Mandatory Halal Certification Deadline Pushed Back to 2028: LPPOM’s Response
The Indonesian government has relaxed the deadline for mandatory halal certification, which had previously been set for October 2026. The policy concerns provisions in Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance, particularly Articles 160 and 161.
The deadline has been extended to October 2028 for several categories, including services related to food, drink and slaughtered products, except slaughtering services. The extension also applies to food, drink, slaughtered products and slaughtering services provided by micro and small businesses, as well as foreign products. Other covered categories include traditional medicines, quasi-medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, chemical products, genetically engineered products and certain categories of consumer goods.
The policy also provides for the revocation of BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 on inspections of imported halal products, and a review of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 and related BPJPH halal certification rules. Further details are pending the issuance of official government regulations.
Susiwijono Moegiarso, Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, said the government was extending the phased implementation of mandatory halal certification in view of the readiness of the halal ecosystem.
“Taking into account the readiness of the halal ecosystem, the Government is extending the phased implementation of the halal certification requirement through a Government Regulation amending Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024,” Susiwijono said at an online public information session on the policy on Friday (16 October 2026).
Also attending the event were the BPJPH Secretary-General, a deputy from the State Secretariat’s economic affairs division, a deputy coordinating energy and mineral resources, the acting deputy coordinating industry, employment and tourism, and representatives of business associations. The session served as a forum for inter-agency coordination.
Responding to the revised deadline, LPPOM President Director Muti Arintawati cautioned that the extra time should not be a reason for businesses to delay preparing for certification. She said halal certification could add value to a business and was also part of its responsibility to provide information and uphold the rights of Muslim consumers.
“For businesses, this adjustment gives them more time to prepare for halal certification. Equally important is ensuring that they receive accurate information about the product categories affected, the requirements and the certification process. LPPOM is ready to help businesses understand the stages of halal inspection under the latest regulations, so they can make the best use of the time available,” Muti told Republika on Saturday (17 October 2026).
She added that halal certification should not be viewed solely as an administrative requirement. It is also part of efforts to build consumer confidence and support business sustainability.
“We understand that every business faces different challenges and has a different level of readiness. We will therefore continue to assist businesses in understanding the halal inspection process in line with the characteristics and needs of their operations, as we have been doing,” Muti said.
Muti said LPPOM was also urging businesses not to wait until the deadline was near. Halal certification can benefit businesses by helping to build consumer confidence, while demonstrating their responsibility to uphold Muslim consumers’ right to products whose halal status is assured.
As a Halal Inspection Agency (LPH), LPPOM carries out product halal inspections in accordance with applicable rules, supported by qualified auditors and laboratory testing where required. It has representatives in 34 provinces across Indonesia to support halal inspections for businesses in different regions.
Muti urged businesses to start by identifying their product categories, understanding the applicable requirements, and preparing the documents and production processes needed for inspection. Starting early will allow them to plan the certification process more effectively while strengthening consumer confidence in the products they sell.