Halal Certification Procedure in Indonesia: A Complete Guide

Indonesia’s halal certification procedure determines how businesses demonstrate the halal status of products that enter, circulate, and are traded in the Indonesian market. Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 governs the current framework, with the next major phase of mandatory halal certification set to take effect on October 18, 2026.

For foreign manufacturers, importers, and distributors, this matters because the 2026 phase covers several major product categories, including imported food and beverages, cosmetics, natural medicines, quasi-drugs, health supplements, chemical and genetically engineered products, certain consumer goods, and Class A medical devices.

Businesses should therefore confirm whether their products fall within the October 2026 scope or a later phase before entering or continuing in the Indonesian market.

Key Takeaways

• Halal certification in Indonesia is governed by Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance and Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024.
• The next major halal-certification phase takes effect on October 18, 2026, covering categories including imported food and beverages, cosmetics, natural medicines, health supplements, certain consumer goods, and Class A medical devices.
• Indonesia offers two main halal certification schemes: regular certification and self-declaration for eligible micro and small enterprises. Eligible foreign halal certificates are subject to a separate BPJPH registration mechanism.
• Halal certificates remain valid as long as there are no changes to the product’s ingredient composition and/or the Product Halal Process (PPH). Changes may require updating the certificate.
• Foreign halal products entering Indonesia are now also subject to the conformity-assurance framework under BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026.

Halal Certification at a Glance

Requirement	Authority	Governing Regulation	Applicable Date	Key Compliance Point
F&B — medium/large enterprises	BPJPH	GR 42/2024	In force since Oct 18, 2024	Halal certification already mandatory
F&B — micro/small enterprises	BPJPH	GR 42/2024	From Oct 18, 2026	Certification required according to applicable scheme
Imported food and beverages	BPJPH	GR 42/2024; BPJPH Reg. 4/2026	From Oct 18, 2026	Imported products must meet applicable Indonesian halal requirements
Cosmetics, natural medicines, quasi-drugs, health supplements	BPJPH	GR 42/2024	From Oct 18, 2026	Certification becomes mandatory
Class A medical devices	BPJPH	GR 42/2024	From Oct 18, 2026	Later deadlines apply to other applicable health-product categories
Non-halal products	BPJPH	GR 42/2024; BPJPH Reg. 3/2026	According to applicable transition rules	Must display the required non-halal information

Which Products Need Halal Certification in Indonesia by October 2026?

Indonesia is implementing mandatory halal certification in stages. The first major phase for food and beverage products, ingredients, slaughter products, and slaughter services produced by medium- and large-sized enterprises has been in effect since October 18, 2024.

The next phase takes effect on October 18, 2026. According to BPJPH, it covers categories including:

• Food and beverage products, including applicable micro and small enterprise products and imported products
• Slaughter products and slaughter services
• Raw materials, food additives, and processing aids for food and beverages
• Cosmetics
• Chemical and genetically engineered products
• Natural medicines
• Quasi-drugs
• Health supplements
• Certain consumer goods, including clothing and accessories, household health supplies, household equipment, worship equipment, stationery, and office supplies
• Class A medical devices

Not every pharmaceutical or medical-device category has the same deadline. For example, the transition period for OTC and limited OTC medicines runs until October 17, 2029, while certain prescription or hard drugs, excluding psychotropics, have a transition period until October 17, 2034. Medical-device obligations are also phased according to risk class.

Products made with ingredients prohibited under Islamic law are exempt from halal certification. However, they must display non-halal information in accordance with GR 42/2024 and BPJPH Regulation No. 3 of 2026.

Which Regulations Govern Halal Certification in Indonesia?

Halal certification in Indonesia is governed primarily by Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance (Jaminan Produk Halal or JPH), as amended, including through Law No. 6 of 2023 on Job Creation.

Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 is the current implementing regulation and revokes and replaces Government Regulation No. 39 of 2021. It regulates the certification framework, phased implementation, foreign halal products, labelling, and other JPH requirements.

BPJPH now operates as a Non-Ministerial Government Institution under Presidential Regulation No. 153 of 2024.

Several newer regulations also affect businesses in 2026:

• BPJPH Regulation No. 2 of 2026 regulates administrative sanctions for violations of halal-product assurance requirements.
• BPJPH Regulation No. 3 of 2026 regulates the form and procedure for displaying non-halal information.
• BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 regulates conformity assurance for foreign halal products entering Indonesia.

Businesses should therefore assess halal compliance against current regulations rather than relying solely on procedures used under the previous GR 39/2021 framework.

How Does the Halal Certification Process Work?

Indonesia currently has three main halal certification schemes, while eligible foreign halal certificates are subject to a separate registration mechanism.

Regular Certification

This route generally applies when a product requires examination or testing to determine its halal status. Businesses submit their application through BPJPH’s SIHALAL online system.

An accredited Halal Inspection Agency (Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal or LPH) examines and/or tests the product and its production process. The results then proceed through the applicable halal determination process, after which BPJPH issues the halal certificate.

The time required can vary depending on document readiness, ingredients, the number and location of facilities, audit findings, and the applicable halal determination process.

Self-Declaration

Self-declaration is available to qualifying micro and small enterprises that meet the applicable criteria, including requirements relating to ingredients and the simplicity of the production process.

Applications are submitted through SIHALAL with assistance from a Halal Product Process Companion (Pendamping Proses Produk Halal or P3H).

Eligible businesses may also use the government’s SEHATI program. In 2026, BPJPH provided a quota of approximately 1.35 million free halal certificates for qualifying micro and small enterprises.

Foreign Halal Certificate Registration

Foreign products already certified by an overseas halal institution may be eligible to use BPJPH’s foreign halal certificate registration mechanism, provided the relevant recognition and cooperation requirements are met.

An overseas halal certificate does not automatically allow a product to enter the Indonesian market without further action. Applicable foreign halal certificates must be registered with BPJPH, and foreign halal products entering Indonesia are now also subject to the conformity-assurance framework under BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026.

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What Documents are Required for Halal Certification?

An application submitted through SIHALAL generally requires:

• Business information supported by an NIB or other applicable business licensing documents
• Product name and type
• List of products and ingredients used
• Information on the production or processing method
• Supporting documentation for ingredients, where required
• Production process and facility information
• Halal Product Assurance System (Sistem Jaminan Produk Halal or SJPH) documentation

Businesses that use multiple suppliers or import raw materials without sufficient halal documentation may need additional preparation before submitting the application.

How Long Does Halal Certification Take, and What Does It Cost?

There is no single timeline or fixed cost for every halal-certification application. Both depend on the certification route, product complexity, documentation, and whether additional inspection or verification is required.

Factor	What It Means for Businesses
Certification timeline	Varies depending on the certification scheme, document completeness, product complexity, LPH examination, ingredient verification, corrective actions, and halal determination process.
Regulatory processing	Individual stages have procedural time limits, but the full process may take longer depending on the application and required follow-up.
Certification cost	Varies by business size, product category, certification scheme, and required inspection or testing.
Self-declaration	Eligible micro and small enterprises may access free halal certification through SEHATI, subject to applicable criteria and available quota.
Planning consideration	Businesses preparing a product launch should assess the full certification path early rather than rely on a fixed three- or six-month estimate.

How are Foreign and Imported Products Certified as Halal in Indonesia?

Imported products within the mandatory halal scope must comply with Indonesia’s JPH requirements.

The applicable route depends on the status of the foreign halal certificate:

• Recognized Foreign Halal Certificate: If the certificate is issued by an eligible overseas halal institution under the applicable recognition framework, it may be registered with BPJPH without repeating the full Indonesian certification process.
• Foreign Certificate Outside the Recognition Framework: If the certificate cannot be used under the applicable recognition framework, the product may need to undergo the relevant Indonesian halal certification process.
• Foreign Halal Product Compliance: BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 regulates conformity assurance for foreign halal products that enter, circulate, and are traded in Indonesia.
• Imported F&B Deadline: For imported food and beverage products within the applicable scope, the transition period runs through October 17, 2026, with mandatory halal certification applying from October 18, 2026.

How Long is a Halal Certificate Valid, and How Is It Updated?

Under GR 42/2024, a halal certificate remains valid as long as there are no changes to the product’s ingredient composition and/or the Product Halal Process.

This differs from the previous framework, under which halal certificates generally had a fixed validity period.

Where ingredients or the Product Halal Process change, businesses must follow the applicable procedure to update their halal certification information. Businesses should therefore treat halal compliance as an ongoing obligation rather than assuming that a certificate requires no further attention after issuance.

Businesses must also continue to maintain their Halal Product Assurance System and comply with applicable consistency and supervision requirements.

What are a Certified Business’s Ongoing Obligations?

Holding a halal certificate is not the end of a business’s compliance obligations. Certified businesses need to:

• Display the Indonesian halal label in accordance with applicable requirements
• Maintain the halal status of ingredients and the Product Halal Process
• Maintain the required separation between halal and non-halal products, materials, equipment, and processes where applicable
• Maintain their Halal Product Assurance System
• Update BPJPH where changes affect certification information
• Comply with applicable publication and supervision requirements

BPJPH Circular Letter No. 7 of 2025 also introduced requirements regarding the publication of halal-certified products and the use of the Indonesian halal label, including on businesses’ digital channels.

What Happens If a Company Does Not Comply?

Non-compliance may lead to administrative sanctions under BPJPH Regulation No. 2 of 2026.

Depending on the type of violation, the administrative framework can include measures such as written warnings, administrative fines, certificate-related sanctions, and withdrawal of products from circulation.

BPJPH has already increased supervision as Indonesia approaches the next mandatory phase in October 2026. Businesses should therefore not treat halal certification solely as an application requirement; product labelling, production controls, supporting documentation, and ongoing compliance must also remain aligned with certification requirements.

For non-halal products, businesses must comply with the separate requirements for displaying non-halal information under BPJPH Regulation No. 3 of 2026.

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When Should a Company Seek Professional Support?

Professional support may be useful when halal certification involves:

• Multiple Suppliers: Different ingredient sources may require additional documentation and verification.
• Imported Ingredients: Foreign materials may require supporting halal documentation that meets Indonesian requirements.
• Cross-Border Production: Overseas manufacturing can add complexity to certification and foreign certificate requirements.
• Multiple Product Categories: Products spanning different regulatory categories may require different certification considerations.
• Certification Route Uncertainty: Businesses should confirm the correct scheme before submitting through SIHALAL.
• Ongoing Compliance Changes: Changes to products, ingredients, or production arrangements may affect existing halal compliance.

InCorp Indonesia (an Ascentium Company) supports foreign and domestic businesses with halal certification and product registration, including document preparation, coordination with relevant certification parties and BPJPH, and ongoing compliance support.

Get Expert Support for Your Halal Certification Requirements

With the next mandatory phase taking effect on October 18, 2026, businesses should first confirm whether their products fall under the 2026 requirement, a later implementation phase, or the rules for non-halal products.

InCorp Indonesia (an Ascentium Company) supports foreign and domestic companies with halal certification and product registration, including product and requirement assessment, document preparation, and coordination throughout the certification process.

• Halal Certification: Guidance through the process and ensuring compliance with all BPJPH requirements.
• Product Registration: Registering your products with the appropriate authorities and managing documentation for smooth approval.

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