On 19 February 2026, the USTR announced a new trade deal with Indonesia which it states will eliminate over 99% of trade barriers for U.S. products. Recent developments in the evolving U.S.–Indonesia trade relationship are expected to strengthen commercial ties...
A Manufacturing Production Risk Assessment (MPRA) is a systematic process used to identify, evaluate, and control risks that could impact product quality, worker safety, production continuity, or regulatory compliance. It’s a core component of quality management...
Today, ingredient sourcing cannot just be about finding the lowest price, it needs to be about ensuring quality, safety, traceability, and sustainability at every step of the supply chain. For food manufacturers, adopting ingredient sourcing best practices can...
Halal logistics has become significantly more relevant lately as more consumers are demanding comprehensive halal integrity. In this guide, we will explain what halal logistics cover, the important controls you must put in place, and best practices to make sure...
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Mandatory Halal Certification Law is taking full effect in Indonesia. The world’s largest Muslim-majority nation is leading global halal regulatory transformation in 2026. What began with phased requirements under the 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law has now...
AHF’s integrated Halal and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit service combines two critical certifications into one streamlined process. Instead of undergoing separate audits, businesses can have both Halal compliance and GMP requirements evaluated in a single...
Halal certification in the US often raises questions such as whether it is legally required, who issues it and what “halal-certified” actually means for a business? Key Numbers The US halal food market size is expected to grow by USD 21.63 billion by 2029, as demand...
Gulfood 2026 is set to be the biggest edition of the world’s leading food and beverage trade show. With 8,500+ exhibitors, 195 countries, 1.5M + products being exhibited across 12 sectors, Gulfood 2026 will be where global buyers, retailers, distributors, and...
Walk into any American city and you’ll see the familiar red script, a line that wraps around the block, and chicken that inspires a kind of fan loyalty most brands can only dream of. Naturally, for millions of Muslim consumers, one question keeps resurfacing: “Is...
As the deadline for the mandatory halal law for exports to Indonesia draws nearer, U.S. manufacturers are actively exploring halal certification to come under compliance. Under Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Law, only halal certificates issued by Badan...
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