Indonesian delegation studies halal certification authorization with Uruguay

Published Aug 31, 2024

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An Indonesian delegation led by Muhammad Aqil Irham, Head of BPJPH, recently visited Uruguay to understand the process of obtaining halal certification for Uruguayan products. This visit is part of Uruguay's strategy to gain access to the Indonesian market, which is currently unreached. Indonesia is the largest beef importer in Southeast Asia, with an annual import value of $800 million. The delegation's visit follows similar visits from Malaysia and the Philippines, as Uruguay aims to tap into the growing demand for meat in Southeast Asia due to population growth, increased income, and the need for external supply.

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Indonesian delegation with Uruguayan authorities. An Indonesian delegation visited Uruguay between August 25 and 29 to study the authorization of halal certification of products of Uruguayan origin. Indonesia is the largest country to which Uruguay does not have access. To access this market, it is necessary to obtain sanitary and religious authorization. Indonesia is the largest importer of beef in Southeast Asia: it imports 800 million dollars of beef annually (280,000 tons of carcass weight), in addition to 155 million dollars per year of offal (60,000 tons). It imports these products from India, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The delegation is headed by Muhammad Aqil Irham, Head of BPJPH, the body responsible for halal assurance. He is accompanied by four delegates: Abd Syakur; Nina Sutrisno; Alma Ashfiya; Tayinul Biribagus Nugroho. On August 27, INAC's Market Access Manager, Álvaro Pereira, received the delegation and made a presentation of the Uruguayan meat ...

Source: Eltelegrafo