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Indonesian university to assist new government organisation as ‘halal guarantor’
The University of Indonesia’s (UI) new Halal Centre is now assisting the government’s recently-formed Halal Products Certification Agency (BPJPH) on halal certification and testing.
Indonesia: University of Indonesia now halal products guarantor
To assist government efforts in the provision of halal products, the University of Indonesia (UI) has launched a Halal Centre, which will serve as a halal products guarantor institution (LPH).
Indonesian businesses prepare for the worst as they face up to universal Halal law
It is poised to cover a wide range of consumer goods from food and beverages to textiles, which must all be certified Halal by the time the Act is introduced in 2019.
Indonesia: Government ends MUI’s authority to issue halal certificates
“Anything that relates to the protection and guarantee of halal products is now the responsibility of the government,” MUI deputy chairman Zainut Tauhid Sa’adi added in a statement on Friday. (3 Articles)
Malaysia puts high hopes on one halal certification with Indonesia
The MUI’s Food and Drug Analysis Agency (LPPOM) deputy director, Muti Arintawati , said her side had planned to simplify halal certification for Malaysian end-user products imported into Indonesia.
Australian Government backs new Indonesian ‘Halal law’
Australia’s trade minister has backed new Indonesian laws that will require all meat sold in the Muslim nation apart from pork to be halal certified.
Halal certification in Indonesia
In contrast to the law no 33 year of 2014 stipulating that MUI is not primary institution for administrating Halal Certificate, MUI still prevails because of the absence of a proposed institution.
Jakarta: Gov’t sets up Halal certification body but MUI gets to keep final say
The Religious Ministry in 2014 set up their own halal certification body, the Halal Products Guarantee Body (BPJPH).
Indonesia: Halal Draft Bill Shows No Sign of Completion
The government regulation on the halal guarantee is nowhere near finalization as not many halal certificates are attached on pharmacy products.
Brazil Challenges Indonesia’s Halal Certification Policy
Brazil has filed a complaint against Indonesia to the World Trade Organization, challenging Indonesia’s halal certification requirements for imported meat.
Indonesia: MUI urged to provide financial reports to public
Although it is not a government body, the MUI receives funds from the state budget and from several ministries for programs.
Indonesia: Joint seminar on Halal food production and certification
Research and development on halal food conducted by universities in Indonesia are expected to improve the quality of halal certification.
Australian halal certifiers offer payment to access to Indonesian market
Halal certifiers in Australia have offered tens of thousands of dollars to Indonesia’s top halal authority — the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) to ensure greater access.
Indonesia: Halal Implementation – Halal Product Assurance Law
As the Indonesia government prepares the implementing regulations for the 2014 Halal Law, what can stakeholders expect?
Malaysia aims to intensify cooperation with Indonesia on halal certification
Mohamed acknowledged that there were some barriers that hampered the halal cooperation with Indonesia, one of which concerns halal labeling.
Indonesia: International Training on MUI Halal Assurance System 2015
In order to get or renew a halal certificate from MUI, their halal registered companies must fulfill the minimum score of implementation of HAS.
Indonesia: Halal Certification a Bitter Pill for Pharma
Four months have passed since a law requiring all food and pharmaceutical products distributed in Indonesia to have halal certification was passed, but resistance to the new legislation remains strong.
Indonesia’s Halal Food Law: Pros and Cons
The Halal labeling law will affect most consumable products, including food and beverages, medicines, cosmetics, chemicals and biological products.
Opinion: Halal labeling at last in Indonesia
The bill on halal product certification is the first regulation passed by the House of Representatives on the halal status of food products in Indonesian history.
Indonesian expo to platform halal cosmetics
With the market continuing to grow for halal products, the Indonesian Ulema Council is readying for a big expo (INDHEX) in Jakarta on the 22-15 October 2014.
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