Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Industry has stated its commitment to support small and medium industries (SMIs), helping them comply with the mandatory halal certification policy which will take effect on October 18.

Head of Halal Industry Center at the ministry, Dewi Setiawati, said most large enterprises in the food and beverage sector had already obtained halal certification since 2024.

"However, smaller industries still need our assistance," she said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

She pointed out SMIs require financing support and guidance in using the government's Halal Product Assurance System to fully comply with the mandatory halal certification policy.

The official added the number of entities requiring assistance remain...