Halal Certification Bodies in New Zealand
2 halal certification bodies in New Zealand 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.
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Recognised bodies
2 entriesHow to verify a certificate issued in New Zealand
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 Recognition can be withdrawn, so always verify at source before relying on a certificate.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 New Zealand hold JAKIM recognition?
2 halal certification bodies hold JAKIM recognition in New Zealand, per JAKIM's official gazetted recognition list dated 30 January 2026.
Why does JAKIM recognition matter for a New Zealand 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.