In accordance with the mandate of Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance, the deadline for mandatory halal certification on October 18, 2026, is drawing near.
The government is currently strengthening the regulatory framework for Halal Product Assurance, including oversight and compliance mechanisms for business operators.
The government has pledged that implementation will prioritize guidance and education, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are still in the process of completing their halal certification.
Ahmad Haikal Hasan, Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency, emphasized that the implementation of Halal Product Assurance is not intended to ban or restrict trade.
Instead, the policy aims to provide protection and peace of mind for consumers while generating economic added value for business owners.
Haikal further reassured that the government has prepared mitigation measures so that mandatory halal enforcement proceeds hand in hand with smooth international trade.
“Halal will not disrupt international trade. I guarantee it will not interfere with international trade processes,” he affirmed.
7 Products Subject to Mandatory Halal Certification
Haikal added that the October 2026 ‘Mandatory Halal’ regulation does not only apply to food and beverage products.
The scope has been expanded to cover a broader range of product categories for micro and small enterprise products, as well as foreign (imported) and local items.
Pursuant to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance, products required to be halal-certified starting October 18, 2026, include:
1. Food and beverage products
2. Slaughter products and slaughter services
3. Cosmetics
4. Chemical products and genetically modified/engineered products
5. Natural medicines, quasi-drugs, and health supplements
6. Raw materials, food additives, and processing aids for food and beverage products
7. Consumer goods, including apparel and accessories, household health supplies, household appliances, religious equipment, stationery, office supplies, and Risk Class A medical devices.
Will sanctions be enforced? Yes, administrative sanctions will apply in accordance with existing regulations, ranging from written warnings, administrative fines, and the revocation of halal certificates, to product recalls from distribution.
Meanwhile, non-halal products are required to display a “Non-Halal” label on their packaging that is clearly visible, easy to read, and resistant to being erased, detached, or damaged.
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