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Indonesia delays several mandatory halal certification deadlines to 2028
Indonesia’s government has extended several mandatory halal certification deadlines to 2028 after reviewing how ready the country’s halal industry system is.
The rules had been due to take effect from 18 October 2026 under a 2024 regulation.
For natural medicines, cosmetics, supplements, chemical products and some other goods, the deadline is now 17 October 2028.
Micro and small businesses have until 17 October 2028 to certify food, drinks, slaughtered products and slaughter services.
Halal certification for relevant products and food-related services from abroad will begin on 18 October 2028, with mutual recognition arrangements still to be completed.
The government will update the rules that implement the regulation, aiming to give businesses time to prepare while maintaining consumer protection and trade flows.
Indonesia has delayed several mandatory halal certification deadlines to October 2028.
The government said the extension would give businesses and other parties more time to prepare and strengthen the national halal ecosystem.
The changes cover food, drinks, slaughtered products and related services, as well as several other product groups.
Some deadlines for micro and small businesses run through October 17, 2028, while other requirements begin on October 18, 2028.
- Who
- The Indonesian government announced the changes. Susiwijono Moegiarso, secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, explained them.
- What
- Several mandatory halal certification deadlines were extended or shifted to 2028.
- When
- The announcement was reported on October 18, 2026. The new deadlines fall in October 2028.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- The government cited the readiness of the halal ecosystem and feedback from business and industry associations.
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Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 set out the halal certification requirements.
The original deadline for the requirements was due to take effect.
The government explained that it had extended the phased implementation period through an amendment to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024.
The extended phased period ends for micro and small businesses and several product groups.
Requirements begin for certain food-related services and products from abroad.
- Original deadline
- October 18, 2026
- Micro and small businesses
- Phased period extended through October 17, 2028
- Products from abroad
- Requirements begin October 18, 2028
- Product groups
- Natural medicines, quasi-medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, chemical products, genetically engineered products and certain goods
- Regulation amended
- Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024
What people are saying
Based on evaluations and input from business and industry associations, the government considers it necessary to adjust the phased implementation period to provide adequate room to strengthen the ecosystem and prepare all parties involved.
The government remains committed to halal product assurance while ensuring its implementation can run effectively and in line with the readiness of the ecosystem.