Products and Services Circulating in Indonesia Must Be Halal Certified

Products and Services Circulating in Indonesia Must Be Halal Certified

• Business
• May 05, 2025

Since the enactment of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance (UU JPH), the Indonesian government has gradually mandated that all products and services circulating in the market must be halal certified. This policy is managed by the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

Why Is Halal Certification Mandatory?
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. The obligation of halal certification aims to provide certainty, peace of mind, and safety in consumption for Muslim communities. This certification ensures that the products consumed do not contain haram or impure elements and have gone through processes that comply with Islamic law.

Scope of Products and Services
Halal certification does not only apply to food and beverages. Other products required to be certified include:
- Medicines, cosmetics, and chemical products
- Biological and genetic products
- Utilized goods (such as clothing, kitchenware, etc.)
- Services such as restaurants, catering, hotels, and slaughtering services

Implementation Phases
The implementation of halal certification is carried out in stages. As of October 17, 2024, all food and beverage products are required to be halal certified. For other products such as medicines, cosmetics, and utilized goods, this obligation will be applied gradually until 2026 and beyond.

Legal Consequences
Business actors who do not comply with the halal certification obligation may be subject to administrative sanctions, ranging from written warnings to revocation of business licenses. This emphasizes the importance for MSMEs and large corporations to immediately process halal certification before the given deadlines.

Conclusion
Halal certification is not only a legal obligation but also a moral and business commitment. For business actors, it is not merely a form of compliance but also an opportunity to expand their market, both domestically and internationally, especially in Muslim-majority countries. On the other hand, for consumers, this obligation provides assurance that the products they use are in accordance with their religious values.