The halal certification body (LPPOM) of the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) was created to examine, assess, analyze and decide whether food and cosmetic products are Islamically permitted. The organization was founded by the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) based on Decree number 018/MUI/1989, on 26 Jumadil Start 1409 Hijriah or 6 January 1989.  
Added on May 11, 2009