Indonesia Awaiting Halal Vaccine Certification

Indonesian President Joko Widodo notified his ministers on October 20, 2020, not to rush the launching of a coronavirus vaccine amid public concerns about whether it would be certified halal, or permissible under Islamic law. “We should consider public perception regarding the halal status of potential COVID-19 vaccines,” President Widodo stated, reported Anadolu Agency.

The Indonesian government is currently waiting for halal certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council for the COVID-19 vaccines produced by Cansino, G42/Sinopharm, and SInovac.