Kudus, June 26 -- A total of 7,500 kitchens under Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program have obtained halal certificates, as authorities accelerate compliance ahead of the mandatory October 2026 deadline, the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) said.

BPJPH Deputy for Halal Registration and Certification Mamat Salamet Burhanuddin said the agency has coordinated with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to ensure halal certification is available for all Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs).

Speaking at a halal certification forum in Kudus, Central Java, on Thursday, Burhanuddin said BPJPH is working with BGN and regional coordinators to encourage more MBG kitchens to complete certification.

"We have invited regional co...