Bismillah Hir Rahmanir Raheem - In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Welcome to the Gold Coast's Halal Certification Services web page.

Introduced in 1998, it is a recognised scheme which certifies a particular food or product as Halal.

An establishment which is awarded a Halal certificate is allowed to affix the Halal logo on its products or display the certificate in its premises.

Consumers
On this site you can register to recieve regular updates of products and services that are processing their business practices and standards in accordance with Islamic Halal Standards and requirements.

You may also visit our discussion forum, by clicking on the "Discussions" link in the top menu, should there be any questions that you may have regarding the processes used for Halal Certification or if you would like to ask a question regarding Halal processes.

Business
If your company requires certification kindly contact us by sending us an email on to apply for certification, or fill in the feedback form located on the "Contact Us" page in the above menu. An Inspector shall contact you to organise a site inspection and advise you of the processes required to enable your certification.

You can also visit our discussion forum, by clicking on the "Discussions" link in the top menu, should there be any questions that you may have regarding the processes used for Halal Certification.

If you would like to report an infringement of an issued certificate kindly contact us on infringements@gchalal.com

"And eat of the things which Allah has provided for you, lawful and good; but fear Allah in whom alone you believe." (Quran, AI-Maidah:88)

Prophet Muhammad SAW is reported to have said: "Halal (Lawful) is clear and Haram (Prohibited) is clear; between these two are doubtful matters concerning which people do not know whether they are Halal or haram. One who avoids them, in order to safeguard his religion and his honour, is safe. Anyone who gets involve in any of these doubtful items, he may fall into the haram. This case is similar to the one who wishes to raise his animals next to a restricted area, he may step into it. Indeed for every landlord there is a restricted area. Indeed the restrictions of Allah are the haram." (Sahih al­Bukhari & Muslim)

Halal is a Quranic term which means 'Allowed' or 'Lawful'. Halal foods and drinks whose consumption is permitted by Allah S.W.T - the Supreme Law Giver. Eating Halal is obligatory on every Muslim.

Haram is a Quranic term which means 'Prohibited' or 'Unlawful'. Haram foods and drinks are absolutely prohibited by Allah swt - the Supreme Law Giver. Eating Haram is forbidden for every Muslim.

SHUBHAH (Mashbooh) is an Arabic term which means 'Suspected'. If one does not know the Halal or Haram status of a particular food or drink, such a food or drink is doubtful. A practicing Muslim prevents himself from consuming doubtful things.