Halal is not just a label on packaging, but a right to freedom for every Muslim that must be safeguarded. Since its inception, LPPOM has been a bulwark of trust for the Muslim community, carefully and thoroughly examining the halal status of products. Halal certification is a tangible manifestation of protection for Muslim consumers that must be safeguarded together.Â
Freedom is not merely freedom from physical oppression. Freedom also means freedom from worry, freedom from doubt, and the freedom to live according to one’s beliefs. For a Muslim, one of the most fundamental rights is the right to choose and use products that are halal, safe, and of high quality.
The President Director of the LPPOM Halal Inspection Body (LPH), Muti Arintawati, stated that maintaining halal certification does not stop with a certificate. “The commitment to implementing the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), marked by the issuance of this halal certificate, must be safeguarded together, from business actors as producers to regulators and consumers who play a role in oversight,” she emphasized.
Since its inception in 1989, LPPOM has been a trusted institution. More than 77,000 companies in 70 countries have been handled with the utmost care, precision, and thoroughness—checking documents, tracing supply chains, inspecting production facilities, and testing in internationally recognized laboratories. All of this is done for one purpose: ensuring that the halal label is not just ink on paper, but a commitment that can be upheld.
To this day, LPH LPPOM continues to strive to provide practical and easy services for businesses in completing halal certification processes. Therefore, the space for discussion is wide open. One such program is the Halal on 30 program, accessible through https://bit.ly/HalalOn30. This program is an intensive discussion forum designed to help businesses understand the stages and requirements of halal certification, tailored to the specific characteristics of each company.
For consumers, seeing the halal logo on packaging is not just about complying with religious rules. It is a moment of relief when the heart whispers, “This is safe. This aligns with my beliefs.” That is true freedom to choose without hesitation, to enjoy without worry, and to live according to one’s principles.
The enactment of Act No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance (UU JPH) and Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 affirms the state’s commitment to protect these rights. These regulations require all products distributed in Indonesia to be halal certified, except for non-halal products. However, regulations alone are not enough. The greatest challenge is maintaining consistency—today, tomorrow, and in the future. “Halal consistency must be maintained at all times,” Muti advised.
Behind a halal certificate lies hard work rarely seen. There are business owners who are fully committed to ensuring that every ingredient they use meets halal standards, organizing their production processes to be clean and compliant with Sharia law, and opening themselves up to all inspections. There are teams of auditors who examine each ingredient individually, analyze the production process in detail, and test it in laboratories with scientific precision. Some regulators ensure that regulations are implemented consistently, monitored, and take action if violations are found. All of these are interconnected links.
With synergy with various parties, independence in halal is no longer just a dream. It is present in every product we choose. Because halal is a right to freedom that cannot be taken away, not by time, not by negligence, and not by anyone. (***)
