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        "msgid": "micro-and-small-enterprises-must-obtain-halal-certificates-requirements-and-registration-process-explained-1788580679",
        "date": "2026-09-05 09:54:38",
        "title": "Micro and Small Enterprises Must Obtain Halal Certificates: Requirements and Registration Process Explained",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the food and beverage sector are required to ensure their products are halal-certified by 18 October 2026. The government is offering free certification through the SEHATI 2026 programme for eligible businesses to assist with this regulatory transition.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the food and\nbeverage sector must ensure their products are halal-certified starting\nfrom 18 October 2026. This regulation also extends to slaughter products\nand slaughtering services.<\/p>\n<p>This obligation is part of the implementation stages of Halal Product\nAssurance (JPH) as regulated under Law Number 33 of 2014 and Government\nRegulation (PP) Number 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Halal\nProduct Assurance.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline of 18 October 2026 follows a phased implementation\nperiod for halal certification requirements for food, beverages,\nslaughter products, and slaughtering services for MSEs, which runs until\n17 October 2026.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to food and beverages, the obligation will be expanded\nfrom that date to include several other categories, including cosmetics,\nchemical products, genetically engineered products, natural medicines,\nquasi-drugs, health supplements, and various consumer goods.<\/p>\n<p>MSE operators can apply for halal certification online through the\nHalal Information System (SIHALAL). For the self-declaration scheme,\napplications are submitted via the SIHALAL service on the PTSP Halal\nwebsite.<\/p>\n<p>Before registering, business owners must meet several requirements.\nThese include possessing a Business Identification Number (NIB) at the\nmicro or small business scale, using ingredients that have been verified\nas halal, and maintaining a simple production process that guarantees\nhalal integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible business owners also need to prepare several documents, such\nas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>An application letter for a halal certificate.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>NIB or business legality data.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Halal supervisor documents.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>A list of products and ingredients used.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Photos of products and packaging.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>An explanation of the product processing method.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>A Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) manual.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>An oath or declaration of the halal status of products and\ningredients.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Other relevant permit documents, if any.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the documents are submitted, Halal Product Process Assistants\n(PPH) will perform verification and validation. Subsequently, the BPJPH\nwill examine the assistance results and document completeness before the\ncertification process proceeds according to the applicable\nmechanism.<\/p>\n<p>In good news, the government provides free halal certification\nfacilities for MSEs through the 2026 Free Halal Certification (SEHATI)\nprogramme. BPJPH has provided a quota of 1.35 million free halal\ncertificates for MSE operators in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>However, these facilities are subject to certain requirements. One of\nthem is that the business must have annual sales of no more than Rp15\nbillion, use ingredients that are already confirmed as halal, have a\nsimple production process, and meet the criteria for products that can\nuse the self-declaration scheme.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for the SEHATI 2026 programme are made through SIHALAL\nusing the facilitation code SEHATI26. Business owners can create an\naccount and submit applications online by completing the required\ndocumentation.<\/p>\n<p>Do not wait until the deadline approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Food and beverage operators, including restaurants and small-scale\nculinary businesses, need to prepare for halal certification immediately\nbefore the deadline expires. BPJPH emphasised that the implementation of\nthe halal certification obligation will proceed according to the\nestablished stages and will not be delayed.<\/p>\n<p>A halal certificate is not only a way to fulfil regulatory\nobligations but can also provide certainty to consumers and serve as\nadded value for business owners. Therefore, MSE operators are advised to\nbegin checking their business legality, raw materials, production\nprocesses, and necessary documentation before applying for\ncertification.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that the obligation starting 18 October 2026 does\nnot only target food and beverage MSEs. The scope of this stage is much\nbroader and covers several product categories as regulated in Government\nRegulation Number 42 of 2024.<\/p>",
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