BPJPH and BPOM Regulations for Halal Cosmetics Are Becoming More Integrated Ahead of October 2026

Indonesia’s cosmetics compliance landscape is shifting toward tighter coordination between two regulators: the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) and the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). According to a recent update from BPOM’s Directorate of Traditional Medicine, Cosmetics, and Complementary Health Supplement Oversight (PMPU OTSKK), starting October 17, 2026, all cosmetic products circulating in Indonesia must hold a halal certificate — and this obligation is being implemented alongside an increasingly integrated set of BPOM safety and quality regulations.

For cosmetics manufacturers, distributors, and importers, this means halal certification can no longer be treated as a standalone project. It sits alongside — and increasingly overlaps with — BPOM’s existing framework for cosmetics safety, manufacturing standards, and risk-based licensing. This article explains what BPOM’s announcement covers, the regulatory basis behind it, and which BPOM rules businesses should review together with their halal certification planning.

1. Introduction

Halal assurance in Indonesia has expanded well beyond food and beverages. Under the national Halal Product Assurance (JPH) framework, cosmetics are now formally included in the list of products requiring mandatory certification, with the compliance deadline set for October 17, 2026.

What makes this update notable is the emphasis on regulatory synergy. Rather than treating halal status and product safety as separate tracks, BPOM and BPJPH are coordinating more closely so that a cosmetic product circulating in Indonesia is expected to satisfy both requirements at once: halal under BPJPH’s rules, and safe, high-quality, and properly manufactured under BPOM’s rules.

2. What BPOM’s Announcement Signals

BPOM’s PMPU OTSKK directorate — the unit overseeing traditional medicine, cosmetics, and complementary health supplements — confirmed that the mandatory halal certification requirement for cosmetics is part of the broader national rollout of the Halal Product Assurance framework, developed through continued coordination between BPJPH, BPOM, and related ministries.

The announcement highlights a specific reason cosmetics require close scrutiny: many cosmetic ingredients carry halal critical points. Materials such as collagen, glycerin, gelatin, certain alcohols, and animal-derived derivatives can originate from non-halal sources if not properly controlled through the supply chain. As a result, halal certification for cosmetics is described not merely as a religious label, but as a matter of raw-material transparency, product safety, and quality assurance for the modern cosmetics industry.

3. Legal Basis for Mandatory Halal Cosmetics

The mandatory halal obligation for cosmetics rests on a layered legal foundation. Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance (UU JPH) establishes the core obligation: under Article 4, products that enter, circulate, and are traded within Indonesia must be halal certified. This was subsequently reinforced through Government Regulation (Perppu) No. 2 of 2022 on Job Creation, and further detailed through Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Administration of Halal Product Assurance, which sets October 17, 2026 as the final deadline for cosmetics to be halal certified.

4. Two Layers of Compliance: Halal (BPJPH) and Safety (BPOM)

In practical terms, BPJPH and BPOM now operate as complementary — not overlapping — regulators for cosmetics. BPJPH acts as the halal certification authority, responsible for administering and issuing halal certificates. BPOM continues to hold its long-standing function: overseeing the safety, quality, and legal circulation of cosmetic products in Indonesia.

This means a cosmetic product sold in Indonesia must satisfy two separate compliance tracks at the same time — safe according to BPOM standards, and halal according to BPJPH requirements. According to BPOM, coordination between the two institutions has intensified ahead of the 2026 mandatory deadline, including joint national coordination meetings between BPJPH and BPOM.

5. Relevant BPOM Regulations for Cosmetics Readiness

Alongside the halal mandate, BPOM has issued or updated several regulations that directly affect how ready a cosmetics business is for halal certification — because auditors and reviewers on both sides often look at overlapping areas: production standards, facility conditions, and licensing structure.

• BPOM Regulation No. 12 of 2023 on the Oversight of Cosmetics Manufacturing and Circulation — sets the baseline safety, quality, production, and distribution standards for cosmetics in Indonesia, and forms part of the foundation that halal-certifying products must also satisfy
• BPOM Regulation No. 8 of 2026 on Good Cosmetics Manufacturing Practice (CPKB) Certification — replaces the previous CPKB regulation and strengthens national production standards, covering facilities, sanitation, storage, and overall production systems, all of which are directly relevant to halal production integrity
• BPOM Regulation No. 27 of 2025 on business activity and product standards for risk-based licensing in the cosmetics subsector — governs how cosmetics businesses obtain and maintain their risk-based operating licenses, which underpin eligibility for further certification, including halal

6. Why Cosmetics Have So Many Halal Critical Points

Cosmetics are considered a product category with a relatively high number of halal critical points compared to many other consumer goods. This is largely because cosmetic formulations frequently include ingredients that can be sourced from either halal or non-halal origins, depending on the supplier and processing method.

Common examples include collagen and gelatin (which may be derived from animal sources), glycerin (which can be plant-based or animal-based), and certain alcohols used as solvents or preservatives. Without strict raw-material tracing, these ingredients can introduce halal risk even when the finished product appears straightforward on its label.

7. What This Means for Cosmetics Businesses

For cosmetics businesses, the 2026 mandatory deadline brings a real operational challenge: supply chain adjustment, raw-material auditing, implementation of an internal Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), and integration of halal documentation with existing BPOM licensing. Businesses that have only prepared for BPOM compliance will likely need to build a parallel — but connected — halal compliance track.

At the same time, this integration creates a meaningful commercial opportunity. As Indonesian consumers become more selective, halal labeling combined with valid BPOM approval is increasingly used as a joint signal of safety and trustworthiness. Businesses that align both compliance tracks early are better positioned to compete in Indonesia’s growing halal beauty market.

8. Documents and Internal Preparation

Because halal certification and BPOM compliance increasingly rely on overlapping information, cosmetics businesses should prepare documentation that can support both tracks. At a minimum, this typically includes:

• Business identification and licensing documents — including NIB and risk-based operating licenses relevant to cosmetics manufacturing or distribution
• Complete ingredient list and raw-material sourcing records — with particular attention to halal-sensitive materials such as collagen, glycerin, gelatin, and alcohol-based ingredients
• Production process flow documentation — covering critical control points relevant to both CPKB compliance and halal production integrity
• Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) documentation — the company’s internal system for implementing and monitoring halal compliance on an ongoing basis
• Facility and manufacturing standard records — aligned with CPKB requirements under BPOM Regulation 8/2026
• Label and packaging review — ensuring consistency between BPOM-approved labeling and halal logo placement requirements

9. Conclusion

Indonesia’s approach to halal cosmetics is no longer just about certification in isolation — it is becoming an integrated compliance framework where BPJPH and BPOM regulations reinforce one another. The legal basis, from Law No. 33/2014 through Government Regulation No. 42/2024, sets October 17, 2026 as the firm deadline, while BPOM’s own regulations — including BPOM 12/2023, BPOM 8/2026 on CPKB, and BPOM 27/2025 on risk-based licensing — shape the safety and manufacturing standards that halal-certified cosmetics are also expected to meet.

For cosmetics businesses, the practical takeaway is to plan halal certification and BPOM compliance together, not sequentially. Early alignment of ingredient documentation, production standards, and licensing structure reduces duplication of work and positions businesses to meet the October 2026 deadline with fewer last-minute obstacles.

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