Not only food and beverages, but these products must obtain halal certification starting from October 18, 2026

Jakarta — The Halal Products Insurance Board (BPJPH) has once again reminded enterprises to ensure their products obtain halal certificates before the implementation of the mandatory halal policy in October 2026, which will take effect on ‌October 18, 2026‌. This policy is authorized by Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance and Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the implementation of halal product assurance regulations.

At the National Halal Socialization Conference held simultaneously at 1,183 locations in October 2026, BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hassan emphasized that the obligation of halal certification is a form of state presence, aiming to provide the public with protection, certainty, safety and comfort when consuming and using products circulating in Indonesia. It also brings additional economic value for enterprises in product development and business expansion.

"Besides, the time is now. If not now, when? The scope of the second phase is very extensive, covering multiple strategic sectors. This obligation absolutely covers various product types specified in the regulations," the BPJPH Head (commonly known as Babe Haikal) stated at a mandatory halal socialization event held at Pakuwan Shopping Center in Bekasi on April 6, 2026.

Furthermore, Babe Haikal noted that the implementation of the mandatory halal regulation in October 2026 is a continuation of the phased promotion of halal certification obligations for products of medium and large enterprises, which was launched in October 2024. The October 2026 mandatory halal requirement does not only apply to food and beverage products; the policy has been expanded to cover micro and small enterprises, as well as foreign or imported products.

Specifically, according to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the implementation of halal product assurance departments, the product categories that must obtain halal certification starting from October 18, 2026 include: (1) food and beverage products; (2) slaughter results and slaughter services; (3) cosmetics; (4) chemical products and genetically engineered products; (5) natural ingredient medicines, quasi-drugs and health supplements; (6) raw materials for food and beverage products, food additives and auxiliary materials; (7) consumer goods, including clothing and accessories, household health products, household appliances, worship equipment, stationery, office supplies and Class A risk medical devices.

Babe Haikal also reminded that violations of halal product assurance provisions are subject to administrative penalties in accordance with applicable regulations, including written warnings, administrative fines, revocation of halal certificates, and even withdrawal of products from circulation. Therefore, he invited all enterprises whose products fall under the mandatory halal category to apply for halal certification immediately.

"We encourage all business people to make full use of the available time before October 18, 2026. The earlier we prepare for halal certification, the more beneficial it will be for the sustainable development of enterprises, consumer trust and compliance," he said.

He continued that the obligation of halal certification is not merely an administrative obligation. In addition to being a constitutional obligation to protect the public, halal certification has now developed into a market necessity and an indicator of consumer trust and product competitiveness, which is particularly important in modern trade.

"Nowadays, halal is not only a demand for Muslims. Halal has become a globally recognized standard for quality, safety, transparency, traceability and credibility. Therefore, halal certification can not only enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian products in domestic and foreign markets, but also bring additional value," he added.

"So wake up, ladies and gentlemen. Open your eyes. We can grow again and become great again through halal. Ladies and gentlemen, why is the 2026 socialization campaign so important that demand continues to grow? I just want you to know the reason. Besides, the time is now. If not now, when?" he said.

By implementing the October 2026 mandatory halal regulation, BPJPH also expects to build an increasingly strong, reliable and competitive national halal product ecosystem, while providing better protection for the public as consumers.