Uruguay Islamic Centre (UIC)
Uruguay Islamic Centre (UIC) is a halal certification body in Uruguay 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 | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Address | Soriano 1364 Montevideo, Uruguay 11100 Uruguay |
| Contact person | Mr. Ali Ahmad Manan (Director) |
| Telephone | +598 2 901 54 14 |
| manager@halaluruguay.uy, a.ahmad@halaluruguay.uy | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Certifies | food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, supply chain management |
| Standards | GSO 2055-2, ISO/IEC 17065 |
| Also recognised by | MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) |
| Memberships | World Halal Food Council (WHFC) |
| Website | halaluruguay.uy |
Dual recognition: UIC is also listed on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list, valid to 2029-02-25.
About UIC
Uruguay Islamic Centre (UIC) is a halal certification body headquartered at Soriano 1364 in Montevideo, Uruguay, with a second office at Bartolome Mitre 777 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The organization claims 27 years of experience and recognition across Arab and Muslim markets, and it works within a meat industry that exports halal beef to Europe, the Gulf states, Japan, the United States, and Malaysia.
UIC certifies food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and supply chain management, and states that its certifications comply with GSO 2055-2, ISO/IEC 17065, OIC/SMIIC requirements, and Malaysian, Indonesian, and UAE standards. Its published process runs through eleven steps, moving from initial request and documentation review through two phases of on-site audit, corrective actions, and committee review to certificate issuance and ongoing surveillance. On its website the body displays recognition marks from authorities including JAKIM, BPJPH in Indonesia, MUIS in Singapore, Saudi regulators, and Qatari and Emirati organizations, presented as self-declared recognitions.
The World Halal Food Council lists Uruguay Islamic Center as its member for Uruguay. The home market gained direct access to Malaysia in July 2025, when two Uruguayan meat establishments were approved by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia and JAKIM for halal beef export, and Uruguay went on to present halal beef at MIHAS 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. Note that the halaluruguay.uy domain now redirects to uichalal.com, where the certification content lives under the /site/ path.
Frequently asked questions
Is UIC recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Uruguay Islamic Centre (UIC) 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 UIC?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by UIC are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is UIC based?
Uruguay Islamic Centre (UIC) is based in Uruguay at Soriano 1364 Montevideo, Uruguay 11100 Uruguay.
Is UIC recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. Besides JAKIM, Uruguay Islamic Centre (UIC) appears on MUIS Singapore's Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies list (valid to 2029-02-25), 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 does the certification process at Uruguay Islamic Centre work?
UIC publishes an eleven step process that begins with an initial request and documentation review, continues through two phases of on-site audit and any corrective actions, and ends with committee review, certificate issuance, and ongoing surveillance of certified operations.
Does Uruguay Islamic Centre operate outside Uruguay?
Yes. Alongside its headquarters at Soriano 1364 in Montevideo, UIC lists an office at Bartolome Mitre 777 in Buenos Aires, and it describes its operations as covering both Uruguay and Argentina.
Can Uruguayan halal beef enter the Malaysian market?
Yes. In July 2025 two Uruguayan meat establishments were approved by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia and JAKIM for halal beef export, and Uruguay presented halal beef at the MIHAS 2025 trade show in Kuala Lumpur as its first entry into that market.
Related halal certification bodies
- Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) · Argentina
- The Halal Catering Argentina (THCA) · Argentina
- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. · Australia
- Perth Mosque Incorporated (PMI) · Australia
Sectors UIC certifies
UIC's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: