Global Achievement, BPJPH Wins GIFA 2024 Over Halal Certification Services

Head of BPJPH, Muhammad Aqil Irham received the GIVA Championshim Award. (Dok BPJPH)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ministry of Religion's Halal Product Guarantee Administration (BPJPH) has again made international achievements. At the prestigious Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2024, BPJPH won the GIFA Championship Award in the Halal Certification Service category. This award was received by the Head of BPJPH, Muhammad Aqil Irham, at an event held at Paradise Island, Maldives, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

BPJPH was chosen as the winner after outperforming three other nominees, affirming its vital role in the global halal industry ecosystem. The award was handed over by the Chairman of GIFA, Humayon Dar, who appreciated BPJPH's commitment to advancing halal certification services.

International Recognition

"Alhamdulillah, this award is an acknowledgment of the hard work of BPJPH in providing the best halal certification service, both at home and abroad," said Muhammad Aqil Irham in a written statement received by VOI.

He added that this award is a clear proof of the transformation of halal certification services in Indonesia which is recognized globally.

Since its establishment, BPJPH has continued to innovate in managing halal certification. This effort has had a significant impact on Indonesia's halal economic growth, which is reflected in Indonesia's increase in Indonesia's position in the 2023 Global Islamic Economy Indicator (GIEI), up from fourth to third in the world.

Strengthening Halal Industry Ecosystems

Hingga kini, lebih dari 5 juta produk telah disertifikasi halal oleh BPJPH. Badan ini juga berperan dalam membangun ekosistem certifikasi halal dengan melibatkan 77 Lembaga Pemeriksaan Halal (LPH), 268 Lembaga Pendukung Proses Proses Produk Halal (LP3H), serta puluhan ribu auditor dan penyelilia halal.

BPJPH's support for MSMEs also plays an important role in improving the national halal economy. This halal certification program creates great opportunities for the export of Indonesian halal products, especially in the halal food and Muslim clothing sector, which has the potential to boost the country's foreign exchange reserves.

Pillar Ekonomi Syariah Global

The halal industry is recognized as an important element in global sharia economic growth. With the Muslim population reaching two billion, demand for halal products continues to increase, making it a great opportunity for halal products producing countries, including Indonesia.

The GIFA award is one of the most prestigious international awards in the Islamic financial sector. Since 2011, GIFA has awarded more than 500 institutions and individuals worldwide. Among the previous GIFA recipients were the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, who won the GIFA Global Islamic Finance Leadership Award in 2016, and Vice President KH Ma'ruf Amin who was awarded the GIFA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.

With this award, BPJPH further strengthens its position as a leading institution in halal certification, both in Indonesia and on the international stage.