On 27 October 2026, AHK Indonesia/EKONID facilitated a meeting between its member companies and Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH), providing an opportunity for businesses to discuss halal certification requirements, their implementation and opportunities for cooperation directly with the relevant Indonesian authorities.
The delegation was received by BPJPH Head Dr. Haikal Hassan, alongside Dr. H. Abd. Syakur, Deputy for Partnership and Halal Standardisation; Ms. Dr. Fertiana Santy, Director of Partnership and Cooperation; and Ms. Heny Rusmiyati, Director of Halal Standardisation.
Participating member companies included PT B. Braun Indonesia, PT BASF Indonesia, PT Beurer Healthcare and Wellbeing Indonesia, PT Draeger Indonesia, PT Rieckermann Indonesia and PT Symrise Indonesia. Representing the healthcare, chemicals, food and beverage, flavours and fragrances, and process technologies sectors, the companies had the opportunity to exchange views with BPJPH on halal certification requirements and their implementation.
The meeting was organised by EKONID, represented by Executive Director Dr. Monika Erath and Ms. Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah, Head of Legal and Investment, and was also attended by Mr. Thomas Beck, Attaché for Economic, Science and Press Affairs at the German Embassy in Jakarta.
The discussion allowed member companies to raise questions and exchange views directly with BPJPH on recent and upcoming regulatory developments, implementation timelines, and practical compliance challenges. Key topics included the recently announced extension of certain halal certification deadlines to 2028, the implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) across various product categories, and updates on the Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA). BPJPH also offered an opportunity for continued discussions with German companies.
EKONID extends its appreciation to BPJPH for receiving the delegation and engaging directly with its member companies.
For questions regarding halal certification requirements in Indonesia, please contact EKONID's Legal and Investment Department at legal-investment@ekonid.id.
