Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria(ICCV)
Halal certification, monitoring, and supervision since 1992
Who is ICCV?
The Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1992 by mosques and societies in Victoria. ICCV is responsible for the certification, monitoring, and supervision of halal products for both the domestic and export markets. Clients span abattoirs, food processors, raw material manufacturers, transportation and cold storage operators, and pharmaceutical companies.
How halal certification typically works
Halal certification follows a structured nine-stage process designed to verify that every ingredient, supplier, and production step meets Islamic dietary standards. Each certificate is issued for a three-year cycle: an initial certification or recertification year, followed by two annual surveillance audits. For specific procedural details, refer to ICCV directly.
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Application
The manufacturer submits a formal application to ICCV, including company details, products to be certified, and any establishment numbers.
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Agreement & fee acceptance
The certification agreement is signed and fees are accepted. Scope, timeline, and obligations on both sides are formally established.
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Supplier documentation
Ingredient lists, supplier certificates, processing aids, and packaging details are submitted. Every input is traced back to its source.
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Stage 1 audit (on-site)
Auditors visit the facility to verify documented procedures: how cleaning, segregation, ingredient handling, and worker training are intended to operate.
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Stage 2 audit (on-site)
Auditors verify the records and evidence that documented procedures are actually being followed in day-to-day operations.
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Process & ingredient verification (on-site)
Each ingredient and production step is reviewed against Islamic dietary law. Any flagged input must be substantiated or replaced before certification proceeds.
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Certification committee review
An impartial committee reviews every record from application through audit. Auditors do not approve their own work; the committee decides whether certification is granted.
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Certificate issued
On approval, the manufacturer receives a certificate with a unique number, valid for three years. Products can carry the ICCV halal mark on their packaging.
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Ongoing monitoring & annual surveillance audit
Certification is not one-and-done. Year 1 covers the initial certification or recertification. Years 2 and 3 are surveillance audits that verify ongoing compliance. After year 3, the cycle starts again with recertification.
Which meat establishments does ICCV certify?
The export-registered meat establishments currently mapped to ICCV in HalalHQ's EST lookup.
What halal accreditations does ICCV hold?
ICCV is recognized across major export markets and by relevant authorities, supporting halal-certified products on shelves around the world.
What services does ICCV offer?
What products has ICCV certified?
Frequently asked questions about ICCV
Is ICCV an internationally recognised halal certifier?
Yes. ICCV holds 8 international accreditations (Malaysia (JAKIM), Singapore (MUIS), Indonesia (BPJPH), United Arab Emirates (EIAC), Saudi Arabia (SFDA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GAC), Thailand (CICOT), Australia (DAFF)), which support recognition of its halal certificates across major export markets.
Where is ICCV based?
Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria is based in Airport West, VIC 3042.
How long has ICCV been certifying halal products?
Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria has been operating since 1992, around 34 years of halal certification.
What does ICCV certify?
ICCV offers 6 certification services: Halal Certification, Halal Monitoring, Halal Supervising, Abattoir Certification, Food Processing Certification, Supply Chain Verification.
How many ICCV-certified products are listed on HalalHQ?
HalalHQ currently lists 186 products certified by ICCV. You can browse them from this profile.
Which meat establishments does ICCV certify?
ICCV certifies 25 export-registered meat establishments tracked in HalalHQ's EST lookup, including EST 13, EST 22, EST 53.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by ICCV?
Look for the ICCV halal mark and certificate number on the packaging, cross-check it on iccv.com.au, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.