Amidst global business competition, halal certification now goes beyond a mere religious obligation. It has become a benchmark for quality and safety. Compliance with halal principles reflects a commitment to business ethics, transparency, and global consumer trust. Through its presence in Singapore, LPPOM reaffirms its position as a trusted Halal Inspection Body (LPH) in Indonesia, while expanding its role in promoting the implementation of halal standards globally.
In the modern era, consumers are becoming increasingly critical of product origins, production methods, and their ethical implications for the environment and human health. Halal certification assures that products are not only free from haram ingredients but also processed in a clean, safe, and transparent manner.
Not surprisingly, halal principles are now being adopted by many global industries, including food and beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, as part of their quality management systems. Behind the halal certificate lies a message of integrity and honesty that transcends religions, as well as a responsibility towards consumers.
Halal is not just a religious obligation. Halal has evolved into a global standard for quality, safety, and assurance. This is particularly important for industries seeking to remain competitive, both in Muslim-majority markets and globally.
This was conveyed by Ade Suherman, Manager of Halal Auditor Management at LPPOM, at the seminar “Indonesian Halal Product Assurance: From Certification Flow to Practical Solution,” which was part of the Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference (CRAC) 2025 series at the Parkroyal Collection Hotel, Pickering, Singapore, on October 15, 2025.
In his presentation, Ade detailed the halal certification process in Indonesia, from document preparation and registration through the SiHalal system, the field audit process, to the issuance of certificates by the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) based on halal certification from the Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI). He explained that all these stages are designed to ensure that every product circulating in the Indonesian market truly meets strict and accountable halal standards.
Not only does LPPOM focus on the certification process, but it also emphasizes the importance of implementing the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) throughout the entire production chain. This system serves as the foundation to ensure that the product’s halal status is not limited to the issuance of the certificate but is maintained sustainably over time. SJPH encompasses various important aspects, including company halal policies, the formation of a halal management team, regular employee training, internal audits, and the development of procedures for key activities.
“Halal compliance can create added value for the industry and build consumer trust. By implementing this system, companies not only comply with halal regulations but also realize their halal commitment as a strategic value in business development,” said Ade.
According to Ade, the halal concept has now evolved into a management paradigm aligned with the principles of sustainability and social responsibility. “When companies seriously implement halal principles, they are actually building an ethical, transparent, and sustainable business system,” he explained. Halal is not only about avoiding what is haram (forbidden), but also about creating goodness, justice, and balance in the production chain.
Businesspeople and professionals in the chemical, food, and cosmetics sectors from Singapore, India, China, and Indonesia attended the seminar. LPPOM also emphasized that the halal assurance system is closely linked to international quality and safety standards such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and ISO 22000.
Halal principles promote the adoption of best practices in facility cleanliness, worker safety, contamination prevention, and the management of raw materials and waste. In other words, halal is the highest quality standard that combines spiritual and professional aspects.
LPPOM’s excellence lies not only in its long experience in halal certification but also in the support of a modern laboratory that has earned SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the National Accreditation Committee (KAN). This demonstrates LPPOM’s commitment to providing excellent, professional, and scientifically accountable testing services. It is even known as the first halal and vegan laboratory in Indonesia.
Through this facility, LPPOM not only supports the certification process but also provides product testing, training, and technical consulting services that enhance competitiveness in the face of global market transformation.
In his closing presentation, he emphasized that the future of the halal industry depends on synergy between regulations, certification bodies, and business actors. The world now demands products that are not only high-quality but also have moral and social values. This is where LPPOM plays a strategic role, acting as a bridge between spiritual values ​​and global market needs.
“When we talk about halal, we are actually talking about the future of an industry that is imbued with integrity, sustainability, and brings blessings to all,” Ade explained.
In line with this vision, LPPOM continues to strengthen its position as Indonesia’s trusted Halal Inspection Body (LPH) for the world. It not only maintains standards but also inspires positive change, helping the industry understand that halal is not just a label, but a globally competitive business strategy rooted in the values ​​of goodness and responsibility.
Furthermore, LPPOM’s Halal Inspection Body (LPH) services are now even more accessible. Businesses can easily and quickly obtain public information regarding the halal certification process through Customer Care services at Call Center 14056 and WhatsApp 0811-1148-696. The LPH LPPOM also holds free online classes on “Halal Certification Introduction” (PSH) every second and fourth week of each month at www.halalmui.org/pengenalan-sertifikasi-halal. (ZUL)
