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Jakarta, Indonesia – A public debate on the halal status of cigarettes was held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at a venue in Jakarta. The event, titled “Rokok: Halal atau Non-Halal?” was organized by the Forum Konsumen Berdaya Indonesia (FKBI) in partnership with the Komite Nasional Pengendalian Tembakau (Komnas PT).
The discussion was convened ahead of the October 18, 2026 deadline for the mandatory halal certification of a wide range of consumer goods, including food, beverages, medicines, cosmetics, and other items. Participants examined the implications of labeling cigarettes as halal, weighing religious rulings against public health concerns and consumer interests.
FKBI and Komnas PT emphasized that the certification process is part of a broader regulatory framework aimed at ensuring product safety and compliance with Islamic principles. The debate attracted representatives from consumer advocacy groups, industry stakeholders, and religious scholars, who debated the feasibility and desirability of extending halal certification to tobacco products.
While the debate highlighted differing viewpoints, no definitive decision on the halal status of cigarettes was announced during the session. The discussion is expected to inform future policy deliberations and consumer protection measures.
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