JAKARTA, Nov 26 (Jakarta Post/ANN) - As home to the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia has tried to ensure all its products are certified halal, but a recent brouhaha about restrictions on Christmas greetings on cakes has sparked debate about the government’s ability to manage halal certification and has highlighted places where it may go wrong.
The controversy, involving South Korean bakery chain Tous Les Jours, had people questioning halal certification procedures.
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