About HMCA
Rooted in Integrity, Built for Global Compliance
Who We Are
Canada’s Leading Halal Certifier
At the Halal Montreal Certification Authority (HMCA), we are committed to delivering professional, responsive, and globally recognized Halal certification services. As one of the oldest Halal certifiers in Canada, we’ve earned a reputation for excellence across a wide range of industries—from food production to cosmetics and health products.
We don’t just offer certification—we offer clarity, support, and real-world solutions to help businesses meet Halal standards and expand into international markets.
Although headquartered in Quebec, HMCA operates Canada-wide, with a fully bilingual team and French-language documentation to support clients in every province. We support all of Canada and have audit teams all across the country!
Our Mission
Mission-Driven, Client-Focused
To provide reliable, respected, and accessible Halal certification services that uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and global acceptance.
At HMCA, we strive to:
Provide value added services by answering more than the obvious singular questions and anticipate and address the full scope of issues.
Serve the customer – our clients who own and/or produce Halal products – Canada and beyond.
Share our decades of global experience to educate our customers and general consumer inquiries.
Give back to the community around us all around Canada. We strongly believe, a success that does not give back is a selfish one.
Communicate in an effective and timely manner by both phone and email for a personalized touch.
Deliver services in short turnaround times and expedite processes without sacrificing internal and international Halal compliance standards.
Establish and maintain a professional rapport with existing or prospective customers.
Be an ongoing reliable resource to always present a clear picture of an ever growing and changing industry.
Our History
Decades of Expertise
2008 to 2019
Beginning as a family business, HMCA has been a pioneer in the Canadian Halal certification landscape for over two decades.
2008
First HMCA Office in Longueuil, Canada – meeting-room
2008
First HMCA Office in Longueuil, Canada
2013
HMCA Stand at SIAL Trade Show
2013
HMCA Staff at SIAL Trade Show In Montreal
2014
HMCA Staff at SIAL Trade Show In Montreal
2014
HMCA Staff at SIAL Trade Show In MontrealHajj Taibi Baaja CEO & Auditor Chakib)
2015
Hajj Taibi Baaja In Audit to GS DUNN
2015
Hajj Taibi Baaja at Gulfood Trade Show Dubai
2015
Younes Baaja with USA Certifier Habib Ghanem ISWA in Indonesia Jakarta – MUI AND WHFC MEETINGS
2018
HMCA partnered with ISA, and became ISA’s Canadian counterpart
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Our Commitment
to You
Halal certification is increasingly vital for businesses looking to build trust, meet regulatory requirements, and access global trade opportunities. HMCA helps businesses move forward—confidently and compliantly.
