Indonesia requires halal certification for most imported food, cosmetics and supplements after Oct 17, 2026

Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) set October 17, 2026 as the end of the grace period for mandatory halal certification, with the requirement applying from October 18, 2026 under Government Regulation No. 42/2024. According to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) reporting, most food, beverages, ingredients, additives and processed products must then be certified halal unless they appear on BPJPH's Halal Positive List of products considered inherently halal. BPJPH's own announcement lists further categories that also fall under the requirement, including cosmetics, chemical products, and herbal medicines, quasi-drugs and health supplements. Meat and dairy products were already subject to halal requirements.

FAS reported in September 2026 that BPJPH verbally confirmed it did not plan to issue a written extension. The same report says BPJPH formally exempted soybeans, corn and other plant-based genetically engineered raw commodities, while processed foods derived from them still need certification. A further FAS report in October 2026 says BPJPH requires pre-shipment inspections for halal products and products that must be labeled non-halal on shipments with a bill of lading date after October 17, 2026; inspection costs had not been formalized.

U.S. companies can be certified directly by BPJPH or through a U.S. halal certifying body accredited by BPJPH. FAS notes that many implementation details were still awaiting written confirmation, so exporters should confirm current requirements with their importer and certifying body.