Jakarta, March 2 -- The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is expanding its international halal recognition by signing strategic agreements with halal institutions from three countries, namely the Philippines, Mexico, and China.

The head of BPJPH, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, in a statement on Monday, said this step affirms Indonesia's position as a key player in the global halal standards architecture and strengthens the compatibility of Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance (JPH) system in the international market.

"Cross-border recognition is important to facilitating the flow of halal products, providing business certainty, and expanding market access for industry players," he remarked.

The signings include Recognition Agreemen...