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Halal certification obligations for pharmaceutical products are divided into several phases. The phased implementation of Halal certification obligations in the pharmaceutical industry begins with...Traditional medicines (jamu/herbs) and dietary supplements(Including genetically engineered products) Starting from [date]2026Subsequently,Over-the-counter (OTC) drugsHalal certification will be mandatory.2029Implementation upon expiration. Finally.2034Marking pharmaceuticalsHalalThe final stage of the certification obligation, namely...Prescription drugs/potent drugsProduct categories (Excluding psychotropic drugs/hallucinogenic drugs）。HalalThe scope of certification obligations also includes services related to pharmaceuticals, such as...Contract manufacturing/toll manufacturing、logisticsas well asRetail (sales)。

LPPOM MUIHalalAudit Cooperation and Services DirectorDr. Ir. Muslich, M.Si.In an article titled "Pharmacists Preparing for the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2026"HalalThe above points were outlined in the opening remarks of the national symposium on "The Role in Enforcement." This event was held on the UHAMKA campus and was organized by...Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI) East Jakarta Chapter (PC)、UHAMKA Faculty of Pharmacy and Scienceand LPPOM MUIHalalThe testing agencies collaborated to organize the event.

Chairman of East Jakarta IAI ChapterDr. apt. Supandi, M.Si.In his speech, he said, "Although it may seem like there is still a long time to go, we must prepare in advance in order to implement it in the industry. The earlier we start, the more thorough and mature our preparations will be."

Chairman of the IAI Chapter of DKI Jakartaapt. Drs. Muhamad Yamin, M.Farm.It was also pointed out that pharmacists play a crucial role in enhancing professional knowledge and assisting and supporting Indonesia.HalalPlays a vital role in product development. Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Science, UHAMKADr. apt. Hadi Sunaryo, M.Si.It is further emphasized that this process should be completed through the involvement of qualified pharmacists.HalalKey preparatory work for mandatory requirements. "InHalalIn the era of product assurance systems, pharmacists must be able toHalalProduct and drug identification (Halal“It plays a role in safeguarding work,” Hadi said.

To cultivate pharmacists with relevant skills, UHAMKA has established a Master of Pharmacy (S-2) program and set up [specific programs/structures].HalalThe pharmaceutical (Halal Farmasi) program has been running for two terms. "Everyone must prepare for the pharmaceutical industry in 2026."Halal"Be prepared to fulfill your obligations. It may seem far off, but you must start preparing now," Hadi emphasized. These words also served as encouragement and motivation for the workshop participants (comprised of pharmacists and aspiring pharmacists).

From Indonesian state-owned pharmaceutical company Kimia Farmaapt. Ivan Santosa, M.Farm.This indicates that pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry will inevitably be designated as...Halal supervisor (penyelia halal)Halal monitors are personnel appointed and responsible by the company to ensure Halal status throughout the pharmaceutical process, from the initial production stage to the distribution stage.

Ivan explained, "In the 2000s, to find..."HalalThe excipients (adjuvants) are extremely difficult to source. There was one case where the production flow chart confirmed the raw material came from pig extract. Does this situation still have to occur now? He also shared several "non-..."HalalThe case study points out that these problems can actually be solved by having competent skills.HalalSupervisors are there to prevent it.

LPPOM MUI Halal auditor and also a pharmacy instructor at UHAMKADr. Priyo Wahyudi, M.Si.He added that laboratory testing of medicines is a scientific verification of the cleanliness of the raw materials used and the possibility of contamination. "Laboratory test results are merely supporting documents submitted to the Komisi Fatwa (Islamic Law Committee), and are not the sole factor in determining whether a product is Halal," he explained.

To make up forHalalThe current basis for addressing the gaps in laboratory testing regulations during the certification process is...MUI Decision No. 80 of 2022This section specifies which raw materials/products require laboratory testing. Priyo mentions that laboratory testing can provide quality assurance, enhance brand value, strengthen customer trust, and help identify and avoid risks of improper counterfeiting or labeling (through surveillance monitoring/audit monitoring).

LPPOM MUI also establishedLPPOM MUI LaboratoryTo advance related work. The laboratory is...HalalOne of the pioneering laboratories in the testing field, and also the first to serve the Indonesian drug and food regulatory agency.BPOMconductVerification of vegan claimsThe LPPOM MUI laboratory also tests for substances that can cause kidney failure in children.Ethylene glycol/diethylene glycolTo help ensure the safety of food, beverages and medicines circulating in society.

This event attracted participants from industry, pharmacy managers, government officials, and pharmacy students.More than 200 peopleParticipants actively asked questions, covering topics such as pharmacists' work.HalalRoles in the ecosystem, relevant regulations, andHalalTechnical details of the testing.