Halal Certification Bodies in South Africa
3 halal certification bodies in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIHT | meat and poultry processing, abattoirs and slaughter, food and beverages, dairy, bakeries, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, restaurants and food outlets, vegan products | 1992 | halaal.org.za |
| SANHA | food and beverages, abattoirs and meat processing, bakery and dairy, food ingredients and flavours, restaurants and hospitality, consumer products, raw materials | 1996 | sanha.org.za |
| MJCHT | abattoirs and slaughterhouses, production and processing plants, food outlets, supermarkets, catering, airline food preparation, imports and exports, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, logistics, storage and transportation | 1945 | mjchalaaltrust.co.za |
Recognised bodies
3 entries- National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) Baitun Noor Centre 5770 Cnr Topaas & Turkoois Streets Extension 5, Lenasia 1827 Johannesburg Republic of South Africa halaal.org.za
- South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) 4th Floor, Gem Towers 98 Overport Drive Durban, 4000 Kwazulu Natal Republic of South Africa sanha.org.za
- Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) 20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone Cape Town, 7764 Republic of South Africa mjchalaaltrust.co.za
How to verify a certificate issued in South Africa
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 Recognition can be withdrawn, so always verify at source before relying on a certificate.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 South Africa hold JAKIM recognition?
3 halal certification bodies hold JAKIM recognition in South Africa, per JAKIM's official gazetted recognition list dated 30 January 2026.
Why does JAKIM recognition matter for a South Africa 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.