At the Food & Hospitality Indonesia (FHI) 2025 event, the Assessment Institute for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LPPOM) emphasized its role as a strategic partner in the halal ecosystem. Amidst the increasingly widespread implementation of mandatory halal policies, LPPOM is present not only as a halal inspection agency but also as a key facilitator in helping industry players meet regulatory demands through accredited laboratory services and fast and easy BPJPH halal certification solutions.Â
The era of mandatory halal certification presents real challenges for food and hospitality industry players. They are required not only to quickly understand the aspects of halal certification but also to consistently apply them in their daily operations. This is not easy, as it includes meeting strict halal standards, preventing cross-contamination, and verifying all raw materials and supply chains, in accordance with the latest regulations.
This is where LPPOM’s role becomes crucial. With a scientific approach based on laboratory data and principles in accordance with the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), LPPOM helps Indonesian industry not only fulfill legal obligations but also build global competitiveness.
Ade Suherman, Manager of Halal Auditor Management at LPPOM, conveyed this at a seminar entitled “From Certification to Consumer Trust: Strengthening Halal and Hygiene Standards” held on July 24, 2025, at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo).
“With LPPOM’s support, halal certification is no longer an administrative burden, but rather a strategic added value that strengthens consumer trust and opens broader market access, both domestically and internationally,” said Ade.
He also emphasized that halal certification is not only a legal obligation but also provides several strategic benefits for businesses. These include creating peace of mind and trust among consumers, crucial factors in building brand loyalty and reputation.
Halal certification has also been proven to increase product sales value, expand reach into global markets that prioritize halal aspects, and provide legal certainty in conducting business in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia. In other words, halal certification is not just a label, but a crucial instrument for sustainable growth and competitiveness in an industrial era increasingly oriented toward compliance and quality.
Meanwhile, Heryani, General Manager of the LPPOM MUI Laboratory, stated that in the food production process, the risk of cross-contamination with haram or impure ingredients is a serious threat, especially when handling critical ingredients derived from animals. Ingredients such as meat, gelatin, collagen, chondroitin sulfate, and animal fatty acids must be guaranteed halal, supported by substantial evidence from both supporting documents and rapid and easy laboratory testing.
“Unfortunately, even if the starting ingredients are halal, improper handling can open up opportunities for contamination. Several potential risks include shared production equipment, inadequate washing procedures, poor storage, and human error. Even the supply chain can be a weak point, whether during distribution, warehousing, or if raw materials are contaminated from the start,” Hery explained.
This is why, in the Halal Product Assurance (SJPH) system, it’s not enough to ensure the ingredients are halal; the process must also be maintained from start to finish. This is where laboratory and process audits become crucial.
This event also serves as a strategic platform for business actors to discuss halal certification directly. In this forum, LPPOM provides a space for dialogue and consultation with industry players to address various challenges in the current halal certification process.
To support halal assurance and prevent the risk of cross-contamination, the LPPOM MUI Laboratory holds SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the National Accreditation Committee (KAN). This demonstrates LPPOM’s commitment to providing excellent, professional, and scientifically sound testing services.
With this international quality standard, the entire testing process, including the detection of porcine DNA, animal peptides, and ethanol content, is carried out accurately and consistently, supporting the fatwa process and the issuance of halal certificates with a strong data foundation.
The LPPOM MUI Laboratory is also the first and only laboratory in Indonesia to offer one-stop halal and vegan testing. The LPPOM MUI Laboratory provides a range of services, including halal testing, food safety testing, and contamination testing for diethylene glycol and propylene glycol in pharmaceuticals, ethylene oxide in food, 1,4-dioxane testing in cosmetics, and Salmonella bacteria testing. Complete testing details can be found at https://e-halallab.com/.
Ensure your products are free from cross-contamination, safe, healthy, and meet thayyib standards with trusted testing services from the LPPOM MUI Laboratory. All information related to Salmonella testing and other types of testing can be easily accessed through our official website at https://e-halallab.com/ or by following our updates on Instagram: @lab.lppommui. Let’s create food products that are not only halal, but also truly thayyib. (ZUL)
