Morowali, Central Sulawesi (ANTARA) \u2013 PT Vale Indonesia Tbk is\nfacilitating halal certification for micro, small and medium-sized\nenterprises (MSMEs) in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, to improve\nproduct competitiveness and broaden market access.<\/p>\n
\u201cMSMEs play a strategic role in driving the community\u2019s economy.\nThrough this programme, we want to help local businesses improve their\nproducts\u2019 competitiveness by meeting the legal requirements demanded by\nthe market,\u201d PT Vale Indonesia Head of External Regional & Growth\nEndra Kusuma said in Morowali on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
He said strengthening MSME capacity was one way to promote economic\ngrowth among communities near the company\u2019s operating area.<\/p>\n
The programme is being carried out in collaboration with the Morowali\nMSME Community and the Halal Inspection Agency (LPH) Centre at Tadulako\nUniversity.<\/p>\n
It targets MSMEs participating in the Sustainable Environmentally\nFriendly Healthy Agriculture (PSRLB) programme and the Community-Based\nHealth Efforts (UKBM) Herbal programme in areas supported by the\ncompany.<\/p>\n
He said the initiative forms part of the Community Development and\nEmpowerment (PPM) programme, implemented through the Morowali Indonesia\nGrowth Project (IGP).<\/p>\n
\u201cHalal certification not only increases consumer confidence, but also\ncreates greater opportunities for MSMEs to grow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Participants received information on halal standards and\nrequirements, business data tracing, and assistance with the\ncertification application process.<\/p>\n
Verification teams also visited MSMEs\u2019 production sites to ensure\nthat their product-processing methods complied with applicable halal\nstandards.<\/p>\n
He said the guidance was expected to help MSMEs meet halal\ncertification requirements, secure more complete business credentials\nand improve their prospects of reaching wider markets.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Bungku Timur sub-district Family Welfare Movement (PKK)\nchair Zaenab Arsan said assistance with halal certification was an\nimportant step towards improving product quality and expanding local\nbusiness opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate Vale Indonesia\u2019s support in continuing to assist MSMEs\nthrough various development programmes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She said the initiative was an important step towards improving the\nquality and competitiveness of local businesses, enabling them to grow\nmore independently and sustainably.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pt-vale-facilitates-halal-certification-for-morowali-smes-1793202779", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }