“The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expressed its commitment to complying with the mandatory halal regulations in Indonesia,” Head of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hasan said here in a statement, Tuesday.
Hasan explained that halal certification applies to all products distributed in Indonesia, including imports.
Products already certified halal by a Foreign Halal Institution (LHLN) recognized by BPJPH “simply need to be registered so their halal certificate can be officially recognized in Indonesia,” he noted.
Several U.S. halal institutions have been recognized, including the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), American Halal Foundation (AHF), Islamic Services of America (ISA), Halal Transactions of Omaha (HTO), and the ISWA Halal Certification Department.
Hasan emphasized that the policy applies universally.
“Our principles are clear. Halal products must carry halal certificates and labels, while non-halal products must be clearly labeled as non-halal. In this way, consumers can make informed decisions, obtain proper information, and feel safe when purchasing products in the market," he said.
He added that the recognition mechanism through the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plays a strategic role in facilitating cross-border halal certification, boosting exports of Indonesian halal products, and reinforcing Indonesia’s position in global halal standards.
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