October 28, 2024

 

Indonesia delays new Halal requirements for countries exporting raw food

 

 

 

Indonesia has announced it is delaying a new requirement for countries exporting raw food products, including beef, to demonstrate Halal certification.

 

The laws had been in the works for the past four years and were set to come into play. But the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website said on its website that Indonesia has delayed the impending rules with a new deadline to be announced.

 

"The Australian Government will continue to work with Indonesia to secure clarity on the exact length of the delay applicable to Australian exporters and will continue to update exporters as we receive further information about Indonesia's requirements," DFAT said on its website.

 

"The Halal Law mandates new halal certification requirements for products seeking to enter the Indonesian market. It also greatly expands the range of products and export services for which it is necessary to have halal certification. Australian exporters need to meet these requirements to maintain or gain access to the Indonesian market.

 

"The Halal Law expands the scope of goods for which mandatory halal certification is required. It also extends the requirement to include export services such as slaughtering, processing, storage, packaging, transport, marketing, and presentation."

 

Indonesia is a growing market for Australian boxed beef, having imported 57,500 tonnes of beef in the year until September, which is up 10% on last year.

 

- Beef Central