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Analysis: Indonesia-US trade deal undermines halal certification
Opinion 3 weeks ago

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Analysis: Indonesia-US trade deal undermines halal certification

The provisions in the Indonesia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) have once again drawn public scrutiny. This time, the debate extends beyond tariff reductions to a more sensitive issue: the possible easing of halal certification requirements for US products entering the Indonesian market.
Halal provisions in US-RI trade deal draw pushback
Politics 1 month ago

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Halal provisions in US-RI trade deal draw pushback

The recently signed trade deal between Indonesia and the United States has drawn criticism from lawmakers and Islamic leaders, who have warned that exemptions for certain US products and the recognition of foreign halal certification agencies could weaken national halal standards.
RI upends domestic policies to get 19% tariffs in US trade deal
Economy 1 month ago

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RI upends domestic policies to get 19% tariffs in US trade deal

The affected rules include local content requirements, a critical mineral export ban, halal certification and a digital tax moratorium, all of which are intended to support domestic businesses.
Argentina’s beef push meets Indonesia’s halal regime
Academia 3 months ago

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Argentina’s beef push meets Indonesia’s halal regime

The South American country can take a page out of neighboring Brazil's playbook in deepening bilateral ties with Indonesia, particularly in joining the race in the beef and dairy markets.
MUI confirms Chinese-made food trays for free meal program tainted with pork lard
Society 6 months ago

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MUI confirms Chinese-made food trays for free meal program tainted with pork lard

BGN head Dadan Hindayana, stated that the majority of trays used in the program were produced locally using plant-based lubricants. However, he acknowledged that Indonesia still imports approximately 4 million trays per month, as domestic manufacturers are unable to meet the growing demand.
Govt postpones mandatory halal certification for MSMEs
Regulations 1 year ago

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Govt postpones mandatory halal certification for MSMEs

The government has pushed back rules that will make halal certificates mandatory for medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) in the food and beverage industry.
Malaysia OKs 'Merry Christmas' on halal cakes
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Malaysia OKs 'Merry Christmas' on halal cakes

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, known as Jakim, said Monday that the new directive replaces a previous order which barred the businesses from writing Merry Christmas on their products.
Leading boba drink brand Xing Fu Tang officially certified halal
Food 3 years ago

Leading boba drink brand Xing Fu Tang officially certified halal

One of Indonesia’s most popular boba drink brands Xing Fu Tang finally received its halal certification on Tuesday from the Indonesian Ulema Council Food and Drug Analysis Agency (LPPOM MUI) and Halal Certification Agency (BPJPH).
Govt promises to add halal vaccine to booster program
Society 3 years ago

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Govt promises to add halal vaccine to booster program

Indonesia will offer halal-certified vaccines under the state-led immunization drive to appease its Muslim-majority citizens.
COVID-19 vaccine does not need to be halal, Ma’ruf Amin says
National 5 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine does not need to be halal, Ma’ruf Amin says

Vice President and senior Muslim cleric Ma’ruf Amin has said the COVID-19 vaccine currently being prepared by the government does not have to be halal, a spokesperson said on Friday.
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