Halal Certification Bodies in Vietnam
4 halal certification bodies in Vietnam 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.
Vietnam treats halal exports as a national priority. A government project approved in 2023, running to 2030, aims to build a halal ecosystem around the country’s strengths in agrifood: seafood, rice, coffee, cashew nuts, spices, and processed fruit, with Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Gulf states among the target markets. Major seafood exporters such as shrimp and pangasius producers have already obtained halal certification to reach these buyers.
The certification landscape has two layers. In 2024 the state established HALCERT, a national halal certification centre under the Vietnam Certification Centre (QUACERT) and the standards agency STAMEQ at the Ministry of Science and Technology, to manage certification activity and international cooperation. Alongside it, the bodies recognised by JAKIM in Vietnam are private certifiers: HCA, operating since 2007 from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho, HVN, established in 2010 in Hanoi, plus VNH and VINAHIC, both based in Ho Chi Minh City.
Scopes differ by body. HCA covers food and beverages, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and packaging, while HVN’s recognition extends to food premises and slaughterhouses. Exporters should confirm that their product category sits within a body’s recognised scope before applying.
Compare the recognised bodies
| Body | Certifies | Est. | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA | food and beverages, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, packaging, food service and accommodation | 2007 | halal.vn |
| HVN | food and beverages, food ingredients, restaurants and hotels, slaughtering, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, functional foods, animal feed, halal tourism | 2010 | halalvietnam.vn |
| VNH | see profile | 2016 | halal.com.vn |
| VINAHIC | food and beverages, restaurants | 2019 | vinahic.com |
Recognised bodies
4 entries- Halal Certification Agency Vietnam (HCA) 129B Tran Dang Ninh Dich Vong Ward Cau Giay Street Hanoi City, Vietnam A09.06, Block A Sky Center, 5B Pho Quang Tan Son Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2nd Floor, STS Tower 11B Hao Binh Avenue Ninh Kieu Ward Can Tho City, Vietnam halal.vn
- Halal Vietnam Company Limited (HVN) 4/67 An Dao C, Trau Quy Gia Lam, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam 525/107 Huynh Van Banh Street, Ward 14, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam halalvietnam.vn
- Vietnam National Halal Company Limited (VNH) R209, Waseco Building No.10 Pho Quang, Ward 2 Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam halal.com.vn
- Vietnam Halal Inspection and Certification Company (VINAHIC) 88 Ta Quang BUU, Ward 1 District 8, Ho Chi Minh City 73021, Vietnam vinahic.com
How to verify a certificate issued in Vietnam
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 Vietnam hold JAKIM recognition?
4 halal certification bodies hold JAKIM recognition in Vietnam, per JAKIM's official gazetted recognition list dated 30 January 2026.
Why does JAKIM recognition matter for a Vietnam 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.
Can a Vietnamese exporter use a local halal certificate to sell food in Malaysia?
Yes, provided the certificate is issued by a certification body that holds current JAKIM recognition and the product falls within that body's recognised scope. Malaysian importers and authorities check both points, so exporters should confirm the body's status on the latest JAKIM list and ask the certifier to confirm in writing that the product category is covered before shipping.
What is HALCERT and how does it relate to the certifiers on JAKIM's list?
HALCERT is Vietnam's state halal certification centre, established in 2024 under the Vietnam Certification Centre (QUACERT) and the national standards agency STAMEQ at the Ministry of Science and Technology. It manages halal certification activity, standards work, and international cooperation at government level. The certifiers recognised by JAKIM in Vietnam are private companies, and JAKIM recognition attaches to each body individually, so exporters targeting Malaysia should work with a body that appears on the JAKIM list rather than assume any Vietnamese certificate is accepted.
Do the JAKIM-recognised bodies in Vietnam all cover the same product scopes?
No. HCA certifies food and beverages, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, packaging, and food service, while HVN reports that its JAKIM recognition covers food and ingredients, food premises such as hotels and restaurants, and slaughterhouses. Scopes are defined per body, so match your product category to the individual certifier before applying.