IDIndonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and Sweden's Scandinavian Halal Certification AB (SHC) signed a mutual recognition agreement to streamline halal trade between the two nations. The agreement allows both countries to recognize each other's halal certification systems, aiming to improve efficiency in cross-border trade while maintaining halal quality standards. BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan emphasized the importance of harmonizing halal standards for international trade and economic development. Swedish Ambassador Daniel Blockert noted the potential to strengthen economic ties, particularly within ASEAN. SHC CEO Aso Asinger highlighted the significance of the agreement for expanding trade opportunities. Under the deal, SHC will operate under BPJPH standards and submit regular reports, while BPJPH will recognize SHC-certified products within its regulatory framework.
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