Yano Research Institute Ltd. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Mizukoshi; hereinafter “YRI”) is pleased to announce the launch of halal certification services in Japan through the establishment of LPPOM-YANO Halal Solution, in collaboration with LPPOM (formerly LPPOM MUI), Indonesia’s leading halal inspection body with more than 30 years of certification experience (President Director: Muti Arintawati).

Through LPPOM-YANO Halal Solution, companies will be able to obtain both Indonesian halal certification and Japanese halal certification. The organization also provides comprehensive, one-stop support tailored to Japanese businesses, including consulting, training, and certification assistance in Japanese.

To mark the launch of these services, YRI will host a webinar focused on halal regulations in Indonesia. This webinar is designed for companies considering entry into the Indonesian market, as well as those already operating there, and aims to support their understanding of halal regulatory compliance.

[Webinar Overview]

“Halal Regulations in Indonesia — Marking the Launch of LPPOM-YANO Halal Solution”

Indonesia has been implementing a phased mandatory halal certification system. Companies in industries such as food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, daily goods, and related services are required to comply with these regulations.

In this webinar, LPPOM will provide an overview of Indonesia’s halal regulatory framework. A joint Q&A session will also be conducted by YRI and LPPOM to address participants’ questions.

• Date & Time: May 21, 2026 (Thursday), 10:30–11:30 (JST)
• Format: Online (Zoom)
• Program:
  • 10:30–11:15 Overview of Halal Regulations in Indonesia
  • 11:15–11:30 Q&A Session
• Speaker: Ms. Cucu Purwaningrum (LPPOM MUI Commercial & Partnership General Manager)
• Language: English (with consecutive Japanese interpretation)
• Organizer: Yano Research Institute Ltd.
• Participation Fee: JPY 5,500 (incl. tax)
• Registration:
  https://www.yanoresearch.com/seminars_and_workshops/699

Note: If all questions cannot be addressed during the session, responses will be provided by email after the webinar.

About LPPOM-YANO Halal Solution

• Name: LPPOM-YANO Halal Solution
• Address: 2-46-2 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8620, Japan
• Established: December 17, 2025
• Representative Directors: Takashi Mizukoshi / Muti Arintawati
• Business:
  • Halal certification
  • Halal training
  • Certification support and consulting

About Yano Research Institute Ltd.

• Head Office: 2-46-2 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8620, Japan
• URL: https://www.yano.co.jp/(JP), https://www.yanoresearch.com/(ENG)
• Established: 1958
• President: Takashi Mizukoshi
• Business Activities: Market research, management consulting, overseas business support

Yano Research Institute is an independent, comprehensive marketing research firm established in 1958 and joined the Kyodo News Group in 2018.
YRI publishes over 250 market reports annually across all industries and undertakes more than 600 custom research and consulting projects.
Leveraging advanced research capabilities, extensive marketing data, and innovative business insights, YRI supports clients’ growth and development.
Since forming a business alliance with LPPOM (formerly LPPOM MUI) in 2014, YRI has provided publications, seminars, training, and consulting services related to halal certification for over a decade.

About LPPOM (formerly LPPOM MUI)

• Name: LPPOM (Lembaga Pengkajian Pangan, Obat-obatan, dan Kosmetika; Institute for the Assessment of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics )
• Address: Jl. Pemuda No. 5, Bogor City, West Java 16161, Indonesia
• Established: 1989
• President Director: Muti Arintawati
• Business Activities: Halal compliance assessment, inspection, and certification

LPPOM is a government-recognized halal inspection body (LPH) under the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). For over 37 years, it has provided halal certification services to more than 77,000 companies in over 70 countries. With more than 1,000 auditors specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, LPPOM is one of the world’s leading halal certification bodies and also serves as an advisory institution to the Indonesian government.

Contact

Halal Secretariat
Yano Research Institute Ltd.
Email: halal@yano.co.jp