Indonesia, Poland Sign Halal Cooperation Agreement

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia and Poland have entered a new phase of halal cooperation, a move expected to expand access for both countries’ halal products in international markets.

The Indonesian Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH) signed a Recognition Agreement (RA) with the Muslim Religious Union in Poland in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The agreement was signed by BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan and Mufti Tomasz Miśkiewicz, Chairman of the Muslim Religious Union in Poland (Muzulmanski Zwiazek Religijny w Rzeczypospolitej), and witnessed by Polish Ambassador to Indonesia Barbara Szymanowska.

BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said the cooperation marks a strategic step toward strengthening recognition of halal certification and expanding institutional collaboration between halal agencies in both countries.

The partnership also covers standard enhancement, information exchange, and halal trade development.

“Halal has undergone a major transformation. It is no longer understood as something exclusive to Muslims, but has become an inclusive value relevant to all segments of society. Halal is for all,” Haikal said in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 24, as quoted on BPJPH’s official website.

He noted that halal is increasingly recognized as a symbol of product quality and added value, with perceptions evolving across different regions.

“In Europe, halal is often seen as a premium product. In the US, it is viewed as a symbol of health. In Korea, halal is associated with hygiene and quality standards. Therefore, halal is not just for certain groups, but for everybody,” he said.

From an economic perspective, Haikal emphasized that the halal industry has become a driver of global growth, evolving into a massive business and contributing significantly to Indonesia’s economy.

“In the first nine months of this year, the halal sector alone contributed around 27 percent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP),” he said.

The collaboration is expected to boost international confidence in Indonesian halal products while opening new investment opportunities in Europe. “This cooperation is also part of BPJPH’s efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s position as the world’s halal hub,” Haikal added. ***