Daewoong Moves Ahead on Indonesia Halal Market
As Indonesia is set to fully implement a mandatory halal certification system starting in October, the pace of local 대응 by South Korea’s pharmaceutical industry is accelerating. Daewoong Pharmaceutical has joined the government’s public-private joint support team for entry into Indonesia, taking pre
Indonesia is set to enforce a mandatory halal certification system starting in October, and South Korea's pharmaceutical industry is swiftly responding to the growing market. Daewoong Pharmaceutical has joined the government's public-private joint support team to target Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous country and the largest in ASEAN.
The company attended a recent meeting hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Jakarta to communicate with local regulatory authorities and gain clarity on import customs clearance, ingredient safety evaluations, and halal labeling requirements.
Government support for the industry has strengthened, with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reaffirming that halal certificates issued by institutions with mutual recognition agreements with Korea will carry the same effect through local registration in Indonesia. The ministry has also proposed measures, such as easing the burden of on-site inspections for certified factories and extending grace periods for products already in distribution.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical is adopting a phased strategy, targeting various sectors including cosmetics, health functional foods, and pharmaceuticals. The company plans to complete Good Manufacturing Practice approval for its "Cikarang solid dosage smart factory" by July 2027, seven years ahead of the mandatory halal requirements for prescription drugs in October 2034.
The Cikarang plant, designed with halal certification in mind, will serve as a key production hub for the ASEAN mega halal market. Daewoong Pharmaceutical's Licensing and Patent Center head, Lee So-yoon, highlighted the company's aim to elevate K-pharma and biotech standing in the ASEAN market, leveraging its manufacturing infrastructure and halal management capabilities.
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