Businesses Reminded to Include Registration Number on Halal Labels
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has reminded business operators to complete the halal label on their products by including the halal certificate registration number, to facilitate public verification of its validity.
Director of Halal Product Assurance Fuad Nasar stated that a halal certificate forms the basis for business operators to include a halal label on product packaging. However, the label must be accompanied by the registration number as part of the product’s legal compliance.
“So it is not just the Indonesian halal logo; without the serial number, it is not legally complete. This is something we frequently encounter. Without the registration number, it is difficult to check when the certificate was issued and other details,” Fuad said when confirmed from Jakarta on Thursday.
According to Fuad, business operators have two main obligations in implementing halal product assurance. First, to obtain halal certification in accordance with applicable regulations. Second, to include the halal label along with the registration number on product packaging and to maintain the consistency of ingredients and production processes as certified.
“This is important as a form of consumer protection and a demonstration of halal compliance awareness that every business operator must possess,” he said.
Fuad explained that the issue of a product’s halal status is determined not only by its raw materials but also by its processing, storage, and distribution. Advances in food technology, cosmetics, medicines, and various other consumer products make the production process a critical aspect in determining halal status.
“Many ingredients are originally halal, but during processing, storage, or distribution they can become contaminated with non-halal substances. Therefore, what is assessed is not only the substance but also the process,” Fuad said.
Additionally, Fuad called on marriage officiants, religious counsellors, preachers, and speakers to continuously educate the public on the importance of consuming halal products and to raise awareness among business operators regarding certification and labelling obligations.
According to Fuad, business operators’ compliance with certification and labelling provisions will strengthen consumer trust while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness of Indonesian products.
“We want to build a society that is halal-aware, loves halal, and proactively understands the importance of halal product assurance. In this way, Indonesian halal can become a source of pride while strengthening Indonesia’s position as one of the world’s halal industry centres,” Fuad said.