Korea, Indonesia agree to expand partnerships in halal certification
Korea and Indonesia have agreed to expand partnerships in halal certification and support Korean companies' entry into the Southeast Asian country, Seoul's drug ministry said Friday. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency, also known as a BPJPH, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the Halal Summit 20, which kicked…
Korea and Indonesia have reached an agreement to enhance their collaborations in halal certification, according to Seoul's drug ministry. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea joined forces with Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency, also known as BPJPH, by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This agreement was formalized during the Halal Summit 20, which commenced in Indonesia's city of Depok on the same day.
Halal certification is a formal process that verifies products, ingredients, and manufacturing processes adhere to Islamic law. Indonesia is recognized as one of the world's largest halal markets and has been progressively expanding the scope of mandatory halal certification, including foods and cosmetics, which will commence next month.
The deal was finalized on Friday (local time) following Korea and Indonesia's decision to elevate their bilateral relations to a "special comprehensive strategic partnership" during President Lee Jae Myung's official visit to Indonesia in March.
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