FAQ – Halal Inspection Center (LPH) of Hasanuddin University (Unhas)
Q: What is PPH-LPH Unhas?
A: The Halal Inspection Center, known as LPH Unhas (Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal Universitas Hasanuddin), is an institution responsible for inspecting and/or testing the halal assurance system of products in companies. The inspection results from LPH serve as the basis for the halal determination by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) before obtaining halal certification from the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH).
Q: Is LPH Unhas accredited?
A: Yes, LPH Unhas has obtained accreditation from BPJPH and operates in accordance with applicable regulations within Indonesia’s halal certification system.
Q: What is the role of LPH Unhas in halal certification?
A: LPH serves as the home for halal auditors, facilitating them in carrying out inspections of the halal product assurance system. A halal auditor is responsible for preparing and conducting inspections of ingredients and halal production processes, conducting pre-inspections, evaluating production systems, and compiling reports. Additionally, LPH facilitates sample testing when there is doubt about the halal status of ingredients or production processes.
*Q: What is halal certification?*
*A:* Halal certification is a written guarantee issued by BPJPH to a company that has met the five halal criteria.
*Q: What products are required to have a halal certificate?*
*A:* Food & beverages, medicines, cosmetics, chemical products, biological products, genetically engineered products, consumer goods, slaughtering services, processing services, packaging services, storage services, distribution services, sales services, and serving services circulating in Indonesia are required to have a halal certificate in accordance with the Halal Product Assurance Law.
*Q: How to apply for halal certification through LPH Unhas?*
*A: Here are the steps:*
1. *Registration* – Business owners register through the SIHALAL-Halal Certification system provided by BPJPH.
2. *Document Review* – The verification team from BPJPH reviews the documents, and if complete, they will be submitted to LPH Unhas.
3. *Fee Determination* – LPH Unhas determines the certification fee.
4. *Payment* – Business owners make the payment according to the applicable regulations.
5. *Auditor Appointment* – LPH Unhas assigns a halal auditor.
6. *Inspection Preparation* – The halal auditor prepares the audit activity plan.
7. *Pre-Inspection* – The halal auditor conducts an administrative review of the business’s Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH).
8. *Field Audit/Inspection* – The halal auditor team conducts an on-site inspection to examine ingredients and production processes for compliance with the SJPH.
9. *Laboratory Testing* – If necessary, product samples will be tested to ensure they contain no non-halal substances.
10. *Inspection Report Preparation* – The halal auditor compiles the inspection report and submits it to LPH Unhas.
11. *Reporting* – LPH Unhas submits the audit report to the Fatwa Commission via the SIHALAL system.
12. *Halal Determination by MUI Fatwa Commission* – The audit results are reviewed by the MUI Fatwa Commission to determine the product’s halal status.
13. *Issuance of Halal Certificate* – BPJPH issues the halal certificate based on the audit results and MUI’s fatwa.
Q: How long does the SJPH inspection process take at LPH?
A: The SJPH inspection process at LPH takes 15 working days. However, the duration depends on the completeness of the documents, audit results, product complexity, and the correction time required by the business operator.
Q: How much does halal certification cost?
A: The inspection fees refer to Kepkaban No. 22 of 2024. The cost of halal certification varies depending on the location/region of the business, type of business, production scale, and complexity of the inspection. For more information, please contact LPH Unhas.
*Q: What are the administrative requirements for applying for halal certification?*
*A:* Some key requirements include:
• The business must have an NIB, KTP, and relevant documents.
• Having a Halal Supervisor. For micro-scale businesses, they must have attended training, proven by the issuance of a certificate as a Halal Supervisor. For small, medium, and large-scale businesses, the Halal Supervisor must have passed the competency test as a Halal Supervisor.
• Having a business quality guideline (including supporting documents such as a list of raw materials and halal certificates for raw materials from suppliers).
• Willingness to comply with the five SJPH criteria.
Q: Does LPH Unhas only serve business operators in Makassar?*
*A:* No, LPH Unhas can serve business operators from various regions, both nationally and internationally, in accordance with its qualifications and scope as a Primary Halal Inspection Agency (LPH Utama) approved by BPJPH.
*Q: What types of businesses can be served by LPH Unhas?*
*A:* LPH Unhas can serve all business sectors, including: Food & Beverage Products, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Chemical Products, Biological Products, Genetically Engineered Products, Consumer Goods, Slaughtering Services, Processing Services, Packaging Services, Storage Services, Distribution Services, Sales Services, and Catering Services. This applies to micro-enterprises, MSMEs, and large-scale businesses.
*Q: How can I contact LPH Unhas?*
*A:* You can reach us through:
• *Website:* [https://lph.unhas.ac.id/](https://lph.unhas.ac.id/)
• *Email:* [pphalalunhas@gmail.com](mailto:pphalalunhas@gmail.com)
• *Phone:* [+62 817-7098-1405]
• *Office Address:* [LPPM UNHAS Building, 3rd Floor, JL. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10, Unhas Tamalanrea Campus, Makassar]