Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) stated that guaranteeing halal products, especially for food and daily consumption, is part of the effort to build a healthy, strong, and empowered Indonesian society.
“Halal products not only meet the halal requirements according to religious requirements, but also emphasize the principles of cleanliness, safety, hygiene, and quality, which are essential foundations for human resource resilience,” Head of BPJPH, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Thus, the Mandatory Halal program, which will take effect in October 2026, is one of the government’s strategic steps to improve product quality, protect the public, and strengthen the competitiveness of the national halal economy, Hasan said.
"Halal certification is not just a regulatory obligation, but a strategic instrument to protect consumers, increase product competitiveness, and strengthen the national halal economy," Hasan said.
Meanwhile, several categories must comply with the mandatory halal requirements, which will be implemented starting October 18, 2026.
First, food and beverage products; raw materials, food additives, and auxiliary materials for food and beverage products; and slaughter products and slaughtering services.
The three categories apply to products from micro and small enterprises (MSEs) as well as foreign products.
Furthermore, natural medicines, quasi-medicines, and health supplements, cosmetics, chemical products, and genetically engineered products; consumer goods (clothing, head coverings, and accessories); and household health supplies, household equipment, prayer equipment for Muslims, stationery, and office supplies, are class A medical devices.
