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        "id": 1990047,
        "msgid": "ri-govt-to-consider-msme-conditions-in-halal-certification-1789825837",
        "date": "2026-09-19 20:26:16",
        "title": "RI Govt to consider MSME conditions in halal certification",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is considering tailored approaches for the mandatory halal certification process to account for the financial and regulatory constraints faced by micro and small enterprises. While large-scale businesses are expected to comply easily, the ministry intends to utilise schemes such as self-declaration to ease the burden on smaller businesses before the October 2026 deadline.",
        "content": "<p>Abdurrahman said smaller businesses face limitations that require\nconsideration, adding that those which have not completed certification\nwould not necessarily be excluded from the process.<\/p>\n<p>He said medium- and large-scale businesses generally have stronger\ncapital and greater familiarity with regulations, while micro and small\nbusinesses face greater constraints.<\/p>\n<p>The government would therefore consider different approaches when\nenforcing the certification requirement, Abdurrahman said, without\nelaborating on specific measures.<\/p>\n<p>His ministry had previously said it would prepare policies to ease\nthe burden on MSMEs facing the mandatory halal certification\nrequirement.<\/p>\n<p>The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) offers a self-declare\ncertification scheme designed to simplify the process for micro and\nsmall businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Abdurrahman said the self-declare policy was one measure intended to\nease the certification process for the micro and small business\nsector.<\/p>\n<p>Mandatory halal certification will take effect on Oct.\u00a018, 2026, for\nfood and beverage products and food-service businesses, including\nrestaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia readies free halal certificates for 500,000\nMSMEs<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia brings 14.7 mln micro enterprises into formal\neconomy<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Bayu, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ri-govt-to-consider-msme-conditions-in-halal-certification-1789825837",
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