National Independent Halaal Trust(NIHT)
Independent halal certification body in Johannesburg, South Africa
Who is NIHT?
The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) is a halal certification body based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It states that it was founded in 1992 to provide independent, professional and transparent halal certification to companies across many industries, and that its certified products are widely exported to Muslim-majority countries. NIHT publishes an online directory of the businesses it certifies, showing for each one its certificate number, category, address, expiry date and whether the listing is active, suspended or cancelled, and the directory includes sites outside South Africa. NIHT publishes certificates from JAKIM (Malaysia), MUIS (Singapore), BPJPH (Indonesia) and the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology recognising or registering it as a halal certification body, and an accreditation from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC).
What halal accreditations does NIHT hold?
NIHT is recognized across major export markets and by relevant authorities, supporting halal-certified products on shelves around the world.
What services does NIHT offer?
What products has NIHT certified?
Frequently asked questions about NIHT
Is NIHT an internationally recognised halal certifier?
Yes. NIHT holds 5 international accreditations (Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC), UAE, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), Singapore, BPJPH Halal Product Assurance Agency, Indonesia, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), UAE), which support recognition of its halal certificates across major export markets.
Where is NIHT based?
National Independent Halaal Trust is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How long has NIHT been certifying halal products?
National Independent Halaal Trust has been operating since 1992, around 34 years of halal certification.
What does NIHT certify?
NIHT offers 6 certification services: Food, beverages and raw materials certification, Food premises, hotel and restaurant certification, Consumer goods certification, Cosmetic and personal care certification, Slaughterhouse certification, Pharmaceutical and supplement certification.
How many NIHT-certified products are listed on HalalHQ?
HalalHQ currently lists 4 products certified by NIHT. You can browse them from this profile.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by NIHT?
Look for the NIHT halal mark on the packaging, scan the QR code on the certificate displayed at the certified premises, check halaal.org.za/, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.