Indonesia to tighten oversight of halal imports from China

Indonesia will intensify oversight of halal-certified products imported from China through closer coordination between the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, officials announced on Wednesday.

The initiative will involve joint inspections of Chinese companies supplying halal goods to Indonesia, including reviews of production facilities, supply chains, and slaughterhouses across several Chinese provinces.

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to strengthening halal assurance on imports from China,” said Parulian Silalahi, deputy chief of mission at the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing. “Our team will work alongside BPJPH inspectors to ensure all certified producers meet Indonesian standards.”

According to Chuzaemi Abidin, BPJPH’s deputy for monitoring and guidance, the partnership is designed to ensure that halal integrity is maintained throughout the production and distribution process.

“This cooperation demonstrates BPJPH’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and confidence of Muslim consumers in Indonesia,” Abidin said. “Continuous verification is essential to guarantee that certified products remain compliant with halal principles.”

Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, has increasingly focused on strengthening halal certification for imports, particularly from major trading partners such as China, to ensure full compliance with domestic regulations and consumer expectations.