"In consumers protection, halal certification is a form of respect for the rights of Muslim people," Sukoso said when giving expert opinion at the Constitutional Supreme Court here on Wednesday.
Sukoso was asked by the Indonesia Halal Watch as an expert in the session of material test on the Law No. 33 of 2014 about Guarantee of Halal Product.
"Halal foods have become part of faith for Muslim people, and Muslims make up the vast majority of the Indonesian people," Sukoso said.
In economic aspect halal certification will contribute to strengthening the competitive edge of products in a wider market, he added.
He said many countries adopt the halal certificate even if Muslims are the minority such as Japan and Thailand.
"Because they are aware that halal certification gives positive contribution to the marketability of products as it would help convince Muslim consumers," he said.
The material test of the law has been asked for by lawyer Paustinus Siburian.(*)
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