BPJPH: 'Self Declare' Halal Certificates for MSEs Issued Within 24 Hours
The Head of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, also known as Babe Haikal, stated that micro and small business owners can apply for ‘self-declare’ halal certificates. He noted that these certificates will be issued within 24 hours once all required documents are declared complete.
“I am prepared to commit to a 24-hour turnaround for halal certificates once all documents are complete for the self-declare process,” he said during an MSME Talkshow at the Smesco Building, Jakarta, on Wednesday (17/6).
He explained that digital transformation is one of the primary factors driving the improvement of halal certification services, while simultaneously expanding the reach of businesses able to access these services.
Babe Haikal also emphasised that halal certification is becoming increasingly essential, as halal is no longer viewed solely as a requirement for Muslims, but has become part of a global trend related to health, sustainability, and economics.
“Do not say that halal is only for Muslims. The world is full of halal and no longer views it through the lens of religion,” he said.
He noted that interest in halal products is rising in China, South Korea, and the United States. According to him, these countries view halal from different perspectives, ranging from a symbol of health and eco-friendly lifestyles to an engine for economic growth.
Based on a report by DinarStandard, he stated that the global halal industry transaction value has reached approximately IDR 21,000 trillion, with around IDR 6,900 trillion occurring in Indonesia. Furthermore, by 2025, the contribution of the Sharia economy and the halal industry is expected to contribute significantly to the national economy, accounting for about 27 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
While only 26 halal certifications were recorded in 2021, as of 2 June 2026, this number has increased rapidly to 5,210 certificates.
BPJPH set a MURI world record through the simultaneous socialisation of the October 2026 Halal Obligation across ,2183 locations to strengthen the national halal ecosystem.
The Indonesian Association of Halal Inspection Agencies has requested that allegations of illegal levies (pungli) in the halal certification process not be generalised without clarification based on facts and regulations.
The government has mandated that all products within certain categories circulating in Indonesia must be halal-certified by 17 October 2026 at the latest.