Public Consultation on Draft Government Regulation on Halal Product Assurance

EuroCham Indonesia was invited by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs on 13 January 2021 to a public consultation to discuss inputs on the draft Government Regulation on Halal Product Assurance, as one the implementing regulations of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. The discussions were led by the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and the Indonesia Employers Association (APINDO), wherein businesses were represented by relevant sectoral associations and business councils/chambers. Meanwhile, the Halal Assurance Agency (BPJPH) also attended the event in its capacity as the government’s counterpart.

Numerous inputs were thoroughly discussed by businesses throughout the 5-hours long meeting wherein some inputs were accommodated while others were reasoned not to be accommodated. The latest draft is based on the discussion and is subject for further harmonization amongst the government institutions, which aim to also take place in January.

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