As the 17 October 2026 deadline under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 (“GR No. 42/2024”) concerning the Organization of Halal Product Guarantee approaches, businesses importing products into Indonesia should assess whether their products fall within Indonesia's mandatory halal certification framework. Administered by the National Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal or “BPJPH”), the halal framework covers a broad range of products and services.
To support the implementation of GR No. 42/2024, BPJPH recently issued Regulation No. 3 of 2026 concerning non-halal product labelling and Regulation No. 4 of 2026 concerning the conformity assurance of foreign halal products entering Indonesia. These regulations introduce additional compliance requirements for both halal and non-halal imported products.
Requirements for Non-Halal Product Labelling
BPJPH Regulation No. 3 of 2026 introduced more detailed rules regarding the labelling of non-halal products. Under the regulation, products derived from prohibited materials or produced through processes that do not comply with halal requirements must display clear non-halal information to consumers.
The requirements apply not only to the composition of a product but also to the way it is produced, handled, stored, distributed, and presented to consumers. As a result, businesses should assess both product ingredients and production processes to determine whether their products involve any of the following non-halal materials or processes:
Products that fall within the above categories must display clear non-halal information, such as "NON-HALAL" or "THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS PORK OR LARD", that is easily visible and understandable to consumers. The non-halal information is applied through a self-declaration mechanism by the business operator, who remains responsible for ensuring that the information is accurate and properly displayed on the product, packaging, container, or other appropriate means of identification.
The regulation also provides a practical exception for food and beverage products whose trade name explicitly contains the word "pork". In such cases, the use of the trade name is deemed sufficient to satisfy the non-halal information requirement under the regulation.
Although the regulation has been effective since July 2026, products already circulating in the market before its implementation may continue to be distributed until July 2027. This transition period provides businesses with additional time to assess whether their products are subject to the new non-halal labelling requirements and to implement any necessary changes.
Halal Product Assurance Requirement for Imported Products
BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 introduced a new Halal Product Assurance requirement for imported products before they enter Indonesia. The requirement applies to both halal-certified products and non-halal products. The assurance process must be carried out for each shipment through an Inspection Agency appointed by BPJPH in the country of loading and/or country of origin.
The Halal Product Assurance process consists of an examination to determine whether the documents and information demonstrating compliance with halal requirements are consistent with the physical condition of the products. At minimum, the examination shall cover the following:
The Halal Product Assurance process must be completed before products are shipped to Indonesia, with the examination conducted at the loading warehouse in the country of loading and/or country of origin. Upon completion of the examination, the appointed Inspection Agency will issue a Halal Product Assurance Report (Laporan Pemastian Produk Halal “LPPH”). This report serves as an additional supporting document for the import customs declaration process and is valid only for one shipment or entry, in accordance with the data on the LPPH.
Businesses should note that these requirements took effect on 9 September 2026, ahead of the first mandatory halal certification deadline on 17 October 2026.
For importers, this means that halal compliance will no longer be limited to obtaining or registering the relevant halal certification. Importers will also need to plan for a shipment-specific verification process before the goods are shipped, including coordination with the appointed Inspection Body and preparation of the required import and product documentation. Early preparation and coordination with relevant stakeholders will be essential to ensure compliance and avoid disruptions to importation and distribution activities.