Aqil stated that since the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) released findings regarding the use of hazardous materials in the form of Sodium Dehydroacetate in Okko bread products, the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) immediately assigned a team to conduct field supervision, requested confirmation from the Halal Inspection Agency (LPH) LPPOM, and coordinated with BPOM. It is known that PT ARF has applied for halal certification through Sihalal on June 27, 2023, in accordance with the applicable regulations.

"Through monitoring of the production facilities or factories of PT ARF, BPJPH found discrepancies in the production process regarding the implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System related to the criteria of commitment and responsibility, use of materials, halal product processes, products, and also monitoring and evaluation. BPJPH also found the inclusion of a halal label on the Coffee Milk Flavor Bun product that is not registered as a product variant in the halal certificate number ID00210006483580623."

The case, said Aqil, proves the importance of awareness, commitment, and responsibility of business actors in fulfilling the SJPH criteria that have been established. The Ministry of Religious Affairs urges business actors to comply with all applicable JPH regulatory provisions. Because halal certification is not merely a mechanism for fulfilling administrative obligations, but rather a manifestation of the commitment of business actors to regulations that must be adhered to and can be held accountable legally.