BPJPH Issues Technical Guidelines on Free Halal Certification for Micro and Small Enterprises under the Decree of the Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body Number 1 of 2026

Introduction

On January 2, 2026, the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal, “BPJPH”) issued the Decree of the Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body Number 1 of 2026 on Technical Guidelines for Free Halal Certification Facilitation for Micro and Small Enterprises for Fiscal Year 2026 (“BPJPH Decree 1/2026”). BPJPH Decree 1/2026 governs the implementation of Free Halal Certification (“SEHATI”) facilitation for micro and small enterprises (“MSEs”) applying through the businesses’ declaration (self-declare) mechanism.

Based on the considerations underlying its issuance, BPJPH Decree 1/2026 was established to facilitate halal certification application services and to ensure certainty regarding the SEHATI facilitation quota for micro and small enterprises. This regulation also aims to maintain administrative order and ensure the smooth process of granting halal certification facilitation.

Key Provisions

Product Scope and Halal Certification Process

Businesses need to understand the operational definitions used in BPJPH Decree 1/2026. Annex I Chapter I Letter B Number 2 defines “Product” as goods and/or services related to food, beverages, drugs, cosmetics, chemical products, biological products, genetically engineered products, and consumer goods used by the public. Furthermore, Annex I Chapter I Letter B Number 3 stipulates that the halal certification scope covers the entire Halal Product Process (“PPH”), which includes the provision of materials, processing, storage, packaging, distribution, sales, and product presentation.

Operational Obligations of Businesses

BPJPH Decree 1/2026 governs operational obligations that Businesses must fulfill in the halal certification process. Based on Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5, Businesses are responsible for fulfilling product halalness provisions through the following obligations:

1. Physical Facility Separation: Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter b requires Businesses producing both halal and non-halal products to separate the location, place, and tools used in the slaughtering, processing, storage, packaging, distribution, sales, and presentation processes between halal and non-halal products.

2. Implementation of SJPH: Pursuant to Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter e, Businesses must compile a Halal Product Assurance System (“SJPH”) Manual and implement it in their business activities.

3. Accuracy and Transparency of Information: Based on Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter a, Businesses must submit data and information correctly, clearly, and in accordance with business conditions.

Provisions on Halal Supervisor Appointment

BPJPH Decree 1/2026 requires Businesses to appoint a Halal Supervisor as part of fulfilling halal certification requirements. Regarding human resources arrangements, Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter c provides several options for appointing a Halal Supervisor, as follows:

1. Individual Businesses: Based on Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter c number 1), individual business owners may act as Halal Supervisors for their own businesses provided they meet competency requirements.

2. Internal Employees: Pursuant to Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter c number 2), Businesses that do not meet the requirements to act as Halal Supervisors must appoint internal employees who meet the competency requirements.

3. External Halal Supervisors: As stipulated in Annex I Chapter II Letter B Number 5 letter c number 3), Businesses lacking internal human resources meeting the requirements may appoint Halal Supervisors from external parties, including Islamic community organizations, government agencies, business entities, or universities.

Administrative and Business Legality Requirements

In the implementation of free halal certification facilitation, Businesses must complete the required administrative and business legality documents through the integrated information system. Based on Annex I Chapter III Letter E Number 2, these requirements include:

1. Business Legality: Businesses must possess a Business Identification Number (NIB) as stipulated in letter b.

2. Halal Supervisor Documents: Businesses must attach a copy of the Resident Identity Card (KTP), decree on Halal Supervisor appointment, Halal Supervisor personal data, and Halal Supervisor training certificate and/or competency certificate (if any), in accordance with the provisions of letter c.

3. Product Technical Documents: Businesses must submit a list of products and ingredients used, photos of products and packaging, and a description of the product processing process as stipulated in letter d, letter e, and letter f.

4. Distribution Permit and Additional Permits: Businesses must include a distribution permit (PIRT/MD/UMOT/UKOT), Certificate of Hygiene and Sanitation Feasibility (SLHS), or other industrial permits if the produced products require such permits, in accordance with letter h.

5. Application Letter and Halal Pledge: Businesses must submit a halal certification application letter and a halal product pledge or declaration as stipulated in letter a and letter i.

National Quota, Facilitation Value, and Distribution

The government sets the 2026 free halal certification quota at 1,350,000 (one million three hundred fifty thousand) halal certificates as stated in the SECOND Dictum. The value of Free Halal Certification (SEHATI) facilitation is Rp230,000.00 per certificate, with component details as stipulated in Annex I Chapter I Letter D Number 5. Such amount is disbursed to the BPJPH Public Service Agency (BLU), PPH Assistance Institutions, and PPH Assistants in accordance with the applicable fund disbursement mechanism and is not provided directly to Businesses. Quota distribution to regions is based on the proportion of four variables as stated in Annex I Chapter I Letter D Number 4, namely:

Annex I Chapter I Letter D Number 4 Note letter b stipulates that the quota allocation per province is valid until June 30, 2026. After such period, the remaining quota is allocated nationally while maintaining certainty of budget availability, in accordance with applicable provisions.

Submission Mechanism and Tax Aspects

Halal certification submission is conducted electronically through the integrated information system on the ptsp.halal.go.id (SiHalal) or halalmax.halal.go.id (HalalMax) page as stipulated in Annex I Chapter III Letter E Number 1. In such submission, Businesses use the Facilitation Code “SEHATI26” in accordance with the provisions of Annex I Chapter III Letter D. Annex I Chapter III Letter G stipulates that tax imposition on SEHATI facilitation follows the provisions of laws and regulations in the taxation sector.

Closing

BPJPH Decree 1/2026 governs the implementation of Free Halal Certification (SEHATI) Year 2026 for micro and small Businesses, including the mechanism, requirements, and management of the halal certification quota. Businesses must fulfill established operational and administrative provisions, including the implementation of production facility separation between halal and non-halal products, completeness of business legality documents, and appointment of Halal Supervisors meeting requirements. Additionally, halal certification covers all stages of the Halal Product Process, the implementation of which is supported by the application of the Halal Product Assurance System. The quota regulation stipulates that quota allocation per province is valid until June 30, 2026. After such period, the remaining quota is allocated nationally while maintaining certainty of budget availability, in accordance with applicable provisions. Therefore, businesses need to pay attention to the halal certification submission timeline so that applications can be processed in accordance with the availability of the quota.