NPO Japan Halal Association

【Activity Report】Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Reiwa FY2012 Export Environment Improvement Promotion Consignment Project Halal and Kosher Certification System Survey Cooperation

With regard to the title investigation, the Society cooperated with the Ministry's investigation into halal certification conducted between October 2020 and February 2021. As part of its efforts to support businesses wishing to export, the Ministry of Export Destination Country Regulation Measures Division has been established to support the development of regulations in each country concerning the export of foods, agricultural, forestry, and fishery products, including HACCP and GAP, as well as export certificates, as well as efforts for export. The survey was conducted in a hearing format by UFJ Research & Consulting Co., Ltd. and materials were prepared. A total of four seminars were held to explain the survey results. We also participated as a member of the information provision at the document preparation stage and as a question-and-answer role at the seminar. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/shokusan/export/2021_halal-kosher.html (Excerpted from the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)   More than 50 to 70 people participated in the seminar each time, and questions were varied. The most frequently asked question was about the latest trends in halal certification in Indonesia, indicating the high level of interest from companies. There were also other questions about meat certification. At the seminar, a survey on kosher was also presented, and it was very interesting because it differs from halal, such as the fact that Kosher has many certifications for alcoholic beverages, Kosher certification confirms only the raw materials and manufacturing processes of foods and does not check packaging materials, and the certification of beef does not cover depending on the part.     In addition to the investigation, there was also a request to list "requests for government public support measures," and the following items were listed.

• Trends in Certification Acquisition by Certified Companies
• Government response to halal import restrictions in each country
• Domestic halal certification leading to export promotion

  "Requests for government public support measures" can be viewed in the member e-mail.