www.halalfocus.net - Companies from 37 countries have been granted halal certificates by
the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), indicating a growing interest in the
halal product business in Indonesia, said an Indonesian Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (Kadin) executive on Tuesday.
“It is a good sign that Muslims in Indonesia can consume more
imported products, which are safe and in compliance with the Islamic
law,” said the Institute for Economic Study, Research and Development
(LP3ES) Kadin head, Anaz M Fauzi, during a seminar in Jakarta. (source)
Indonesia is the world’s biggest halal product consumer with a total
value of US$78.5 million, World Halal Forum 2010 data revealed.
Indonesia represents 12.23 percent of worldwide halal product
consumption, amounting to $641.5 million.
Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore are among the countries that revamp
their halal productions to boost sales in Muslim populated countries,
including in Indonesia.
China is the most active nation in terms of producing halal products,
with 125 companies having obtained the MUI’s halal certificate last
year. The Food and Drug Control Body (LPOM) MUI in China was officially
launched on Feb. 16, said Anaz.
Besides granting certificates to local and foreign companies, the MUI
also recognizes certificates issued by 38 certifier bodies, consisting
of 33 bodies on cattle slaughtering, 29 bodies on food processing and 11
bodies on flavorings.
Source: http://halalfocus.net/2012/06/06/indonesia-more-imported-products-declared-halal-by-mui/ - June 6, 2012
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