Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand(FIANZ)
New Zealand's national Muslim body and an MPI-approved halal certifier since 1984
Who is FIANZ?
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) is New Zealand's national peak body for Muslim communities, established in 1979. Its certification division, FIANZ Halal, has provided halal certification since 1984 and is one of New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)-approved halal certification bodies under the country's halal export assurance framework. FIANZ Halal certifies meat, dairy, poultry, seafood and a wide range of food and non-food products, much of it for export. Its certification is recognised across major Muslim markets — it is the sole approved certifier for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and is accepted by authorities including Singapore's MUIS.
What halal accreditations does FIANZ hold?
FIANZ is recognized across major export markets and by relevant authorities, supporting halal-certified products on shelves around the world.
What services does FIANZ offer?
What products has FIANZ certified?
Frequently asked questions about FIANZ
Is FIANZ an internationally recognised halal certifier?
Yes. FIANZ holds 4 international accreditations (New Zealand (MPI-approved halal certifier), Saudi Arabia (sole approved certifier), Kuwait (sole approved certifier), Singapore (MUIS)), which support recognition of its halal certificates across major export markets.
Where is FIANZ based?
Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand is based in Wellington, New Zealand.
How long has FIANZ been certifying halal products?
Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand has been operating since 1979, around 47 years of halal certification.
What does FIANZ certify?
FIANZ offers 5 certification services: Halal Certification — Meat & Poultry (export), Halal Certification — Dairy, Halal Certification — Seafood & Honey, Halal Certification — Processed Food & Beverages, Halal Certification — Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals & Logistics.
How many FIANZ-certified products are listed on HalalHQ?
HalalHQ currently lists 21 products certified by FIANZ. You can browse them from this profile.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by FIANZ?
Look for the FIANZ halal mark and certificate number on the packaging, cross-check it on fianzhalal.com, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.