Jakarta, March 10 -- Indonesia has confirmed U.S. compliance with its mandatory halal certification rules, underscoring Jakarta's push to strengthen global halal governance.

"The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expressed its commitment to complying with the mandatory halal regulations in Indonesia," Head of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hasan said here in a statement, Tuesday.

Hasan explained that halal certification applies to all products distributed in Indonesia, including imports.

Products already certified halal by a Foreign Halal Institution (LHLN) recognized by BPJPH "simply need to be registered so their halal certificate can be officially recognized in Indonesia," he noted.

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