Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Halal Inspection Agency (LPH) of the Institute\nfor the Study of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LPPOM) has been honoured\nwith the Excellence in Pioneering Halal Auditing and Development award\nat the peak of the Indonesia Halal Awards 2026. The award recognises\nLPPOM\u2019s commitment to conducting halal inspections based on scientific\nprinciples.<\/p>\n
The Indonesia Halal Awards 2026 was organised by the Halal Product\nAssurance Agency (BPJPH) in Jakarta on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Prof.\u00a0Zilhadia, a member of the Indonesia Halal Awards 2026 jury,\nstated in Jakarta on Tuesday that the combination of human resources,\nlaboratory facilities, and service systems was a key strength that led\nLPPOM to achieve this award. According to him, LPH LPPOM presents a\nhalal inspection model built upon three reinforcing pillars: auditor\ncompetence, internationally accredited laboratories, and an accountable\nservice system.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted LPPOM\u2019s institutional continuity in facing\ndevelopments in halal regulations and industry. He noted that this long\njourney demonstrates consistency in maintaining the quality of evidence\namidst evolving regulations and the increasing complexity of the halal\nindustry. \u201cWe hope this award serves as an affirmation that scientific\nintegrity is a non-negotiable foundation within the national halal\necosystem,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the President Director of LPH LPPOM, Muti Arintawati,\nstated that the award was received as a form of gratitude and a mandate\nto continue the commitment established since LPPOM\u2019s inception. \u201cWe\naccept this award with great gratitude and as a mandate to continue\nmaintaining the integrity of halal inspections in Indonesia. It is this\nmandate that we continue to uphold to this day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She explained that in practice, LPPOM\u2019s inspections encompass\ningredient tracing, production processes, and critical points that could\npotentially affect product halality. Beyond ensuring compliance with\nadministrative requirements, this capacity is supported by more than 700\nauditors and a service network across various regions of Indonesia and\npartner countries. LPPOM has also served over 77,000 companies in 70\ncountries, with experience handling diverse industrial characters and\nmaterial complexities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis capacity becomes increasingly important ahead of the full\nimplementation of Mandatory Halal in October 2026,\u201d she said. She added\nthat the increasing volume and complexity of products will demand even\nstronger inspection readiness. As the full implementation of Mandatory\nHalal approaches in October 2026, the demand for halal inspection\nquality will rise alongside the increasing volume and complexity of\nproducts to be inspected.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to continuously strengthening auditor capacity,\nexpanding laboratory service reach, and supporting business actors,\nparticularly MSMEs, to obtain halal certification correctly,\u201d she said.\nShe noted that this award from BPJPH serves as a reminder that public\ntrust in Indonesia\u2019s halal ecosystem is built upon a foundation of\ncredible evidence.<\/p>\n
She stated that LPPOM conducts education, empowerment, and\ncertification facilitation for business actors, especially MSMEs, to\nhelp increase their understanding and readiness to meet halal product\nassurance regulations. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to\ndeveloping inspection capacity, strengthening services, increasing\nliteracy, and empowering business actors so that Indonesia\u2019s halal\necosystem can grow credibly and sustainably.<\/p>\n
The Indonesia Halal Awards 2026 complements various previous\naccolades received by LPPOM, including the Indonesia Halal Industry\nAwards (IHYA), Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA Awards), and the\nIndonesia Corporate Secretary Awards (ICSA). \u201cThese awards are part of\nour journey and a momentum to strengthen our contribution amidst changes\nin the national halal ecosystem,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/lppom-awarded-for-commitment-to-science-based-halal-auditing-1790092611", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }