GM Food in Indonesia: Acceptability as Halal Food

Genetically modified food is referred to food derived from Modern Biotechnology orgenetic engineering. It is readily accepted by the Indonesian consumers. A briefdescription of the fatwa process in Indonesia is given. This relies on tests to pass thehalal criteria and requirements of the halal food. Careful analysis of the technologyprocesses will also shed some light onto the thayyiban (good) aspect of the food. As oneprogressively proceed from the ethical principles to their governance in the managementefforts, one will hopefully confirm the firm and solid acceptability of food derived frommodem biotechnology as halal (lawful) and thayyiban ( and good) food in the society