Government Adjusts Phased Implementation of Mandatory Halal Certification Requirements, Taking into Account the Readiness of the Ecosystem and Stakeholders
Jakarta, October 16, 2026
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs held a policy briefing on mandatory halal certification requirements for ministries and government agencies, the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH), business and industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders. The briefing was part of the Government's efforts to ensure the effective implementation of mandatory halal certification requirements while taking into account the readiness of Indonesia's national halal ecosystem.
The Government recognizes that the implementation of mandatory halal certification requirements covers a broad range of products and involves millions of businesses across various industrial sectors. These requirements are based on Law No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance, as amended by Law No. 6 of 2023, with implementing provisions established, among others, under Government Regulation (PP) No. 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance.
Under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024, several mandatory halal certification requirements were scheduled to take effect on October 18, 2026. However, following an evaluation and consideration of feedback from business and industry associations, the Government considers it necessary to adjust the phased implementation periods to provide sufficient time to strengthen the halal ecosystem and ensure the readiness of all parties involved.
"Taking into account the readiness of the halal ecosystem, the Government is extending the phased implementation of mandatory halal certification requirements through a Government Regulation amending Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024," explained Susiwijono Moegiarso, Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, during an online policy briefing on mandatory halal certification held on Friday, October 16.
The adjustments include an amendment to Article 160, under which mandatory halal certification requirements for services related to food, beverages, and slaughtered products, excluding slaughtering services, will take effect on October 18, 2028. For micro and small enterprises, the phased implementation period for mandatory halal certification of food, beverages, slaughtered products, and slaughtering services will be extended until October 17, 2028.
The adjustments also include an amendment to Article 160, paragraph (3), under which mandatory halal certification requirements for food, beverages, slaughtered products, and slaughtering services originating from overseas will take effect on October 18, 2028, taking into account the completion of cooperation arrangements for the mutual recognition of halal certificates.
Adjustments will also be made to several product categories whose phased implementation periods were previously scheduled to end in 2026 under Article 161, points (a), (d), (e), (f), and (g). These categories include natural medicines, quasi-drugs, health supplements, cosmetics, chemical products, genetically engineered products, and certain categories of consumer goods. The phased implementation deadlines for these categories will be extended to October 17, 2028.
For other product categories, the phased implementation schedules established under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 will remain unchanged. These include over-the-counter medicines and limited over-the-counter medicines, for which the deadline remains October 17, 2029, and prescription medicines, excluding psychotropic substances, for which the deadline remains October 17, 2034.
In addition, the Government will adjust the implementing regulations under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 to align with the amendments to the Government Regulation. The Government will also revoke BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 concerning the Assurance of Compliance of Foreign Halal Products Entering Indonesian Territory.
The Government reaffirmed its commitment to Halal Product Assurance while ensuring that its implementation proceeds effectively and in accordance with the readiness of the halal ecosystem. These adjustments are expected to maintain consumer protection, provide regulatory certainty and sufficient time for businesses to adapt, facilitate smooth trade flows, and strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia's halal industry.
The policy briefing was attended in person by representatives of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Ministry of State Secretariat, and BPJPH, while representatives of various business and industry associations participated online.
Other participants included the Principal Secretary of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) and accompanying officials; the Deputy for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of State Secretariat; the Deputy for Coordination of Energy and Mineral Resources; and the Acting Deputy for Coordination of Industry, Manpower, and Tourism.
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