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Indonesia Mandates Halal Certification for All Products by 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia designates 2026 as the 'Year of Halal,' mandating halal certification for all food, beverage, cosmetic, and service products by October 18.
  • The policy aims to protect consumers, boost national and international competitiveness, and strengthen Indonesia's position as a global halal producer.
  • Businesses failing to comply face penalties, including product recall, sanctions, and potential business license revocation.

Indonesia is gearing up for a significant shift in its consumer market as 2026 is declared the 'Year of Halal.' Starting October 18, 2026, all food, beverages, cosmetics, medicines, and services sold within the country will be required to carry halal certification.

This mandate, established by the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), is designed to enhance consumer protection and elevate the competitiveness of Indonesian products both domestically and internationally. It also serves to solidify Indonesia's standing as a leading global halal producer.

The government's commitment is enshrined in Law Number 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance and its implementing regulation, Government Regulation Number 42 of 2024. Businesses that do not meet these requirements risk their products being deemed illegal, facing market withdrawal, sanctions, and even the revocation of their business licenses.

This initiative aligns with a new paradigm for transmigration areas, focusing on the downstream processing of superior commodities. The goal is to increase economic value-added, create employment opportunities, and ultimately improve the welfare of transmigrants, embodying the tagline 'Welfare for All.'

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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