1.1. Kebijakan dan Regulasi Jaminan Produk Halal (JPH)

Summary

The video discusses the importance of halal product certification in Indonesia, highlighting the evolution of regulations from voluntary to mandatory under various laws, including the most recent updates. It explains the roles and responsibilities of halal product process assistants (p3h) and the differences between regular and self-declare halal certification schemes. The video emphasizes the need for continuous regulatory updates and outlines the challenges faced in implementing halal certification among small and micro enterprises, aiming to ensure the availability of halal products in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 📜 The training curriculum on halal product assurance begins with an introduction to policies and regulations to provide participants with a foundational understanding.
• 📅 The regulation of halal product assurance has been evolving since the enactment of Law No. 33 of 2014, with significant updates occurring in subsequent years, including in 2023.
• 🏛️ Halal certification in Indonesia transitioned from a voluntary system to a mandatory one with the enactment of Law No. 33 of 2014, making it obligatory for products entering, circulating, and being traded in the country.
• ❗ Products that do not undergo halal certification by October 17, 2024, may face sanctions, particularly in the categories of food, beverages, raw materials, and slaughtered products.
• 🔍 There are two certification schemes: the regular scheme, which involves auditors, and the self-declare scheme, where small and micro businesses declare their products halal with verification from a certified halal product companion.
• 📝 The role of the halal product companion is to verify and validate the self-declaration of small and micro businesses, ensuring their products comply with halal standards.
• 💼 Halal certification offers dual benefits: it meets regulatory requirements and adds value to products by fulfilling consumer demand for halal goods.
• 📊 The regulation shows a strong commitment to supporting small and micro businesses by making the self-declare halal certification process cost-free, with expenses covered by the state.
• 🏢 Organizations eligible to act as halal product companions include Islamic community organizations, Islamic legal entities, and higher education institutions that meet specific criteria.
• 🔄 Ongoing updates to halal product regulations require companions to stay informed and regularly update their knowledge to ensure compliance and proper guidance.

Q & A

What is the significance of the halal product assurance regulations in Indonesia?

The halal product assurance regulations are significant because they mandate that all products entering, circulating, and traded in Indonesia must be halal-certified. This regulation, introduced with Law No. 33 of 2014, marks a shift from a voluntary to a mandatory system, ensuring that products meet halal standards to provide safety, comfort, and certainty for consumers.

What key changes occurred in Indonesian halal certification laws after 2014?

The key change was the transition from a voluntary to a mandatory halal certification system. Before Law No. 33 of 2014, halal certification was optional for businesses. After the law was enacted, it became mandatory for all applicable products, with non-compliance potentially leading to sanctions.

Why is it important for participants to regularly update themselves on halal certification regulations?

It is important because halal certification regulations in Indonesia are continually evolving. Participants who become certified halal product process assistants must stay informed about these changes to effectively assist businesses in complying with the latest regulations.

What are the two main objectives of the halal product assurance law?

The two main objectives are to protect consumer interests by ensuring the availability of halal products and to enhance the value of products for producers by promoting halal certification, which can increase consumer trust and marketability.

What are the two certification schemes available under the Indonesian halal product assurance system?

The two certification schemes are the regular halal certification and the self-declare halal certification. The regular scheme involves a thorough audit by an auditor, while the self-declare scheme allows micro and small businesses to declare their products halal with verification and validation by a halal product process assistant.

What roles do halal product process assistants (P3H) play in the certification process?

Halal product process assistants play a crucial role in the self-declare certification scheme by verifying and validating the halal status of products declared by micro and small businesses. They ensure that the materials used meet halal standards, and if they don't, they halt the certification process.

How does the role of a halal product process assistant differ from that of a halal auditor?

The main difference is that halal product process assistants only perform verification and validation of materials in the self-declare scheme. In contrast, halal auditors, involved in the regular certification scheme, conduct in-depth audits, including tracking and ensuring the halal status of questionable materials.

What challenges might halal product process assistants face in their role?

Challenges include the large number of micro and small businesses that need certification, some of which may be unaware of the mandatory nature of halal certification or reluctant to pursue it, believing their products are already considered halal without certification.

What are the criteria for becoming a halal product process assistant (P3H) in Indonesia?

To become a halal product process assistant, one must be an Indonesian citizen, a Muslim with a broad understanding of halal principles, and have completed a training program for halal product process assistance.

Why is the self-declare certification scheme important for micro and small businesses?

The self-declare certification scheme is important because it provides a cost-effective way for micro and small businesses to certify their products as halal. The certification process is supported by the government, with no fees charged to the businesses, making it more accessible for smaller enterprises.