{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 2046776, "msgid": "halal-certification-requirement-delayed-until-2028-giving-small-industries-more-time-1792497062", "date": "2026-10-20 18:00:00", "title": "Halal Certification Requirement Delayed Until 2028, Giving Small Industries More Time", "author": "", "source": "VIVA", "tags": "bisnis", "topic": "Regulation", "summary": "The government has extended the transition period for halal certification requirements for several products and services until October 2028, giving micro, small and medium-sized businesses more time to prepare. The change will be made through an amendment to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024, with separate deadlines retained for different product and service categories.", "content": "

The government has extended the transition period for mandatory halal\ncertification for a number of products and services until October 2028.\nThe policy gives small and medium-sized industries (IKM) and micro and\nsmall businesses (UMK) more time to prepare to meet halal product\nassurance requirements.<\/p>\n

Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji welcomed the extension. He said\nthe additional time was needed for businesses, particularly small and\nmedium-sized industries, to prepare for the certification\nrequirements.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, so there is time to prepare, especially for small and\nmedium-sized industries, giving them a longer period to get ready,\u201d\nSarmuji said when met in Jakarta on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.<\/p>\n

The extension of the transition period takes into account the\nreadiness of businesses and the national halal ecosystem. The government\nconsiders the timetable adjustment necessary to make implementation of\nthe certification requirement more effective.<\/p>\n

Government\nextends halal certification transition period<\/h3>\n

Some halal certification requirements had previously been scheduled\nto take effect on 18 October 2026. However, the government decided to\nextend the transition period for several product and service categories\nuntil October 2028.<\/p>\n

Susiwijono Moegiarso, secretary at the Coordinating Ministry for\nEconomic Affairs, said the change would be made through a revision of\nGovernment Regulation No.\u00a042 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal\nProduct Assurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking the readiness of the halal ecosystem into account, the\ngovernment is extending the transition period for the implementation of\nmandatory halal certification through a government regulation amending\nGovernment Regulation No.\u00a042 of 2024,\u201d Susiwijono said in a press\nstatement in Jakarta on Saturday, 17 October 2026.<\/p>\n

The adjustment covers several product and service groups, including\nfood, drinks, slaughtered products, cosmetics, certain medicines and\nconsumer goods. However, the certification deadlines will not be\nstandardised across all categories, as each will continue to follow the\nprovisions set by the government.<\/p>\n

Halal\ncertification schedule for micro and small businesses and services<\/h3>\n

Under the amended Article 160, the government has set several changes\nto the timetable for mandatory halal certification.<\/p>\n

For micro and small businesses, the transition period has been\nextended until 17 October 2028 for food, drinks, slaughtered products\nand slaughtering services.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, halal certification for services related to food, drinks\nand slaughtered products, other than slaughtering services, will become\nmandatory from 18 October 2028.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/halal-certification-requirement-delayed-until-2028-giving-small-industries-more-time-1792497062", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }