\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia will enforce mandatory halal certification starting in October 2026 to strengthen consumer protection and bolster the country\u2019s competitiveness in the global halal supply chain, the halal authority said.<\/p>\n
Halal certification is a state instrument to ensure legal certainty and consumer protection, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, head of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), said in a statement released in Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He said halal certification plays a critical role in building consumer trust while improving the competitiveness of Indonesian products in both domestic and international markets.<\/p>\n
Halal certification also delivers economic value by expanding market access, particularly for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, which dominate Indonesia\u2019s consumer goods sector, Haikal added.<\/p>\n
“Halal certification should be positioned as a competitive advantage, a pillar of consumer protection, and a driver of inclusive and sustainable economic growth,” he said.<\/p>\n
Haikal said halal standards are no longer viewed solely as a religious obligation or regulatory requirement, but have evolved into a global quality benchmark emphasizing consumer satisfaction.<\/p>\n
“Halal represents cleanliness, health, safety and quality. Today, halal is a market need, not merely a regulation,” he said.<\/p>\n
The mandatory halal policy is mandated under the 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law and reinforced by a 2024 government regulation governing halal certification implementation.<\/p>\n
Detailed criteria and guidance for businesses and products subject to the 2026 requirement are available through the halal agency’s official website, he said.<\/p>\n
To strengthen the national halal ecosystem, BPJH is expanding strategic cooperation with industry groups and community organizations.<\/p>\n
One initiative includes a memorandum of understanding with a national market traders association to promote outreach, education and awareness on halal certification, Haikal said.<\/p>\n
He noted that traditional markets play a strategic role as key distribution points for daily consumer goods across Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The partnership aims to support market-based businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises, in meeting halal certification requirements.<\/p>\n
The initiative also seeks to build an inclusive and sustainable halal ecosystem by improving access, guidance and certification readiness, Haikal said.<\/p>\n
Market traders play a frontline role in the halal ecosystem, he added, noting the cooperation is expected to provide businesses with better understanding, assistance and access to certification.<\/p>\n
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