Indonesia Halal Certification Extension to October 2028
Indonesia has extended mandatory halal certification for specified product and service categories to October 2028. See which categories are excluded and what AHF clients should do.
Read MoreAHF, backed by international accreditations, is offering globally recognized halal certification for UK manufacturers and brands. AHF is one of the most reliable symbols of halal compliance for food & beverage, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
Everything is halal except for ABCD, which is considered non-halal (haram):
Halal certification is growing steadily in demand across the United Kingdom as Muslim consumers expand their purchasing power, major retailers increase halal listings, and more brands look to halal to unlock new domestic and export opportunities. Here are some of the key benefits:
In England & Wales alone, 3.9 million people (6.5%) identified as Muslim in the 2021 Census. So halal isn't "niche" in the UK anymore, rather a mainstream demand in many categories.
The halal certification logo acts as a recognizable signal of assurance for halal consumers. Halal certification makes it easier to win listings with supermarkets, wholesalers, distributors, and large caterers because it reduces "is this really halal?".
If you export (or want to), halal certification is often a prerequisite, and many markets care about which certification body issued it. For example, the UAE publishes a list of registered/accepted halal certification bodies.
American Halal Foundation (AHF) is a leading globally accredited Halal certification provider - with over $1 Billion + in revenue growth achieved by businesses through its certifications.
The north star of AHF certification is Universal Consumer Acceptance. AHF uniquely certifies to the highest halal standards acceptable to all 2 billion halal consumers.
Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)
Indonesia
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)
Malaysia
World Halal Food Council (WHFC)
Global
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)
Thailand
GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)
Saudi Arabia
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)
Singapore
Saudi Halal CenterSaudi Arabia
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaHalal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)IndonesiaThe Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)MalaysiaWorld Halal Food Council (WHFC)GlobalThe Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)ThailandGCC Accreditation Center (GAC)Saudi ArabiaMajlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)SingaporeSaudi Halal CenterSaudi ArabiaSaudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaHalal certification is now a tool for companies to gain strategic advantage by unlocking new retail channels and strengthening export readiness. To learn more about the halal certification process and requirements in the UK, get in touch with AHF's United Kingdom based office by filling out the form below.
Indonesia has extended mandatory halal certification for specified product and service categories to October 2028. See which categories are excluded and what AHF clients should do.
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On 19 February 2026, the USTR announced a new trade deal with Indonesia which it states will eliminate over 99% of trade barriers for U.S. products. Recent developments in the evolving U.S.–Indonesia trade relationship are expected to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries while reinforcing the importance of halal compliance for consumer products entering
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Tampa, Florida - 10/28/2025 - The American Halal Foundation (AHF), one of the most recognized halal certification bodies globally, is proud to announce that it has officially received accreditation for GSO 2055-2 and UAE.S/GSO 2055-2 from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) under the UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT). This accreditation marks
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