Muslim fashion designer or modest fashion Jeny Tjahyawati stated that designers need information about halal fabrics. Moreover, the current laws and regulations regarding halal products do not only regulate food and beverages, but also clothing. "We, the fashion designers, also want information and direction, so that we can use materials that are guaranteed to be halal," said Jeny on a talk show themed "Do Muslim Clothing Need to be Halal Certified?" at the Kota Kasablanka Atrium, Jakarta, Friday (15/4/2022). Secretary General of the Indonesian Association of Textile Experts (IKATS) Himawan said parties in this industry must ensure that the fabric does not contain elements or materials that contain animals, especially pigs and their derivatives. Because it can invalidate the halalness of the cloth.
"Indeed, we must jointly monitor this, so that our products can compete in the global market," he said.
Himawan said that the halal certificate from Indonesia as one of the countries with the largest Muslim population was eagerly awaited by the global market. Moreover, halal textile products are already available in the global market, especially countries with Muslim communities.
The Head of the Center for Cooperation and Standardization of Halal Product Assurance (JPH) of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) Siti Aminah stated that Law Number 33 of 2014 and Government Regulation No. 39 of 2021 concerning Halal Products states that this guarantee of halal products is not only for food and beverages. The rules also apply to drugs, cosmetics, and consumer goods, including clothing.
Although the legislation requires all these products to have halal certification, the government provides relief, namely gradual certification with a deadline of 17 October 2026 for all entrepreneurs to register for halal certification. Aminah also explained that currently applications for halal certification can be processed online.
"The applicant only needs to make a business identification number (NIB) first, which can also be done online. The government also provides relief, namely a certification fee of 0 rupiah for small and medium entrepreneurs," he said.
Coordinator of the Center for Halal Industry Empowerment (PPIH) Viviyanti said the government is committed to supporting the modest fashion industry through various exhibitions at home and abroad. Modest fashion is a term for clothing that is polite, does not expose the curves of the body and skin, but still looks elegant.
"This includes providing assistance for obtaining halal certification at no cost. There is a quota of up to 1,500 entrepreneurs in each province for this year," he said.
