Halal Certification Authority Pty Ltd(HCAA)
A straightforward approach to halal certification since 1993
Who is HCAA?
Halal Certification Authority (HCA / HCAA) is one of Australia's longest-running halal certification bodies, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sydney. HCA certifies processed food, dairy, bakery, confectionery, fats and oils, spices, flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals for manufacturers exporting to Muslim-majority markets. HCA is an Approved Islamic Organisation under the Australian Government Authorised Halal Program (AGAHP) and is recognised by the competent authorities of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain for halal red-meat export. HCA is also accredited by the UAE for the Gulf Cooperation Council's halal standard GSO 2055-2:2015. It is a founding member of the World Halal Council and the World Halal Food Council. HCA certifies manufacturers and abattoirs only — it does not certify restaurants or cafes.
Which meat establishments does HCAA certify?
The export-registered meat establishments currently mapped to HCAA in HalalHQ's EST lookup.
What halal accreditations does HCAA hold?
HCAA is recognized across major export markets and by relevant authorities, supporting halal-certified products on shelves around the world.
What services does HCAA offer?
What products has HCAA certified?
Frequently asked questions about HCAA
Is HCAA an internationally recognised halal certifier?
Yes. HCAA holds 8 international accreditations (Australia (DAFF — AGAHP Approved Islamic Organisation), Indonesia, Malaysia (JAKIM), Singapore (MUIS), United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council (GSO 2055-2:2015)), which support recognition of its halal certificates across major export markets.
Where is HCAA based?
Halal Certification Authority Pty Ltd is based in Sydney, NSW 2001.
How long has HCAA been certifying halal products?
Halal Certification Authority Pty Ltd has been operating since 1993, around 33 years of halal certification.
What does HCAA certify?
HCAA offers 6 certification services: Halal Certification — Processed Food, Halal Certification — Meat, Poultry & Seafood (export), Halal Certification — Bakery, Dairy & Confectionery, Halal Certification — Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics, Halal Certification — Flavours, Fragrances & Chemicals, GCC Export Certification (GSO 2055-2).
How many HCAA-certified products are listed on HalalHQ?
HalalHQ currently lists 653 products certified by HCAA. You can browse them from this profile.
Which meat establishments does HCAA certify?
HCAA certifies 2 export-registered meat establishments tracked in HalalHQ's EST lookup, including EST 83, EST 369.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by HCAA?
Look for the HCAA halal mark and certificate number on the packaging, cross-check it on halalauthority.org, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.