Supporting the October 2026 Mandatory Halal Implementation, ITS and East Java Disperindag Hold SKKNI-Based Halal Supervisor Training in Jember

Jember, ITS News — Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, through Tekno Sains Academy, once again collaborated with the East Java Provincial Department of Industry and Trade to strengthen business actors’ readiness in facing the implementation of the October 2026 Mandatory Halal requirement. This commitment was realised through the Halal Supervisor Training based on the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards, held on 4–5 June 2026 at the Hall of UPT Pengujian Sertifikasi Mutu Barang – Lembaga Tembakau Jember.

The activity served as a strategic effort to enhance human resource capacity in the field of Halal Product Assurance, particularly for business actors who need to understand the role of halal supervisors and the proper, orderly, and well-documented implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System. Through this training, participants received not only theoretical knowledge but also practical guidance in preparing documents and simulating the stages of halal certification.

The training was attended by 50 participants, most of whom were private business actors and business owners from various regions in East Java. The participants represented diverse business sectors, including snacks, cookies, bread, catering, coffee, honey, beverages, batik, fashion, and handicrafts. They came from several regions, including Jember, Bondowoso, Lumajang, Situbondo, Sidoarjo, Pamekasan, Gresik, Banyuwangi, and Probolinggo.

The involvement of business actors from various regions reflects the growing need for assistance and competency improvement in facing halal certification obligations. Many micro, small, and medium enterprises still require practical understanding of halal documentation, ingredient lists, halal product processes, internal audits, and the mechanism for submitting halal certification applications through the official system.

On the first day, the training focused on strengthening the participants’ fundamental knowledge as halal supervisors. Participants received materials on the regulations and scope of Halal Product Assurance, the duties and responsibilities of halal supervisors and business actors, the halal certification flow, and halal certification requirements. The session continued with discussions on the concepts of halal and haram, causes of product non-halal status, Islamic legal provisions concerning product halalness, and the basis for determining halal fatwas.

In addition, participants were introduced to the Halal Product Assurance System, covering commitment and responsibility, ingredients, halal product processes, products, as well as monitoring and evaluation. During the practical session, participants were guided to begin preparing SJPH implementation documents and their supporting components, including the SJPH manual, standard operating procedures, halal ingredient lists, and other supporting documents required in the certification process.

On the second day, the training focused on strengthening the work skills and competencies of halal supervisors. Participants learned about the practical supervision of ingredients, processes, and halal products, including the completion of Halal Product Process supervision forms. The following sessions discussed the handling of products that do not meet halal criteria, the implementation of internal audits for SJPH, and the evaluation of follow-up actions based on internal audit results.

As an essential part of the training, participants also took part in a practical session on halal certification registration through SIHALAL. In this session, they were introduced to the stages of creating a Business Identification Number, creating a business actor account, updating business actor data, and simulating the submission of halal certification applications through the regular pathway for micro and small enterprises. Through this session, participants were expected to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the halal certification process, from document preparation to submission through the official system.

The training materials were delivered by ITS speakers and facilitators, namely Dr. Fahmi, S.T.; Prof. Setiyo Gunawan, S.T., Ph.D., IPM.; Ahmad Muklason, S.Kom., M.Sc., Ph.D.; and Ulfah Lailatul Khoiriah, S.T., M.T. The speakers provided reinforcement from the regulatory perspective, halal product concepts, SJPH implementation, and the technical practices required by business actors in preparing for the halal certification process.

Through this training, ITS and the East Java Provincial Department of Industry and Trade reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the strengthening of the halal industry ecosystem in East Java. The SKKNI-based Halal Supervisor Training is expected to encourage the emergence of business actors who are better prepared, more orderly, and more competent in implementing halal standards in their business processes.

Furthermore, this activity is part of ITS’s contribution to accelerating national halal certification ahead of the October 2026 Mandatory Halal implementation. With more business actors understanding the role of halal supervisors and the implementation of SJPH, the halal industry ecosystem in East Java is expected to grow stronger, more competitive, and more sustainable.