Halal Certification Phases for Local Businesses
The mandate’s enforcement began in phases. For medium and large businesses, the certification phase for food, beverages, slaughter products, and slaughter services started on October 17, 2019, and will conclude on October 17, 2024. After that date, all medium and large enterprises must comply with the halal certification requirement.
The mandate for micro and small businesses (UMK) covers three main product groups:
- Food and beverages,
- Raw materials, food additives, and supporting materials for food and beverages,
- Slaughter products and slaughtering services.
For UMK, the halal certification phase will extend until October 17, 2026, providing them additional time to comply with the certification requirements.
How about Imported Products?
For imported products, the process could be expedited. According to Article 160, Paragraph (3) of PP Number 42 of 2024, foreign products such as food, beverages, slaughter products, and slaughter services must obtain halal certification no later than October 17, 2026. However, this requirement may be enforced earlier if mutual recognition agreements on halal certification between Indonesia and exporting countries are completed. The Ministry will finalize the enforcement date after coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies.
“We continue to educate business actors, encouraging them to see halal certification as an added value to their products. This step will improve product quality, enhance competitiveness, and expand market reach. It’s especially important as global consumer awareness of halal products continues to grow,” emphasized BPJPH Head, M. Aqil Irham.
By October 17, 2026, both domestic and foreign products will be required to adhere to halal certification standards, boosting Indonesia’s position as a global leader in halal product assurance.
The Government Prepares Supervision and Sanctions for Business Actors
To ensure compliance with the Halal Product Assurance (JPH) regulations, the BPJPH has prepared 1,032 JPH supervisors who meet the necessary qualifications, including completing the JPH Supervisor Training Program.
“BPJPH has prepared these supervisors because, according to the regulations, halal certification enforcement falls under BPJPH’s authority,” Aqil emphasized.
He added that the involvement of relevant ministries, agencies, and local governments in JPH supervision will only occur after coordination and cooperation with BPJPH.
Starting October 18, 2024, these JPH supervisors will carry out coordinated inspections, collecting data on business actors suspected of failing to comply with the halal certification requirements for their products.
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