BPJPH Guarantees 'Self Declare' Halal Certificates Issued Within 24 Hours
The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has ensured that halal certificates for micro and small business actors applying through the self-declare scheme can be issued within a maximum of 24 hours, once all required documents are declared complete.
The Head of BPJPH, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, popularly known as Babe Haikal, stated that this service acceleration is now possible through the utilisation of digitalisation and artificial intelligence technology in the halal certification process.
“Therefore, I dare to commit that halal certificates will be issued within 24 hours when all documents are complete for those using the self-declare scheme,” he said during an MSME Talkshow at the Smesco Building, Jakarta, on Wednesday.
According to him, digital transformation is one of the primary factors driving the improvement of halal certification services while expanding the reach of business actors who can access these services.
In addition to highlighting the acceleration of services, Babe Haikal also emphasised that halal certification is increasingly necessary because halal is no longer viewed solely as a requirement for Muslims, but has become part of a global trend related to health, sustainability, and the economy.
“Do not say that halal is only for Muslims. The world is full of halal and no longer looks at religion. Halal is a necessity for everyone,” he added.
He cited the increasing interest in halal products in several non-Muslim countries such as China, South Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
According to him, these countries view halal from different perspectives, ranging from a symbol of health and an eco-friendly lifestyle to an engine for economic growth.
Furthermore, he noted that based on a report by DinarStandard, the transaction value of the global halal industry has reached approximately IDR 21,000 trillion, with around IDR 6,900 trillion of that occurring in Indonesia.
He stated that by 2025, the contribution of the Sharia economy and the halal industry will also provide a significant contribution to the national economy, amounting to approximately 27 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He expressed that BPJPH continues to encourage the strengthening of the national halal ecosystem, including through the acceleration of certification services for micro and small business actors to ensure they can more easily enter both national and global halal industry supply chains.