Halal Certification Deadlines Extended under Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026

Introduction

On 14 October 2026, the President of the Republic of Indonesia enacted Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026 on Amendments to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance (“GR 40/2026”). This regulation aims to adjust the phased implementation schedule for mandatory halal certification and strengthen the implementation of Halal Product Assurance (“HPA”) by amending Articles 160 and 161 of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance (“GR 42/2024”).

These amendments are driven by the need to improve the implementation of HPA, particularly with regard to businesses’ readiness, the capacity of Halal Inspection Bodies (“LPH”), Halal Auditors and Halal Product Process (“PPH”) Assistants, the availability of supporting infrastructure, supply chain readiness, and mutual recognition arrangements for halal certificates with partner countries.

Key Provisions

Phased Implementation for Food, Beverages, Slaughtered Products, and Slaughtering Services

Article 160 governs the phased implementation schedule for mandatory halal certification for food, beverages, slaughtered products, and slaughtering services, including related service products and products originating from abroad, as follows:

GR 40/2026 extends the phased implementation period for mandatory halal certification for micro and small Businesses until 17 October 2028, while the schedule for medium and large-scale Businesses remains unchanged, ending on 17 October 2024. This regulation also establishes 18 October 2028 as the date on which mandatory halal certification commences for related service products and products originating from abroad. Specifically for products originating from abroad, implementation remains subject to consideration of the completion of mutual recognition arrangements for Halal Certificates.

Products Other Than Food and Beverages

Article 161 paragraph (1) governs the phased implementation of mandatory halal certification for product categories other than food and beverages, with the following details:

Related Services and Early Applications

Article 161 paragraph (2) stipulates that the phased implementation of mandatory halal certification for service products related to the products referred to in paragraph (1) letters a through f shall follow the respective implementation schedules applicable to those products. Meanwhile, Article 161 paragraph (3) continues to provide Businesses with the opportunity to apply for Halal Certificates for products other than food, beverages, slaughtered products, and slaughtering services before the phased implementation period for mandatory halal certification commences or expires, in accordance with the applicable provisions.

Closing

GR 40/2026 adjusts the phased implementation schedule for mandatory halal certification for several product categories, taking into account the readiness of busineses, supporting infrastructure, and the implementation of HPA. The principal amendments include extending the phased implementation period for micro and small Businesses for food, beverages, slaughtered products, and slaughtering services until 17 October 2028, as well as adjusting the schedules for certain products other than food and beverages. In addition, this regulation establishes 18 October 2028 as the date on which mandatory halal certification commences for certain service products and products originating from abroad, while continuing to take into account the completion of mutual recognition arrangements for Halal Certificates applicable to products originating from abroad.

Businesses should identify their product categories and business scales, understand the applicable phased implementation schedules, and prepare to meet the halal certification requirements in accordance with the stipulated provisions.