JAKARTA – The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has taken significant steps to accelerate the development of Indonesia’s national halal industry through the signing of collaborative agreements with ten strategic partners. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to positioning Indonesia as a global halal industry hub.

Ahmad Haikal Hassan, who leads BPJPH, emphasized that this cross-sector partnership—involving government agencies, higher education institutions, religious organizations, and industry players—represents a key strategy for optimizing the economic potential of halal as a driver of national growth.

In his statement at the BPJPH office on Tuesday (7/10/2025), Hassan stressed that the fundamental principle of halal certification lies in transparency and openness. “The characteristics of halal create a system that can be traced and trusted. This will make the halal sector an engine for our economic growth,” he explained.

Hassan added that Indonesian halal products have significant opportunities in the global market. “We are building a system that ensures Indonesian-made products are accepted in international markets with high competitiveness. Concrete evidence can already be seen from the many domestic business actors who have successfully penetrated foreign markets,” he said.

Cross-Ministry Support

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk emphasized the importance of comprehensive oversight of all products circulating in Indonesia, both through conventional and digital channels, domestic and cross-border. According to her, this has become crucial given that Indonesia is now integrated into the global trade system.

“Coordination between BPJPH and related ministries must continue to be strengthened. The agreement signed today will be cascaded down to the local government level across all 38 provinces. The Ministry of Home Affairs provides full support for BPJPH’s work agenda,” she affirmed.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Finance Anggito Abimanyu highlighted the vital role of Islamic financial systems in supporting the growth of the halal sector. “The collaboration between BPJPH and the Ministry of Finance is highly strategic. Halal product development will not reach its maximum potential without support from financial services that comply with sharia principles,” he said.

Abimanyu also underscored that Islamic economic development is inclusive and does not limit itself to specific segments. “Our approach no longer makes distinctions based on religious background. This must be integrated into the state’s financial structure, including Public Service Agencies, so it can drive growth from various sectors,” he explained.

Details of Collaborative Agreements

The ten agreements that have been finalized cover various strategic areas:

Government Sector:

• The Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum of understanding on synergy in implementing functions in the field of halal product assurance and state financial management
• The Ministry of Home Affairs established an agreement to accelerate the implementation of halal product assurance across all regions

Religious Institution:

• The National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) entered into a cooperation agreement for managing zakat, infaq, alms, and other religious social funds from BPJPH employees

Higher Education Institutions:

• Siliwangi University: Agreement on implementing the tri dharma of higher education in the field of halal assurance and training programs
• Jenderal Soedirman University: Memorandum of understanding on tri dharma of higher education and halal product assurance implementation
• Padang State University: Agreement on halal product assurance training programs
• Ary Ginanjar University Training Institute: Cooperation on organizing halal assurance training

Professional Organizations:

• Education and Training Board of the Indonesian Pharmacists Association: Agreement on training programs in the field of halal assurance

Private Sector:

• PT Global Halal Centre: Cooperation for socialization, education, and promotion activities for halal product assurance
• PT Indirosan Suksestama Abadi: Agreement on organizing the Indonesia Halal Festival and selection of Saliha Ambassadors

Long-Term Vision

Through this series of agreements, BPJPH targets active participation from all stakeholders in building a strong and sustainable halal ecosystem. This strategy aligns with Indonesia’s ambition to become the primary reference for the halal industry at the global level.

By integrating various sectors—from government regulations, human resource development through educational institutions, Islamic financial support, to promotion and field implementation—Indonesia seeks to create a comprehensive and competitive halal value chain in the international market.

These steps are also expected to increase domestic and global consumer confidence in Indonesian halal products, while opening wider economic opportunities for business actors at all levels, from MSMEs to large corporations.

Original Article:

Kontan.co.id. (2025, October 8). Kosmetik Halal Indonesia Raup Potensi Transaksi Rp 213,79 Miliar di Malaysia. Retrieved from https://amp.kontan.co.id/news/kosmetik-halal-indonesia-raup-potensi-transaksi-rp-21379-miliar-di-malaysia