LPH LPPOM DKI Jakarta continues to promote the establishment of a halal ecosystem from the upstream by providing halal meat grinding services in traditional markets. This step is a breath of fresh air for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), which can now more easily ensure the halal status of their products without having to own their own facilities.
Developing a halal ecosystem in Indonesia cannot stop at the product reaching the consumer. Halal certification must be maintained throughout the entire chain, or upstream, to ensure complete assurance from start to finish. This is a focus of LPH LPPOM DKI Jakarta, which continues to promote the availability of halal facilities at the grassroots level, one of which is meat grinding, which is highly needed by micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
As a concrete manifestation, the LPH LPPOM, in collaboration with the Jakarta National Zakat Agency and the Pasar Jaya Regional Public Company (Perumda), held a Halal Certification Technical Guidance for 14 meat mills and 12 poultry slaughterhouses (RPHU) in East Jakarta on August 25, 2025. This activity is a crucial part of accelerating the development of a halal ecosystem in the capital, particularly in the upstream sector, which has often been neglected, yet is vital to supporting the needs of the wider community.
The Director of LPH LPPOM DKI Jakarta, Drg. Deden Edi Soetrisna explained that meat mills, particularly for meatballs, and RPHUs hold a strategic position in the halal food supply chain. However, the number of facilities with halal certification remains limited.
“Through this technical guidance activity, we hope that more upstream facilities will be halal certified, thereby strengthening the halal supply chain in Jakarta. The availability of easily accessible halal mills is a solution for MSEs,” explained Deden.
He continued, saying that small businesses, such as meatball vendors or meat-based food sellers, don’t need to own expensive grinding machines. They can simply utilize halal-certified grinding services to ensure their products meet applicable standards.
Support also came from the Jakarta Baznas (National Zakat Agency). Muhammad Nurminto, Head of the Utilization and Distribution Division, emphasized that halal certification is not merely a regulatory issue, but a fundamental need for Muslims. He stated that Baznas’ involvement in this program is a form of social responsibility, ensuring that the public can consume products that are truly guaranteed halal.
“Thus, this program, which targets upstream facilities, not only helps businesses but also protects the wider community from doubts about the food products they consume daily,” Nurminto explained.
Meanwhile, Perumda Pasar Jaya, which manages traditional markets in Jakarta, also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vendors. Vicky, Manager of Area 9 East Jakarta, stated that Pasar Jaya is ready to prepare businesses in traditional markets to participate in the halal certification program.
“With halal certification, traders will be more confident in their sales, and the public will feel more at ease when purchasing the products they consume. Support from traditional markets is crucial, considering that most MSEs operate in markets and rely on the milling facilities available there,” said Vicky.
This program also aligns with the mandate of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance, which requires all food, beverage, medicine, cosmetics, and certain consumer goods to be halal-certified in stages. In its implementation, upstream sectors such as meat mills and RPHUs are key pillars. Without halal facilities at the upstream level, it won’t be easy to ensure the halal status of products reaching consumers.
The synergy between the LPH LPPOM DKI Jakarta, the Jakarta National Zakat Agency, and the Pasar Jaya Regional Public Company (Perumda Pasar Jaya) in this activity demonstrates a concrete step towards accelerating the establishment of a halal ecosystem in the capital. By strengthening the grassroots level, MSEs have easier access to halal facilities, the community is protected, and the halal supply chain is increasingly secure.
The effort to establish a halal-certified meat mill is not merely a business matter, but also part of an effort to maintain public trust, social awareness, and peace of mind. This is expected to strengthen Jakarta’s halal ecosystem and serve as a benchmark for the national development of the halal ecosystem. (***)
