Halal Certification Bodies in Canada
2 halal certification bodies in Canada hold recognition from JAKIM, the halal industry's most influential authority.
Source: JAKIM's official recognition list, gazetted under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
Compare the recognised bodies
| Body | Certifies | Est. | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMCA | food and beverage, meat processing, ingredient suppliers, cosmetics and personal care, health and pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, restaurants and institutional kitchens | 2008 | halalmontreal.com |
| HMA | meat and poultry slaughter (abattoirs), meat cutting and processing plants, meat and poultry suppliers, restaurants and fast food outlets, butchers and meat stores, home-based food businesses, non-meat food products | 2004 | hmacanada.org |
Recognised bodies
2 entriesHow to verify a certificate issued in Canada
Confirm the issuing body appears on JAKIM's current recognition list (this page reflects the gazetted list as at 30 January 2026), then check the certificate against the certifier's own register and, for the Malaysian market, the official JAKIM halal portal. Recognition can be withdrawn, so always verify at source before relying on a certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How many halal certification bodies in Canada hold JAKIM recognition?
2 halal certification bodies hold JAKIM recognition in Canada, per JAKIM's official gazetted recognition list dated 30 January 2026.
Why does JAKIM recognition matter for a Canada halal certifier?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is the halal industry's most influential authority. Recognition means the certifier's halal certificates are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it is treated across the global halal trade as a strong third-party credibility benchmark.