Korea and Indonesia seal halal deal to safeguard K-food, beauty exports
With strict new religious compliance rules set to take effect across Southeast Asia, Korea is taking decisive diplomatic steps to protect its booming cultural exports. Health and regulatory officials in Seoul signed a landmark agreement with Indonesia on Friday to streamline halal certification — clearing a critical path for Korean food and cosmetics brands entering the world’s most populous…
Korea and Indonesia have reached a significant agreement to safeguard Korean food and beauty exports in the region. As strict new religious compliance rules take effect across Southeast Asia, Seoul is taking proactive diplomatic measures to support its cultural exports. At a ceremony during the fifth Halal 20 Summit in Indonesia, Health and Regulatory Minister Oh Yu-kyoung signed a memorandum of understanding with the BPJPH.
This agreement, a follow-up to a March defense and economic summit, aims to streamline halal certification processes. Starting October 18, Indonesia will require mandatory halal certification for all imported food, beverage, and cosmetic products. This regulatory pact is crucial for Korean exporters, ensuring their products meet the necessary standards for entry into Indonesia's predominantly Muslim market.
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