Independent watchdog protecting Indonesian consumers from non-halal products
Consumers in Indonesia are not well-protected against products that are not halal due to weak government oversight. In 2013, a watchdog non-governmental organization (NGO) called Indonesia Halal Watch (IHW) stepped in to fill the gap.
IHW was set up by lawyer Ikhsan Abdullah who began self-funding the project. The organization grew, and today, it works in tandem with the national halal certification body, the Indonesian Ulema Council's Assessment Institute for Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics (LPPOM MUI).
“We have auditors and experts to analyze products and determine whether they are truly halal or not,” IHW founder and executive director Abdullah told Salaam Gateway.
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