BPJPH Records 7,500 Nutrition Service Units Nationwide Have Obtained Halal Certificates

The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has recorded that 7,500 Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) across the country have now obtained halal certificates, according to BPJPH Deputy for Halal Registration and Certification Mamat Salamet Burhanudin. “Since being appointed, the first official we approached was the Head of the National Nutrition Agency. We stated our readiness to facilitate the SPPGs in obtaining halal certification,” he said during an aspiration gathering and consultation meeting on halal certification services at the Kudus Regency Pendopo, Central Java, on Thursday. However, he noted that only 7,500 SPPGs have been recorded as certified to date. He admitted he could not determine the percentage of compliance because he has not yet received the total number of SPPGs nationwide, as the figure continues to grow. To encourage the certification process, BPJPH continuously coordinates with the National Nutrition Agency, particularly directly with SPPG coordinators. “We invite the coordinators via Zoom meetings. In fact, we hold Zoom meetings with SPPG managers in every region,” he said. The online meetings aim to ensure they receive direct explanations from BPJPH regarding the certification process. He expressed concern that SPPGs might obtain information about halal certification from non-credible sources, leading to misinformation and the perception that the process is difficult or expensive. For SPPGs, the certification process differs from that for micro and small enterprises, as it falls under the regular category and requires a field inspection. “This means it takes time. For regular halal certification for medium and large business actors, the maximum processing time is 25 days. However, in practice, it can be faster, with some cases completed in just 10 days,” he said. Based on information gathered, many SPPGs have not yet applied for halal certification because they have been too busy meeting targets, prioritising quantity. “This year, the focus is shifting to quality, so they must start considering not only halal certification but also hygiene and health certifications, as these are required,” he added. He also reminded that obtaining halal certification is a legal obligation under Law Number 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance, and that October 2026 is not the deadline for compliance. Meanwhile, data from various sources indicates that the number of SPPGs in Indonesia as of June 2026 is expected to reach 29,991 units spread across 38 provinces.