Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) Chair\nand Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Deputy Chair for\nMicro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives Mufti\nMubarok has expressed full support for the mandatory halal regulations,\nwhich are due to take effect on 18 October 2026.<\/p>\n
However, he warned that implementation of the policy must not become\na new burden for micro-businesses, particularly street vendors, who have\nlimited capital and access to information.<\/p>\n
\u201cHalal certification requirements are a strategic step towards\nproviding certainty and protection for consumers. However, the\ngovernment must ensure that small businesses receive guidance,\nsimplified procedures and assistance with halal certification in\naccordance with the applicable rules,\u201d Mufti said in an official\nstatement issued in Jakarta on Sunday.<\/p>\n
He said he fully supported the mandatory halal rules in principle, as\nthey were important for giving consumers a sense of security, certainty\nand confidence.<\/p>\n
Mufti said the policy needed to be accompanied by practical action on\nthe ground. The rules\u2019 success should not be measured solely by whether\nthey take effect on time or by the number of certificates issued, but\nalso by businesses\u2019 readiness to comply.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the rules\u2019 implementation approaches, the government must ensure\nthat information reaches all businesses, including street vendors. They\nneed to know what they must comply with, how to apply for halal\ncertification and where to seek assistance. Limited information and\ncapital must not make it difficult for them to meet the requirements,\u201d\nMufti said.<\/p>\n
He also stressed the importance of protecting consumers\u2019 right to\nclear and accurate information about products.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bpkn-fully-supports-mandatory-halal-rules-taking-effect-on-18-october-2026-1791726676", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }