UMKM Ministry offers free halal certification for 500,000 firms
The program is meant to help small businesses meet the halal certification requirement taking effect in October 2026.
Antara News, Republika
The program is meant to help small businesses meet the halal certification requirement taking effect in October 2026.
Yogyakarta city government wants the halal sector to help draw tourists and is preparing a larger halal expo in 2027.
The deal also opens halal certification access for UMK businesses financed by PIP and adds research and workforce support.
Small firms facing hurdles will get help through Kemenperin and BPJPH coordination to simplify certification procedures.
The mandate also covers food ingredients, health supplements, chemical products and certain consumer goods.