Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 The Central Java Institute for the Assessment of\nFood, Drugs and Cosmetics of the Indonesian Ulema Council (LPPOM MUI) is\nurging stronger support for halal certification among micro and small\nbusinesses (UMK), to help business owners understand the requirements\nand overcome obstacles in the application process.<\/p>\n
LPPOM Commercial and Partnership Director Muslich said in a press\nrelease in Jakarta on Wednesday that awareness-raising about mandatory\nhalal certification needed to be accompanied by guidance, so businesses\ncould prepare documents and know what steps to take when they\nencountered difficulties.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany do not know, and many face difficulties but do not know how to\nresolve them. Our task, therefore, is to help them understand the\nprocess and provide guidance when problems arise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Muslich said the obstacles to halal certification were not limited to\nadministrative matters, but also included business owners\u2019 preparedness,\nthe availability of halal-certified raw materials and access to\nfinancing.<\/p>\n
He said education should be ongoing so that micro and small\nbusinesses not only knew certification was mandatory, but also\nunderstood the requirements and the steps needed to meet them.<\/p>\n
The adjustment to the transition period for mandatory halal\ncertification, announced by the government on 16 October 2026, also\npresents an opportunity for businesses to prepare to meet the\nrequirements for their respective product categories.<\/p>\n
Several categories, including food and drink products from micro and\nsmall businesses, as well as slaughtered products and slaughtering\nservices, have been granted an adjusted transition period until 17\nOctober 2028, in accordance with the applicable regulations.<\/p>\n
Muslich stressed that businesses should use this time to prepare\ndocuments, verify information about raw materials and seek advice if\nthey encountered difficulties with certification.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Central Java MUI Chairman KH Noor Achmad said the regional\nworking conference (Mukerda) was an opportunity to strengthen\ncoordination and cooperation across the organisation, from the national\nto the regional level.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first aim of this event is to consolidate and build synergy. We\nalso want to strengthen the Indonesian Ulema Council throughout Central\nJava and align our efforts from the national level to the regions,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Central Java LPPOM Director Ahmad Rofiq called on MUI officials in\nregencies and cities to take an active role in informing businesses and\nthe public in their areas about halal certification.<\/p>\n
He said the organisation\u2019s regional network could be used to broaden\nthe reach of education and help businesses obtain the information and\nguidance they needed.<\/p>\n
The awareness-raising event, held as part of the Central Java MUI\nregional working conference, was also attended online by MUI and LPPOM\nrepresentatives from various parts of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Through collaboration with MUI and other stakeholders, LPPOM Central\nJava hopes that education and guidance will help micro and small\nbusinesses meet halal-certification requirements and strengthen consumer\nconfidence in their products.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-muis-lppom-urges-support-for-halal-certification-among-micro-and-small-businesses-1792576415", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }