Indonesia Halal Certification Extension to October 2028
Indonesia has extended mandatory halal certification for specified product and service categories to October 2028. See which categories are excluded and what AHF clients should do.
Read MoreAmerican Halal Foundation (AHF) is internationally accreditations and recognitions and a USDA listed halal certification body operating and certifying multiple companies for halal in Missouri. Over the years, AHF has become the most recognized symbol of halal certification across food & beverage, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
Everything is halal except for ABCD, which is considered non-halal (haram):
Missouri sits at the center of the national protein and animal health supply chain. Certification here usually starts with beef and moves into ingredients and pet food.
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Processors across the state handle beef and poultry for domestic and export markets.
The Kansas City animal health corridor produces feed, additives and pet food where byproduct sourcing determines status.
Soy and corn processors supply oils, proteins and lecithin to global manufacturers.
Plants across the state supply national retail chains and private label programs.
Ranks among the top ten states - for cattle inventory.
The Kansas City region - anchors the largest animal health cluster in the world.
Major soybean and corn producing state - with substantial processing capacity.
Central rail and river logistics position - supports export consolidation.
St. Louis is home to one of the largest - Bosnian communities outside Europe.
Missouri agencies license and inspect food manufacturing operations.
Missouri law prohibits deception and misrepresentation in connection with the sale of merchandise.
Halal certification from a recognized body is required for beef entering most Middle Eastern and North African markets.
In Missouri and all of the U.S, the demand for halal products is rising significantly as more American consumers are preferring halal now than ever before. Furthermore, becoming a halal-certified manufacturing facility is also helping numerous Missouri based companies attract export opportunities.
The AHF halal certification logo acts as a recognizable signal of product integrity, halal compliance and hygiene for brands and this can significantly help them stand out vs non-certified competitors.
From grocery shelves to e-commerce, halal-certified products are increasingly in demand. Certification with AHF is helping companies stand out in a crowded marketplace, both locally and internationally.
American Halal Foundation (AHF) is a leading globally accredited Halal certification provider - with over $1 Billion + in revenue growth achieved by businesses through its certifications.
The north star of AHF certification is Universal Consumer Acceptance. AHF uniquely certifies to the highest halal standards acceptable to all 2 billion halal consumers.
Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)
Indonesia
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)
Malaysia
World Halal Food Council (WHFC)
Global
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)
Thailand
GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)
Saudi Arabia
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)
Singapore
Saudi Halal CenterSaudi Arabia
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaHalal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)IndonesiaThe Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)MalaysiaWorld Halal Food Council (WHFC)GlobalThe Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)ThailandGCC Accreditation Center (GAC)Saudi ArabiaMajlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)SingaporeSaudi Halal CenterSaudi ArabiaSaudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaHalal certification offers a scalable competitive edge at the national level, not limited to Missouri alone. For early adopters, halal certification has already become a strategic advantage as can be read in this case study. To learn more about the halal certification process and requirements in Missouri, get in touch with AHF's Midwest office by dialing in at +1 (630) 759-4981 or filling out the form below.
Indonesia has extended mandatory halal certification for specified product and service categories to October 2028. See which categories are excluded and what AHF clients should do.
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