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        "id": 1953171,
        "msgid": "bpjph-encourages-halal-certification-to-boost-tourism-competitiveness-1788263504",
        "date": "2026-09-01 18:29:19",
        "title": "BPJPH encourages halal certification to boost tourism competitiveness",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is actively promoting halal certification for businesses in Bali to enhance the inclusivity of global tourism. The agency emphasises that halal standards represent quality and hygiene, which are essential for providing certainty to international travellers.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cIn global tourism, the availability of halal products is key to\noffering inclusive services for travelers with diverse backgrounds and\nneeds,\u201d Hasan said in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed to popular Indonesian destinations like Bali, where\nongoing guidance and oversight encourage businesses offering halal\nproducts to apply for and secure official halal certification.<\/p>\n<p>According to Haikal, halal products are essential, even in\ninternational destinations like Bali, which welcomes visitors from all\nover the world.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia seeks to strengthen halal value chains<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHalal options are needed in Bali because there are tourists who\nrequire them. Therefore, once certified, the halal label must be clearly\ndisplayed to provide certainty and peace of mind for consumers,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>BPJPH continues to strengthen its supervision and guidance on halal\nproduct assurance in Bali to ensure certainty and comfort for\ninternational tourists with diverse needs.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond assisting uncertified businesses, the agency also urges\ncertified business owners to display the halal label prominently as part\nof public transparency.<\/p>\n<p>Hasan underscored the halal certification in Bali is becoming\nincreasingly relevant as halal evolves into a universal standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHalal is no longer seen as a need for Muslim consumers only. It is\ntied to quality, hygiene, health, traceability, and responsible\nproduction processes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesian halal F&amp;B products eye Middle East\nmarket<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, EU discuss readiness for 2026 halal\nmandate<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Arnidhya Nur, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bpjph-encourages-halal-certification-to-boost-tourism-competitiveness-1788263504",
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