Jakarta, June 23 -- The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has emphasized the importance of harmonizing international halal standards to support the growth of the halal ecosystem.

"We do not aim to standardize the world, but to align our steps toward a mutual commitment to halal quality that respects one another," BPJPH's director of halal product assurance cooperation, Fertiana Santi, said in a statement released in Jakarta on Monday.

She explained that the global harmonization of halal standards is essential to foster the growth of the international halal industry ecosystem, while ensuring the protection of halal-conscious consumers worldwide.

To achieve this vision, she underlined the importance of cross-country collaboration in...