DagangHalal advances ASEAN halal trade and compliance at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026

OPERATOR of the world’s largest halal-verified business-to-business (B2B) e-marketplace DagangHalal.com has emerged a halal strategic partner by focusing on strengthening halal product visibility, buyer connectivity and digital compliance engagement at the recently concluded Food Ingredients (Fi) Asia Indonesia 2026.

This is made possible through its World Halal Supermarket, B2B network and Halal Internal Assurance System (HIAS) – a cloud-based platform designed to centralise halal and food-safety documentation, monitor certificate validity, manage audit activities and improve traceability across ingredients and production.

Separately, the local event team curated the ASEAN Halal Showcase which featured products from Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia within a common regional sourcing area at the showcase held from Sept 16-18 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo).

The wider exhibition also included a locally managed Halal Clinic which provided companies with information and preliminary guidance on Indonesia’s halal certification process under the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency or BPJPH.

These event features complemented DagangHalal’s role by creating a broader environment for manufacturers, suppliers and buyers to explore halal products, understand market requirements and identify regional sourcing opportunities.

Organised by Pamerindo Indonesia and Informa Markets, the 30th edition of Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 brought together ingredient suppliers, food and beverage manufacturers, product developers, buyers and industry stakeholders under the theme Elevating Food Standards for a Healthier, Greener Future .

Strengthening halal foothold

The World Halal Supermarket by DagangHalal presented a selection of halal products in a shelf-style setting, allowing visitors, manufacturers and buyers to review participating brands and product categories more directly.

Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 was officially opened by Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Industry Faisol Riza.

During the opening-day walkabout, the delegation led by Faisol visited DagangHalal’s exhibition area and viewed products presented through the World Halal Supermarket.

“In halal trade, confidence in a finished product begins with the ingredients, suppliers and production controls behind it,” enthused DagangHalal in a statement.

Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 allowed us to engage the industry at that upstream point, where documentation, traceability and commercial sourcing decisions are made.

As halal strategic partner, our contribution focused on product visibility, buyer engagement and digital compliance.

The World Halal Supermarket gave participating brands greater exposure while our HIAS engagement helped businesses understand how stronger internal systems can support audit readiness, traceability and cross-border market access.

DagangHalal’s partnership in Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 was particularly timely as Indonesia prepares for the next phase of mandatory halal certification from Oct 18.

The phase includes specified categories such as imported products, food ingredients, additives and processing aids, increasing the need for manufacturers and exporters to maintain reliable ingredient records, supplier documentation and traceability.

In this regard, HIAS supports internal compliance management and audit readiness. It does not issue halal certification or replace the formal role of BPJPH, recognised halal inspection bodies or other authorised certification institutions.

The event was held as Indonesia’s food and beverage industry continued to expand. According to the country’s Industry Ministry, the sector grew by 6.77% in 1H 2026 and contributed 41.86% of non-oil and gas manufacturing gross domestic product.

Following the exhibition, DagangHalal will continue discussions with manufacturers, suppliers and buyers identified during the event while exploring further opportunities to support halal market access, compliance readiness and digital trade across Indonesia and the wider ASEAN region – Oct 20, 2026

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