Halal Certification Deadline Extended: What the Phase-In Changes for Food, Beverage, and Supplement Businesses

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Short Answer: The Phase-In Is Being Extended
What the Government Announced
What Is Still Unclear
Phase-In Timeline by Category
What This Means for BPOM Food Licensing
What Businesses Should Do Now
Frequently Asked Questions

The Indonesian government has announced that it will extend the phase-in period for mandatory halal certification under PP 42/2024, taking into account the readiness of the halal ecosystem and stakeholders. The announcement came during a public socialization session on Friday, October 16, 2026, led by Susiwijono Moegiarso, Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. The detailed rules are still awaiting an official regulation. This guide explains what has been announced, what remains unclear, and how businesses should plan.

1. Short Answer: The Phase-In Is Being Extended

According to the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the government will extend the phase-in period through a government regulation that amends PP 42/2024. The change is intended to give the halal ecosystem time to prepare, while keeping the commitment to halal product assurance (Jaminan Produk Halal, or JPH).

Taking into account the readiness of the halal ecosystem, the government is extending the phase-in of mandatory halal certification through an amendment to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024. — Susiwijono Moegiarso, Secretary, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (paraphrased from Indonesian)

2. What the Government Announced

Based on published reports of the socialization session, the key points are:

The phase-in is being extended for several product groups, with changes made through an amendment to PP 42/2024.
Micro and small businesses (UMK) in food, beverage, slaughtered products, and slaughter services are reported to have their phase-in extended to October 17, 2028.
Product groups that previously had a phase-in ending in 2026 are also affected by the change.
Other categories keep their existing schedules, according to the reports. For example, over-the-counter and limited over-the-counter drugs are reported to have a phase-in until October 17, 2029, and certain prescription drugs until October 17, 2034.
Free certification quota: The government has reported 1.35 million free halal certification slots for UMK, available through the SiHalal portal.

3. What Is Still Unclear

Official regulation pending: The announcement says the detailed provisions still await the issuance of the official government regulation. Until that regulation is published, the specific dates and scope should be treated as provisional.

Reports from October 14 and October 16, 2026, are not fully consistent. Some describe mandatory halal certification as starting on October 17, 2026, in a gradual approach, while others report the extension to 2028 for UMK. The final regulation will determine which version applies to each category.

BPJPH also said in August 2026 that it was preparing for the October 18, 2026 implementation milestone, and reiterated that enforcement would be carried out consistently under the law. This indicates that the ecosystem is still being prepared, and that businesses should not assume the date has been removed entirely.

4. Phase-In Timeline by Category

Category	Reported Phase-In Status	Status
UMK: food, beverage, slaughtered products, slaughter services	Extended to October 17, 2028	Reported; awaiting official regulation
Product groups previously set for 2026	Changed under the amendment	Reported; check the specific group
Over-the-counter and limited OTC drugs	Until October 17, 2029	Reported; awaiting official regulation
Certain prescription drugs (excluding psychotropics)	Until October 17, 2034	Reported; awaiting official regulation

5. What This Means for BPOM Food Licensing

Earlier, BPOM announced that halal certificate ownership would become a requirement for processed food product licences (izin edar) from October 18, 2026. That plan was tied to the same halal phase-in timeline. Because the phase-in is now being extended, businesses should confirm whether BPOM’s requirement will move with it.

Connected guidance: Our earlier article on the BPOM requirement was written before this announcement. Please check its timing against the official regulation once issued: BPOM Halal Certificate Requirement: Food Licensing October 18, 2026.

6. What Businesses Should Do Now

An extended deadline does not remove the obligation. It gives more time to prepare. Five practical steps:

Identify your product category and phase-in date

Check whether your product falls under food, beverage, slaughter services, drugs, or another category, and confirm the date that applies once the regulation is issued.

Track the official regulation

Follow BPJPH and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs for the published amendment, and do not rely only on news summaries.

Start your ingredient and supplier documentation

Traceability takes time. Collect halal certificates for ingredients, and identify any gaps early.

Check the free certification option if you are a UMK

If you qualify as a UMK, review the SiHalal portal for the free certification quota, and confirm eligibility and availability.

Align halal and BPOM timelines

If you need a food product licence, coordinate your halal and BPOM work so that a change in one timeline does not leave the other unprepared.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Has the halal certification requirement been cancelled?

A: No. The government has announced an extension of the phase-in period, not a cancellation. The obligation remains under PP 42/2024, as amended.

Q: Does the extension apply to my business?

A: Reports describe a 2028 extension for UMK in food, beverage, and slaughter categories, and different dates for drugs. Your product category and business size determine the date, so confirm against the official regulation once it is issued.

Q: Should I still prepare now?

A: Yes. Halal certification involves ingredient documentation, supplier verification, and process audits, which take time. An extension gives more time, but preparation is still needed.

Q: How does this affect the BPOM October 18, 2026 requirement?

A: BPOM’s plan was linked to the halal timeline. Confirm with BPOM or a consultant whether the food licensing requirement has changed with the extension.

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