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In his speech, Muhammad Aqil Irham explained that halal certification is not only about religion but also about economics, providing a wider range of business opportunities for businesses producing halal products. Halal has become a way of life, with recent projections predicting it will reach $2.8 trillion by 2025. The world's Muslim population is also projected to reach 2.2 billion by 2030.

Data indicates that the halal industry is expected to continue its rapid annual growth. According to the 2024/2025 State of the Global Islamic Economy Report (SGIER), in recent years, global Muslim consumer spending has increased not only in the food industry (food and beverages), but also in non-food sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, travel, fashion, consumer goods, and halal lifestyles. This figure is expected to continue to increase.

With the projected increase in spending by Muslims worldwide, Indonesia has a strategic opportunity to strengthen its trade in halal products and expand its role in the global supply chain. Indonesia currently ranks third in the Global Islamic Economy Index (SGIER 2024/2025).

In addition to the workshop, the Indonesian BPJPH conference was followed by a training session attended by national and international retail industry players, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, shopping center owners and managers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participants from academia and researchers in the retail and economic sectors also attended the session. The discussions were interactive and focused on understanding regulations, the stages of the certification process, and implementation challenges in the non-food sector.