Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2014 Industry Minister M Sarmuji welcomed the\npostponement until 2028 of mandatory halal certification for certain\nproducts. He said the extended period would give businesses,\nparticularly small and medium-sized industries, an opportunity to\nprepare to meet the requirements.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, that\u2019s good, so there is time to prepare, especially for small\nand medium-sized industries, giving them a longer period to get ready,\u201d\nSarmuji said at his office in Jakarta on Tuesday (20 October 2026).<\/p>\n
He said the additional preparation time was important to allow\nbusinesses to adjust their production processes and meet\nhalal-certification requirements before the obligation takes effect.<\/p>\n
The delay gives small and medium-sized industries more time to\nprepare for certification and adapt to the applicable rules.<\/p>\n
The adjustment is being made through an amendment to Government\nRegulation No.\u00a042\/2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance.\nPreviously, several halal-certification requirements had been scheduled\nto take effect on 18 October 2026.<\/p>\n
Susiwijono Moegiarso, secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for\nEconomic Affairs, said the extended transition period was needed to\nensure the requirements could be implemented effectively while taking\ninto account the readiness of all parties involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking into account the readiness of the halal ecosystem, the\nGovernment is extending the phased introduction of mandatory halal\ncertification through a Government Regulation amending Government\nRegulation No.\u00a042\/2024,\u201d Susiwijono said at a briefing on policies\nrelating to mandatory halal certification.<\/p>\n
One adjustment concerns the halal-certification requirement for micro\nand small enterprises (MSEs). The transition period for certification of\nfood, beverages, slaughtered products and slaughtering services has been\nextended until 17 October 2028.<\/p>\n
The requirement for these businesses will therefore come into force\non 18 October 2028.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mandatory-halal-certification-delayed-until-2028-industry-minister-responds-1792500654", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }