Halal Conformity Services(HCS)
New Zealand government approved halal certification body
Who is HCS?
Halal Conformity Services (HCS) is a halal certification organisation approved by the New Zealand Government's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and appears on MPI's published list of approved halal organisations under the New Zealand Export Halal Scheme. It certifies abattoirs, processed products and storage facilities. HCS states it is the first and only organisation in New Zealand recognised by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) in the UAE, and MPI records that HCS is also approved by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS).
What halal accreditations does HCS hold?
HCS is recognized across major export markets and by relevant authorities, supporting halal-certified products on shelves around the world.
What services does HCS offer?
Frequently asked questions about HCS
Is HCS an internationally recognised halal certifier?
Yes. HCS holds 7 international accreditations (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), New Zealand, Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC), UAE, Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), Singapore, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Saudi Arabia, BPJPH Halal Product Assurance Agency, Indonesia, World Halal Food Council (WHFC), JASANZ, Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand), which support recognition of its halal certificates across major export markets.
Where is HCS based?
Halal Conformity Services is based in New Zealand.
What does HCS certify?
HCS offers 3 certification services: Abattoir certification, Processed product certification, Storage facility certification.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by HCS?
Look for the HCS halal mark and certificate number on the packaging, cross-check it on halalcs.co.nz/, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.