Department of Islamic Development Malaysia(JAKIM)
Malaysia's government halal authority — issuer of the Malaysia Halal certification
Who is JAKIM?
JAKIM (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia / Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is the Malaysian federal government agency responsible for Islamic affairs, including halal certification. Established in 1997 and seated in Putrajaya, JAKIM issues the Malaysia Halal certification through its Halal Management Division against national standards such as MS 1500 for halal food — Malaysia was the first country in the world to publish a government-backed national halal standard. As one of the few government-run halal authorities globally, backed by Malaysian law and mandatory site audits, JAKIM is widely regarded as a benchmark for halal assurance. It also recognises foreign halal certification bodies — 85 bodies across 47 countries as at February 2025 — so that products certified overseas can carry or convert to the Malaysia Halal mark. For Australian shoppers, this matters in two ways: Malaysian-made products on Australian shelves carry the green JAKIM Malaysia Halal logo, and several Australian certifiers are JAKIM-recognised so their certificates are accepted for export to Malaysia. A product's Malaysia Halal certificate can be verified on JAKIM's official portal at halal.gov.my.
JAKIM, the Malaysia Halal mark & Australia
Unlike most halal certifiers worldwide — which are private or community bodies — JAKIM is a federal government department. It issues the Malaysia Halal certification in-house through its Halal Management Division, against national standards published by the Department of Standards Malaysia. The green Malaysia Halal mark you see on Malaysian-made products in Australian stores is issued under this scheme, and each certificate can be checked on JAKIM’s portal at halal.gov.my.
Malaysian halal standards
Australian certifiers recognised by JAKIM
JAKIM recognises foreign halal certification bodies so their certificates are accepted for export to Malaysia — 85 bodies across 47 countries as at February 2025, of which seven are in Australia (the most of any country):
- Halal Certification Authority Australia (HCAA)
- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA)
- Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV)
- Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia (SICHMA)
- ANIC Halal Authority (ANIC)
- Perth Mosque Incorporated
- Islamic Association of Katanning
What services does JAKIM offer?
What products has JAKIM certified?
Frequently asked questions about JAKIM
Is JAKIM a recognised halal certifier?
JAKIM is listed as a recognised halal certification body on HalalHQ.
Where is JAKIM based?
Department of Islamic Development Malaysia is based in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
How long has JAKIM been certifying halal products?
Department of Islamic Development Malaysia has been operating since 1997, around 29 years of halal certification.
What does JAKIM certify?
JAKIM offers 5 certification services: Halal Food Certification (MS 1500), Halal Cosmetics & Personal Care (MS 2200), Halal Pharmaceuticals (MS 2424), Halal Consumer Goods & Supply Chain (MS 2400), Recognition of foreign halal certification bodies.
How many JAKIM-certified products are listed on HalalHQ?
HalalHQ currently lists 2 products certified by JAKIM. You can browse them from this profile.
What is the Malaysia Halal logo (JAKIM)?
The Malaysia Halal logo is a round green mark featuring an eight-pointed star with the word "halal" in Arabic and Roman script, ringed by "MALAYSIA". It is issued only by JAKIM (the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) to products and premises that meet the Malaysia Halal Certification requirements, and it is protected under Malaysian law. You'll see it on many Malaysian-made products sold in Australia.
Is JAKIM recognised in Australia?
JAKIM is Malaysia's government halal authority, so it certifies within Malaysia rather than in Australia. However, it recognises seven Australian halal certification bodies — including HCAA, AHAA, ICCV, SICHMA and ANIC — whose certificates are accepted for halal export to Malaysia. Malaysian-made products carrying the JAKIM Malaysia Halal mark are also widely sold on Australian shelves.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by JAKIM?
Look for the JAKIM halal mark and certificate number on the packaging, cross-check it on www.halal.gov.my, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.