The Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has announced that, starting from October 18, 2024, halal certification requirements will be fully enforced for specific product categories. This move marks the end of the first phase of the certification obligation, which began on October 17, 2019, and aligns with the mandate outlined in Law Number 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance.

“From October 18, 2024, the halal certification obligation will officially apply to products entering, circulating, and traded within the Indonesian territory,” stated Muhammad Aqil Irham, Head of BPJPH, during an official briefing in Jakarta.

Key Implementation Details

The regulations stem from Government Regulation (PP) Number 42 of 2024, which supersedes the previous PP Number 39 of 2021 on Halal Product Assurance. This updated regulation sets the stage for the second phase of certification obligations targeting specific product groups produced by medium and large businesses. These product groups include:

1. Food and Beverage Products
2. Raw Materials, Food Additives, and Auxiliary Materials for Food and Beverage Products
3. Slaughtered Products and Slaughtering Services

“These products must be halal-certified by October 18, 2024. If products circulating in public fail to meet these requirements, sanctions such as written warnings or product withdrawal from the market will be enforced,” Aqil explained.

Special Provisions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) While the new certification requirement applies immediately to medium and large businesses, MSEs have a grace period until October 17, 2026, to obtain the certification for their products. BPJPH urges MSEs to start the certification process as soon as possible through ptsp.halal.go.id. Comprehensive guidance and updates are available on the official BPJPH website and its social media platforms.

Guidelines for Foreign Products

The certification requirement for imported food products, beverages, slaughtering services, and slaughtered products will be determined by the Minister of Religious Affairs by October 17, 2026. This will follow the completion of mutual recognition agreements for similar certification with other countries.

Ensuring Compliance and Educating Businesses

BPJPH will initiate nationwide supervision of Halal Product Assurance (JPH) starting on October 18, 2024, to monitor compliance among medium and large businesses. “This supervision will be conducted in a persuasive manner, supported by JPH supervisory resources across all regions,” Aqil said.

In addition to oversight, BPJPH will continue educating business actors about the growing consumer demand for halal products. Aqil emphasised that the certification should not be seen as a mere administrative requirement but as an opportunity to enhance product quality and expand market reach. “Consider halal certification as added value that boosts competitiveness and taps into the increasing consumer preference for products in this category, both domestically and globally,” he added.

Consumer-Driven Demand for Halal Products

Aqil reminded business actors of the current market trend: “Consumers are driving the demand for halal products, and this trend extends beyond domestic borders. We must ensure that our society has access to certified halal products produced locally and not just rely on imports.”

This latest step by BPJPH reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to supporting halal assurance and maintaining the nation’s position as a global leader in halal product certification.

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