Mandatory Halal from 18 October 2026, No Delay
Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has confirmed that mandatory halal certification, known as Wajib Halal, takes effect on 18 October 2026 with no postponement. BPJPH chief Ahmad Haikal Hasan urged businesses to use the remaining time to obtain certification before the deadline.
The policy continues the phased implementation under Government Regulation (PP) No. 42 of 2024 on Halal Product Assurance. The first phase took effect on 18 October 2024 for food and beverage products, food raw materials, and slaughter products and services from medium and large businesses.
In this second phase, the obligation expands to reach micro and small enterprises (UMK) as well as foreign or imported products under the applicable provisions.
Cosmetics, Medicines, Even Stationery Must Be Certified
Beyond food and beverages, the product categories subject to mandatory halal certification from 18 October 2026 are extensive. They include food and beverages (UMK products and imports), raw materials, food additives, and food processing aids.
The obligation also applies to slaughter products and services, natural medicines, quasi-medicines, and health supplements. In addition, cosmetics, chemical products, and genetically engineered products fall under the second-phase requirements.
Certain consumer goods are also covered, including clothing and accessories, household health supplies, household equipment, Islamic worship supplies, stationery and office supplies, and class-A medical devices.
Fraud Warnings and Non-Halal Labels
BPJPH reminds businesses to understand their product categories so they can meet the requirements according to their business type. Products made from forbidden ingredients are exempt from halal certification but must carry a non-halal statement under the applicable regulations.
The government says Wajib Halal will be implemented in an orderly, measured manner in line with the law, through guidance and supervision mechanisms.
Tulus Abadi, chair of the Indonesian Empowered Consumers Forum (FKBI), stressed there is no further reason to extend the relaxation period. In his view, the 12-year transition since Law No. 33 of 2014 was enacted is more than enough, and BPJPH should proactively push all producers to register their products.
Check Official Information on BPJPH's Website
Ahead of the rollout, BPJPH warned businesses and the public to watch out for fraud schemes impersonating the agency. The scams may involve communications demanding payments on the pretext of fines, sanctions, or settling halal certification obligations.
Official information on the policy and implementation of halal product assurance is available on BPJPH's official website at bpjph.halal.go.id.
BPJPH regards the Wajib Halal rollout as a strategic step to strengthen national economic sovereignty and Indonesia's position in the global halal industry value chain, while protecting consumers and boosting product competitiveness.
