IMPLEMENTATION OF COOPERATION ON HALAL PRODUCT PROCESS ASSISTANCE TRAINING FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICERS IN REALIZING HALAL ECOSYSTEM IN RIAU PROVINCE

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explain the implementation of the Halal Product Process Assistant training collaboration for government employees involving collaboration between the Related Agency (BRIDA), P3H UIN Suska Riau and the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The main objective of collaboration is to produce competent human resources as halal assistants to accelerate the halal certification program, especially through the self-declaration scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). As part of the effort to develop research, innovation, and the halal ecosystem in Riau Province, Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University (UIN SUSKA) Riau through the Center for Halal Product Process Assistance (P4H) has initiated a strategic collaboration with the Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA) of Riau Province. This collaboration aims to strengthen research collaboration, human resource development, and the implementation of the halal certification program in the region. Over the past six months, the Halal Product Processing Assistance Institute (LP3H) of Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University (UIN SUSKA) Riau has held a series of training sessions to discuss collaboration with the Riau Province Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA) as a strategic step towards building a strong halal ecosystem in Riau Province. These phased discussions aim to integrate research, human resource development, and halal certification facilitation to support the growth of the regional halal industry. This collaboration is expected to foster synergy between academia and the government in encouraging innovation and expanding access to halal services for micro and small businesses. The scope of the collaboration discussed covers various important aspects, including collaborative research and innovation in the halal sector, training and internships for professionals, knowledge development and dissemination, facilitation of halal business and technology incubation, and more systematic and structured halal certification services. With the full support of university leadership and the local government, it is hoped that this collaboration will make a tangible contribution to the growth of a sustainable halal ecosystem and further strengthen Riau Province's position as a competitive halal industry hub.