ABOUT US
National Independent Halaal Trust
The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) is an internationally recognised Halaal Certification Body founded in 1992 to provide independent, professional, and transparent Halaal certification. Representing a broad spectrum of Ulama, professionals, and consumers since 2000, NIHT offers Halaal auditing and certification services to companies across various industries, supplying legitimate certified products for both Muslim and non-Muslim consumers. NIHT-certified products are widely exported to Muslim-majority countries, and the organisation works closely with government bodies in Halaal marketing and compliance initiatives.
Mission Statement
To be a world recognized Halaal certifying body and to provide a professional service and certified product as stipulated in the Qur’aan and the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon Him).
The NIHT is committed to
The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) aims to create a professional and workable synergy between Ulama, businesses, and Muslim consumers by delivering reliable Halaal certification that guarantees a genuinely Halaal end product for the Ummah. It provides a robust Halaal monitoring and auditing system covering products and ingredients, maintains a national database and website of certified items, and offers clear, professional responses to all Halaal-related queries and applications. NIHT works closely with other Halaal authorities to eliminate confusion and double standards within the industry, while taking firm action against establishments that violate Shariah principles. The organisation currently certifies over 600 establishments nationwide, employs approximately 145 personnel to supervise certified non-Muslim-owned facilities, and operates a full-time team of Halaal auditors across the country, with its executive offering services voluntarily to ensure transparency and eliminate any perception of financial gain.
The following Bonafides are affiliates to the NIHT
- Ashrafiya Islamic Institute (DBN)
- Cape Muslim Butchers Assoc. (Trust)
- Darul Uloom Pretoria
- Durban Muslim Meat Traders Assoc.
- Jamia Razvia Masjid & Madressa
- Kimberley Muslim Butchers Assoc.
- Madressa Mohammadiya Qadriya
- Northern Natal Muslim Meat Traders Assoc.
- PMB Muslim Meat Traders Assoc.
- PE & Uitenhage Muslim Meat Traders Assoc.
- Pretoria Sunni Institute
- Pretoria Islamic Educational Centre
- Saaberie Chishty Society
- Sunni Jamiatul Ulama
- Sunni Ulama Council (KZN)
- Sunni Ulama Council (Gauteng)
- Soutul Islam
- Witwatersrand Muslim Butchers Assoc.