Vietnam Halal Inspection and Certification Company (VINAHIC)
Vietnam Halal Inspection and Certification Company (VINAHIC) is a halal certification body in Vietnam 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 | Vietnam |
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| Address | 88 Ta Quang BUU, Ward 1 District 8, Ho Chi Minh City 73021, Vietnam |
| Contact person | Hj. Abu Sama (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Telephone | +84909559657 |
| vinahic.halal@gmail.com | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Certifies | food and beverages, restaurants |
| Standards | VINAHIC Halal Standard (food industry) |
| Website | vinahic.com |
About VINAHIC
Vietnam Halal Inspection and Certification Company (VINAHIC) is a halal certification body established in 2019 and based in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. By its own account, the company was founded to protect halal values at a time when a large number of organisations were issuing halal marks in Vietnam and halal logos were being misused by unqualified entities. It presents its whole team as practising Muslims dedicated to preserving and promoting halal in daily life.
Certification is carried out against the VINAHIC Halal Standard, which the company developed through research, training, and consultation with respected Muslim individuals and organisations in Vietnam and abroad. VINAHIC describes the standard as adapted to Vietnamese circumstances while complying fully with Shariah law, and it publishes a Vietnamese-language food industry edition addressed to food production facilities, beverage manufacturers, and restaurants. A Shariah Board made up of VINAHIC leadership and Muslim community leaders evaluates and approves the documentation for each product before a halal certificate is issued.
JAKIM in Malaysia lists VINAHIC among the recognised halal certification bodies for Vietnam. On its website, which is published in Vietnamese, the company also provides guidance for applicants on the certification application process and the requirements producers must meet.
Frequently asked questions
Is VINAHIC recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Vietnam Halal Inspection and Certification Company (VINAHIC) 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 VINAHIC?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by VINAHIC are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is VINAHIC based?
Vietnam Halal Inspection and Certification Company (VINAHIC) is based in Vietnam at 88 Ta Quang BUU, Ward 1 District 8, Ho Chi Minh City 73021, Vietnam.
What standard does VINAHIC certify against?
VINAHIC certifies against its own VINAHIC Halal Standard, developed through research, training, and consultation with Muslim individuals and organisations in Vietnam and abroad. The company describes the standard as suited to Vietnamese production conditions while complying fully with Shariah law, and it publishes a Vietnamese-language edition of its food industry standard covering food production facilities, beverage manufacturers, and restaurants.
Who approves halal certification decisions at VINAHIC?
A Shariah Board that includes VINAHIC leadership and Muslim community leaders evaluates and approves the documentation for each product before any halal certificate is issued. The company states that all of its members are Muslims.