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 More1 in every 4 consumers globally adheres to halal! AHF's globally recognized halal certification enables U.S businesses to tap into one of the fastest-growing consumer segments within North America.
Everything is halal except for ABCD, which is considered non-halal (haram):
From one of the first Halal audits ever conducted in 1983 to recognition in 180+ countries today, American Halal Foundation is the leading ISO compliant halal certification body in the USA.
AHF's primary aim is to help U.S businesses meet regulatory requirements, widen consumer base, and enhance brand reputation to access new revenue opportunities through AHF's trusted halal certification.
Halal Certification is an official recognition that a product, service, or facility complies with Islamic dietary laws and ethical guidelines as outlined under Islamic dietary guidelines.
The term Halal means "permissible" or "lawful" in Arabic. This certification is crucial for Muslim consumers who seek assurance that the products they consume or use meet the religious requirements of their faith.
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 ArabiaGet in touch with AHF to explore or learn more about obtaining halal certification for your products. Call our U.S compliance team at +1-(630)-759-4981 or directly qualify your products for halal here.
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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