Products sold in Indonesia must be halal certified unless they contain ingredients or materials that are not permissible under Islamic requirements. Products that do not qualify for halal certification must be labelled as non-halal.

In general, obtaining halal certification involves submitting product and ingredient information through the Indonesian government's Halal Information System (SIHALAL) portal, followed by an audit to verify compliance with halal requirements. Further information is available at: https://insightof.id/halal-certification-indonesia-guide/

The mandatory halal certification law, enacted on 17 October 2014, has been expanded to cover a wider range of products, effective 18 October 2026.
(Law No. 33 of 2014, Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024)

Phase 1: Food and Beverage Products

Mandatory halal certification applies to food and beverage products, relevant raw materials, food additives and processing aids, as well as slaughtered products and slaughtering services. The requirement has applied to medium and large businesses since 18 October 2024. For micro and small businesses, the transition period ends on 17 October 2026, with mandatory compliance taking effect on 18 October 2026.

Phase 2: Expanded Product Categories

From 18 October 2026, the regime will also extend to a broader range of products, including, among others, cosmetics, chemical and genetically engineered products, natural medicines, drugs and health supplements, clothing and accessories, household health supplies, household appliances, Islamic religious articles, stationery and office supplies, and certain medical devices.

Note to Trademark Owners

Importantly, halal certification is not a prerequisite for filing or registering a trademark in Indonesia.

However, trademark owners should take halal certification and labelling requirements into account when developing branding, packaging and market-entry strategies for Indonesia. While trademark registration and halal certification are separate regulatory processes, businesses should ensure that all required halal certification and labelling requirements are addressed before the relevant products are marketed or sold in Indonesia.