Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, has a halal system that serves not only as an industry

 standard but also as a core symbol of national religious credibility, social welfare,

and international trade—holding significant strategic importance for the country. 

Under President Prabowo's leadership, BPJPH (the Halal Product Management Agency) has been placed 

directly under the presidential authority, reflecting the nation's unprecedented emphasis on halal affairs. 

Our goal is clear: BPJPH's vision aligns with the 2025–2029 presidential and vice-presidential vision, 

as well as Indonesia's 2045 vision—“Hand in hand with Indonesia, 

toward becoming the world’s halal center by 2029 and a golden Indonesia by 2045.” 

I. Scope of Halal Certification Obligations 

Under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 (PP 42/2024), halal certification applies not only to products—including food, 

beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical products, biological products, genetically modified products, 

and daily necessities—but also to services such as slaughtering, processing, storage, packaging, 

distribution, sales, and supply. However, the obligation for halal certification of services is limited to service activities related to food,

 beverages, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics (Article 157 of PP 42/2024). 

October 17, 2026, marks the mandatory deadline for halal certification for food, beverage, and slaughter products.

 At the same time, natural medicines, quasi-drugs, health supplements, cosmetics, chemical products, genetically modified products,

 and daily consumer goods circulating within Indonesia will also be included. The entire supply chain—from raw materials,

 logistics, and warehousing to packaging and distribution

—will no longer have any flexibility and must fully comply with halal certification requirements. 

II. Compliance Gaps Exposed in Cross-border Circulation 

But today, I must honestly tell you: we have discovered serious compliance loopholes in the cross-border circulation process. 

Many imported products have already obtained halal certification, but their packaging and 

storage facilities have not been certified accordingly, and the packaging and warehousing parties are not the same entities 

that hold the halal certification. What does this mean? It means that certified halal products may be stored in non-halal warehouses,

 packaged on shared lines with non-halal products, or even inadvertently mixed and stored together with non-halal items without detection. 

Such cross-contamination can cause originally halal-certified products to lose their halal status. 

Law No. 33 of 2014 clearly stipulates that premises, locations, and equipment for halal products—including storage, 

packaging, and distribution—must be strictly separated from those used for non-halal products. 

The law is clear on this matter, and we must ensure full compliance. 

III. Compliance Requirements for BPJPH's Public Notice 

On this occasion, I would like to represent BPJPH in formally announcing the following compliance requirements that must be strictly observed. 

LHLN (overseas halal certification body) must provide a comprehensive halal certification system

 that covers not only product production and business entities, but also storage, packaging, and distribution operators. 

Companies applying for halal certification for the first time must complete halal certification for

 products, packaging, and storage simultaneously when submitting their application through the SIHALAL system, 

and must also submit complete SJPH (Halal Product Assurance System) documentation. 

IV. Special Provisions for Natural Products and Daily Necessities 

Natural products such as rice, onions, garlic, fruits, and vegetables are inherently exempt from halal certification. 

However, as a compliance requirement for entering the Indonesian market, since these products come into

 direct contact with packaging, if the packaging is non-halal, the product itself is also considered non-halal. 

Moreover, such products are highly susceptible to cross-contamination during transportation, packaging, and storage. 

Therefore, halal certification for their packaging and storage remains mandatory. 

Similarly, products that come into direct contact with the human body—such as clothing, footwear, furniture, 

household items, office supplies, and daily necessities—will also be considered non-halal if their packaging is 

non-halal or if they become contaminated with non-halal products during packaging, storage, or other stages. 

Therefore, halal certification for packaging is equally essential. 

V. Special Deployment for the Chinese Market 

China is the world's largest producer and Indonesia's biggest trading partner. On April 28, 2026, 

BPJPH held a halal seminar in Jakarta, inviting 18 LHLBs (foreign halal certification bodies) from China to attend.

 I personally delivered a presentation on halal requirements covering the entire supply chain, 

from product manufacturing and packaging to warehousing and distribution. 

Starting July 1, 2026, BPJPH will conduct halal compliance inspections on products from China entering Indonesian ports, 

focusing on verifying the completeness of certifications for products, packaging, and storage. 

The SIHALAL system will also begin accepting, reviewing, and issuing LHLN certificate registrations for

 packaging and storage certifications starting in June. 

6. Transitional Arrangements for the Delivery Phase 

Finally, to ensure the full implementation of the seven delivery requirements, 

we will advance in phases the halal certification obligations for courier and delivery service operators. 

We will release detailed implementation rules and transitional arrangements for courier and

delivery service providers as needed. 

We are building the halal ecosystem step by step, but we will never stop moving forward. 

VII. Conclusion: The Threefold Meaning of Halal Compliance 

Halal compliance involves three key aspects: adhering to regulations, following procedures, and respecting culture

—these are the three points I have consistently emphasized. Adhering to regulations means obtaining halal 

certification in a timely manner, strictly in accordance with laws and standards. Following procedures means ensuring that every step

—from product manufacturing to packaging, storage, and distribution

—is seamlessly secure and free of loopholes. Respecting culture means internalizing halal compliance as part of the corporate culture, 

rather than merely complying passively. 

Halal is not a burden, but an added value, a competitive edge, and a gateway to global markets. 

Let us join hands to make Indonesia a beacon of the global halal ecosystem.