Jakarta: The Department of Syari'ah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs is taking decisive action following an official announcement from the Halal Product Guarantee Management Agency and the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority regarding the withdrawal of certain food products from the Indonesian market. These products were found to contain pig DNA, a revelation that has caused significant concern in the country.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the official press release from the Halal Product Guarantee Management Agency revealed that a total of 11 groups of 9 food products tested positive for pig DNA through laboratory analysis. Of these, 9 groups comprising 7 products held halal certificates, while 2 groups of 2 products did not possess such certification. The findings have led authorities to categorize these products as dubious, necessitating their removal from public sale.
The Halal Food Control Division is actively engaging in thorough investigations and inspections to determine if these products are available in supermarkets and shops across the country. To further validate their contents, samples from the affected products will be sent to the Department of Scientific Services, Ministry of Health for comprehensive analysis.
In an effort to protect the interests of the Muslim community, business owners are urged to promptly withdraw these products from general sale. This precautionary measure aims to prevent members of the Muslim community from inadvertently purchasing or consuming items that do not meet halal standards.