In a joint effort to ensure food safety and halal integrity, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) and the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) have revealed that nine processed food products have tested positive for porcine (pig) content. Alarmingly, seven of these products had previously been granted halal certification.
This finding was announced by BPJPH Head, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, during a press conference at his office. The detection was based on laboratory testing, which included DNA analysis and/or peptide-specific porcine detection.
“Out of the nine products identified, nine batches belong to seven halal-certified products, while the remaining two batches come from two products without halal certification,” said Ahmad Haikal Hasan.
Regulatory Actions and Sanctions
As a response, BPJPH has imposed sanctions on the seven halal-certified products, ordering their withdrawal from circulation in accordance with Government Regulation (PP) No. 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance.
Meanwhile, BPOM took strict measures against the two non-certified products, which were suspected of providing inaccurate data during registration. These businesses received formal warnings and were instructed to pull their products from the market, based on Law No. 18 of 2012 on Food and PP No. 69 of 1999 on Food Labeling and Advertising.
The affected products include:
- Corniche Fluffy Jelly Marshmallow (various fruit flavors)
- Corniche Apple Teddy Marshmallow
- ChompChomp Car Mallow
- ChompChomp Flower Mallow
- ChompChomp Mini Marshmallow
- Hakiki Gelatin (food additive)
- Larbee – TYL Vanilla Marshmallow Filling
- AAA Orange Marshmallow
- SWEETME Chocolate Marshmallow
Further details are available on the BPJPH official website: https://bpjph.halal.go.id/detail/siaran-pers.
Upholding Halal Integrity
Ahmad Haikal Hasan emphasized the importance of compliance with existing laws and regulations. He stated that halal certification should not be seen merely as an administrative formality, but as a binding commitment to uphold religious and regulatory standards.
“Halal certification represents the standards set forth in the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), and must be implemented consistently to maintain product integrity over time,” he explained. “We cannot work effectively without public support and active participation.”
