| By VOI.ID

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has held coordination discussions with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), and the National Committee for Islamic Economics and Finance (KNEKS) as part of preparations for the implementation of the mandatory halal certification policy set to take effect in 2026.

BPJPH Chief Secretary Muhammad Aqil Irham stated in Jakarta on Monday, January 19, that the meeting aimed to reinforce cross-ministerial and institutional collaboration to ensure the successful rollout of the Halal Obligation 2026, which will officially come into force on October 18, 2026.

According to Aqil Irham, the discussion forms part of BPJPH’s broader national coordination efforts to strengthen stakeholder readiness ahead of the mandatory halal certification requirement for certain categories of products.

He emphasized that the mandatory halal policy is a constitutional mandate stipulated in Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance (JPH), as well as Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 concerning the implementation of the halal product assurance system.

“For this reason, all relevant ministries and institutions are expected to share a common understanding and align their respective sectoral policies to ensure the optimal implementation of the Halal Product Assurance system,” Aqil Irham said, as quoted by Antara.

The meeting also addressed the scope and phases of the Halal Obligation 2026, including the readiness of regulatory frameworks and the supporting halal ecosystem required for effective implementation.

In addition, discussions covered halal certification policies and highlighted the critical role of various sectors within the supporting ecosystem in ensuring smooth and integrated halal certification services.

Aqil Irham further explained the importance of halal certification for business development, particularly for micro and small enterprises (UMK). He outlined ongoing efforts to simplify the halal certification process, including the continuation of the free halal certification program (SEHATI), which is designed to increase compliance and participation among small business actors.

The criteria governing the types of businesses and products subject to the mandatory halal requirement in 2026 are stipulated in the Decree of the Head of BPJPH No. 146 of 2025 on Technical Guidelines for Halal Certification Services for Micro and Small Enterprises Based on Halal Declarations.

Businesses seeking further details on product categories and compliance requirements under the Halal Obligation 2026 can access official information through BPJPH’s website.

Source:

VOI. (2026). BPJPH Discusses Halal Obligation 2026 with the Ministry of Finance, BKPM, KNEKS. VOI Indonesia.
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