 |
| Fax | +8862 2365 2094 |
| thida.info@gmail.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Certifies | food and beverages, fresh fruits and vegetables, cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals |
| Also recognised by | BPJPH (Indonesia), MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (WHFC), International Halal Integrity Alliance (IHI) |
| Website | thida.org |
Dual recognition: THIDA is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-01-14.
About THIDA
The Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA) is Taiwan’s principal halal certification body, based in Taipei. It was formed to integrate the halal certification services previously run by Taiwan’s mosque based certifiers into a single national body. In January 2012 THIDA reached a cooperation agreement with the Chinese Muslim Association that divided responsibilities: THIDA handles halal certification for exported and manufactured products nationwide, including processed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and cosmetics, while the Chinese Muslim Association covers domestic catering, tourism, and meat products.
THIDA’s certification confirms compliance with Islamic law across ingredients, manufacturing processes, hygiene, safety, packaging, labeling, and transportation. The association emphasizes that issuing a certificate is not the end of its work, maintaining post certification audits and supervision of certified clients. To protect impartiality, it does not accept external donations. Its own introduction states that nearly 400 enterprises have obtained its halal certificates, with products exported to Muslim markets.
Internationally, THIDA holds recognition from JAKIM of Malaysia, effective since 1 January 2013 and currently valid until 19 March 2027, covering food, cosmetics, chemical products, and pharmaceutical products. It also holds recognition from BPJPH of Indonesia, valid until 14 November 2027, and lists MUIS of Singapore among its recognizing authorities. THIDA presents itself as the only certification body in Taiwan holding the BPJPH recognition; on the JAKIM side, a second Taiwanese body, Taiwan Halal Certification Development, received JAKIM authorization in July 2025. It is a member of the World Halal Food Council and the International Halal Integrity Alliance, and maintains mutual recognition arrangements with certification bodies across Asia and beyond, including partners in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, India, and Argentina.
Frequently asked questions
Is THIDA recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA) 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 THIDA?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by THIDA are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is THIDA based?
Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA) is based in Taiwan at 3rd Floor, No. 3, Lane 25 Sec. 1, Xinhai Road Taipei City 10089 Taiwan (R.O.C).
Is THIDA recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association (THIDA) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-01-14), 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.
Which product categories does THIDA certify?
THIDA certifies processed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and cosmetics, with its JAKIM recognition also covering chemical and pharmaceutical products. Under a 2012 agreement, domestic catering, tourism, and meat products are handled by the Chinese Muslim Association instead.
Can THIDA certified products be exported to Indonesia?
Yes. THIDA holds recognition from BPJPH, the Indonesian halal product guarantee agency, valid until 14 November 2027, and states it is the only certification body in Taiwan with this recognition.
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Sectors THIDA certifies
THIDA's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: