Halal Certification in Melbourne
Halal certification in Melbourne from NHASA, the National Halal Accreditation Services Australia, based at 5 Tresco Street, Dallas, in Melbourne’s north. We certify restaurants, cafés, takeaways, caterers, butchers, food manufacturers and exporters across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with on-site audits, plain-English guidance and clear yearly fees.
Why Melbourne businesses get halal certified
Melbourne has one of Australia’s largest Muslim communities, from Broadmeadows, Coburg and Roxburgh Park in the north to Dandenong and Hallam in the south-east. Many diners and shoppers look for a halal certificate on the wall, not just a “halal” sign. Certification is voluntary in Australia, but it gives customers confidence that:
- your meat and ingredients come from halal-certified suppliers
- halal and non-halal products are kept apart in storage, preparation and cooking
- an independent body has checked your premises and keeps checking them
For manufacturers and suppliers, many retailers, caterers and contract customers (schools, hospitals, aged care, airlines) ask for a halal certificate before they will buy.
Who we certify in Melbourne
- Restaurants, cafés, takeaways and food trucks: see our restaurant halal certification page
- Caterers and bakeries
- Butchers and meat retailers: see halal meat certification
- Food manufacturers: see food manufacturers
- Seafood, dairy, confectionery and ingredient suppliers
- Cosmetics and pharmaceutical businesses: see cosmetics
- Exporters: see halal certification for exporters
What halal certification costs in Melbourne
Restaurants, cafés and takeaways: from $700 + GST per premises per year if paid in full ($770 inc GST), or $800 + GST on the payment plan.
Manufacturers, butchers and exporters: quoted on your scope. The price depends on the number of products, sites and target export markets, and whether slaughter is involved. Ask for a quote and we’ll explain exactly what’s included.
How to get halal certified in Melbourne
- Apply online. Fill in the application form with your business details, menu or product list, and suppliers.
- Document review. We check your ingredients, supplier halal certificates and processes, and tell you if anything needs to change.
- On-site audit. An NHASA auditor visits your Melbourne premises to check storage, preparation, cleaning and separation.
- Certificate issued. Once any issues are fixed, you receive your NHASA halal certificate to display, with your certification details.
- Stay certified. We do ongoing checks during the year, and you renew each year.
Not ready to apply? Ask a question first or call 03 9117 6355.
Recognition you can rely on
- NHASA is on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) list of recognised Islamic bodies, for halal export to Indonesia, Singapore and other markets.
- NHASA is approved by BPJPH, Indonesia’s halal authority. This matters for Melbourne food businesses exporting to Indonesia. See Indonesia halal certification.
- Directly approved by: Australia (DAFF), Indonesia (BPJPH), Singapore (MUIS) and Thailand (CICOT).
- Also accepted for export to: Japan, the Philippines, Pakistan, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
- Malaysia (JAKIM): application in process.
- Exporting somewhere else? Contact NHASA. We’ll advise on the requirements and arrange the right certification route.
Melbourne areas we cover
We audit businesses across greater Melbourne, including:
- North: Dallas, Broadmeadows, Coburg, Brunswick, Fawkner, Glenroy, Roxburgh Park, Meadow Heights, Craigieburn and Epping
- West: Sunshine, Footscray, Werribee and Tarneit
- South-east: Dandenong, Hallam and Narre Warren
- Inner city and the CBD
We also cover regional Victoria. Call us to arrange an audit outside Melbourne.
Frequently asked questions
Is halal certification compulsory in Melbourne?
No. It’s voluntary for food businesses in Victoria. But it’s the clearest way to show customers your food is halal, and many buyers and contract customers require it.
Can I call my restaurant “halal” without a certificate?
Your claims must be honest under Australian Consumer Law. A certificate from an independent halal body gives customers a way to check the claim.
How much does halal certification cost for a Melbourne restaurant?
From $700 + GST per premises per year, or $800 + GST on the payment plan.
Where is NHASA based?
5 Tresco Street, Dallas VIC 3047. Phone 03 9117 6355, email info@nhasa.com.au.
Get halal certified in Melbourne
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