Halal Certification Bodies in Italy
2 halal certification bodies in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal Italia | food and beverages, ritual slaughter (cattle, poultry, sheep), cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, production lines and logistics, restaurants and hotels | 2009 | halalitalia.org |
| WHA | agrifood, cosmetics, body care and personal hygiene, pharmaceuticals and chemistry, health and assistance, catering and hotel services, mobility and logistics, financial and insurance services | wha-halal.org |
Recognised bodies
2 entriesHow to verify a certificate issued in Italy
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 Recognition can be withdrawn, so always verify at source before relying on a certificate.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 Italy hold JAKIM recognition?
2 halal certification bodies hold JAKIM recognition in Italy, per JAKIM's official gazetted recognition list dated 30 January 2026.
Why does JAKIM recognition matter for a Italy 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.