Abd Syakur, Deputy for Halal Partnership and Standardization at the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), said the initiative aims to boost Indonesia’s halal trade in line with international rules and standards.
In a press release on Thursday, Syakur said he presented Indonesia’s halal policies, regulations, and certification progress at the forum, while also explaining the transition from voluntary to mandatory halal certification.
“Halal is not just a religious issue, but also linked to product quality, hygiene, safety, and competitiveness in the global market,” Syakur told the forum, according to the statement.
BPJPH also held business-matching sessions with Latin American and Caribbean companies expressing strong interest in halal certification during the event.
Syakur said the forum provided a strategic platform to connect international businesses with Indonesia’s halal certification services, which he described as “reliable and globally competitive.”
BPJPH data shows that as of September 2025, the agency has partnered with 94 halal certification bodies across 37 countries, including three in Brazil, while more than 118,000 halal products have been registered in Indonesia.
“BPJPH’s participation in INA-LAC 2025 strengthens Indonesia’s position as a strategic partner in shaping the global halal ecosystem and opens new opportunities for wider cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean nations,” Syakur said.
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Translator: Arnidhya Nur Zhafira, Katriana
Editor: Anton Santoso
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