BPJPH: Halal Culinary represents cultural and regulatory power

Jakarta – General Secretary of the Indonesian Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency (BPJPH) Muhammad Aqil Irham emphasized that Halal Culinary not only reflects a form of compliance with the Halal Product Guarantee (JPH) regulations, but also represents the cultural strength of the Indonesian people. It was pronounced by him today during the Indonesia International Halal Chef Competition (in2hcc) 2025 in Jakarta, today. In2HCC is an international scale Halal Culinary Competition that brings together professional chefs to innovate in preparing Halal Culinary Delights. Through this activity, halal values ​​are not only promoted as compliance, but also as a global standard for product quality and Indonesian culinary creativity. Browse to continue with content activities that are part of the 12th Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) 2025, held by Bank Indonesia and a partner with the theme ‘Sharia Economic and Financial Synergy strengthening economic independence and inclusive economic growth’. “Halal Culinary is a representation of two things. First, compliance with Halal certification obligations, as required by the Halal Product Guarantee Legislation,” Muhammad Aqil Irham said in a written statement Wednesday (8/10/2025). “Secondly, as a form of cultural power. We have a rich culinary heritage, and when processed with the principle of guaranteeing halal products, this culinary food becomes a symbol of quality, integrity and national identity in the eyes of the world,” he continued. Furthermore, Muhammad Aqil Irham said that the Halal Culinary Sector plays a strategic role in strengthening the national Halal ecosystem because it has direct contact with the wider community. Halal – food and beverage products are not only a formality cap on products, but are a form of quality assurance, part of the protection of consumers and even a boost for the competitiveness of national products. “The greater the awareness of business and the public about the importance of Halal certificates, the stronger Indonesia’s position will be in the global halal value chain,” he explained. Muhammad Aqil Irham also explained that the strengthening of the Halal Culinary sector is also an important part of accelerating the implementation of the second phase of compulsory Halal in October 2026, as authorized in the Act 33 of 2014 regarding the guarantees of the JPH and the regulation of the regulation. “And with the implementation of compulsory Halal October 2026, Halal must become the character and culture of the production of the country,” he said. Muhammad Aqil Irham appreciated the holding of in2HCC during the ISEF event. He hopes this activity will become a forum for education and promotion of halal products. “Competitions as in2HCC are not only a space to show skills, but also a way of education and promotion of halal values ​​integrated with national culture. It is an example of real synergy between policy, industry and creativity in the community,” he concluded. (AKD/AKD)