Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji said the mandatory halal certification requirement, set to take effect in October 2026, presents a strategic opportunity to improve the quality and competitiveness of Indonesian industrial products.

"The halal industry has enormous potential, making industry players' readiness to meet halal standards crucial to strengthening Indonesia's position in domestic and global markets," Sarmuji said in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He said strengthening the halal industry ecosystem was part of broader efforts to reinforce the national industrial structure and support the transformation toward a resilient, competitive, and sustainable industrial sector.

Therefore, the minist...