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.

by Azmi Anees1 min readWritten on 20th October 2026 and Updated on 21st October 2026

REGULATORY CIRCULAR | October 17, 2026

The American Halal Foundation (AHF) wishes to inform stakeholders that the Government of Indonesia announced on October 16, 2026 an extension of the mandatory halal certification timeline for specified product and service categories previously scheduled for October 2026.

For affected categories, the transition period will run through October 17, 2028, with mandatory implementation beginning October 18, 2028, as outlined in the government announcement.

Categories not covered by the announcement

Imported food, beverages, slaughter products, and slaughtering services.
Food, beverages, slaughter products, and slaughtering services supplied by Indonesian micro and small businesses; and related food, beverage, and slaughter-product services other than slaughtering services, as specified in the announcement.

Regulatory implementation

The government also announced that implementing rules will be aligned with the changes to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 and that BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 concerning conformity assurance for imported halal products will be repealed. Further implementation details remain subject to the official regulations. The extension applies to the specified categories; other timelines continue according to their applicable requirements.

Guidance for AHF clients and exporters

The AHF recommends using the additional time to complete ingredient and supplier reviews and coordinate applicable Indonesian registration requirements with importers.

For assistance assessing how the announced extension affects your products or planning your certification, please contact your AHF representative or AHF customer support through info@halalfoundation.org.

American Halal Foundation

Source: Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, Press Release HM.02.04/361/SET.M.EKON.3/10/2026, October 16, 2026.
https://www.ekon.go.id/publikasi/detail/7161/pemerintah-sesuaikan-masa-penahapan-kewajiban-bersertifikat-halal-dengan-memperhatikan-kesiapan-ekosistem-dan-pemangku-kepentingan

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Azmi Anees

Azmi Anees is a certification and compliance specialist working with the American Halal Foundation, where he focuses on global halal certification programs, integrated audits, and market-access strategy for food, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and ingredient manufacturers. He has worked closely with multinational brands and SMEs across North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His insights emphasize on practical guidance for manufacturers looking to achieve halal compliance while improving operational efficiency and global market reach.

Published: October 20, 2026
Updated: October 21, 2026

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