Jakarta, Oct. 10 -- The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has recorded a total of 9.6 million halal-certified products across Indonesia.

BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said the achievement reflects the growing awareness and commitment among business players toward halal product assurance across various sectors.

"In total, 9.6 million products in Indonesia have been certified halal. Halal-certified products are known for their quality, hygiene, and cleanliness, which enhance their competitiveness in the market," Haikal said in a statement here on Friday.

The government aims to make halal certification mandatory for all products distributed in Indonesia by October 2026.

Haikal said the policy will strengthen the national ...