Meat establishment directory
Is halal pork possible? Australian pork-processing and halal certification
Pork is not halal. Islamic dietary law prohibits pork and its by-products, so pig-processing facilities are never eligible for halal certification. For halal options, see our beef, lamb, goat, and chicken directories. Every AUS EST number can also be cross-checked against the DAFF register to confirm species coverage. Last reviewed 2026-06-10.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is pork ever halal?
- No. Islamic law prohibits pork and its by-products, so pig-processing facilities are not eligible for halal certification from any recognised Islamic body.
- How do I tell if an AUS EST number corresponds to a pork-processing facility?
- The DAFF register of export-registered meat establishments records each facility's species coverage. Cross-reference the EST number on the register to see what species the facility is authorised to process.
- What halal meat species do you track?
- We track halal beef, lamb (including mutton), goat, and chicken. See the respective species directory pages linked below.
- Do some facilities process both pork and other species?
- Federal export establishments are generally single-species for trade reasons, but some domestic-only facilities are multi-species. Where cross-contamination is a concern for halal shoppers, check with the certifier on record.
- Where does this data come from?
- HalalHQ's meat establishment dataset draws from the DAFF recognised Islamic bodies list and the Malaysia DVS approved plant list. We refresh imports periodically and date every page.