Together with IPB University and IQI (Indonesia Quality Institution), LPH LPPOM (The Halal Inspection Body of The Assessment Institute for Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics) explained the regulations related to the BPJPH halal certification process to 150 professionals in the food and beverage sector and students. This is a form of support for improving the mandatory halal regulations that are increasingly developing in Indonesia.
The Assessment Institute for Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics (LPPOM) explains the mandatory halal certification regulations for food and beverage business actors in Indonesia. This regulation is essential to fulfil the requirements for business actors who want to trade products in Indonesia, where all products that enter, circulate, and are traded must be halal certified, in accordance with Article 160 of Government Regulation (PP) No. 42 of 2024.
The Corporate Secretary Manager of LPPOM, Raafqi Ranasasmita, conveyed this in a series of 2025 National Professional Seminars with the theme “The Role of Laboratory Management Systems on the Halal Certification Process” held by LPPOM in collaboration with IPB University and IQI (Indonesia Quality Institution) on February 15, 2025 at the Zeta Building, IPB University Vocational School, Bogor.
He explained that the obligation for halal-certified products by the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has been in effect since October 17, 2019. In the first stage, this obligation was applied to food and beverage products and slaughtering results and services. This also marks the beginning of the era of mandatory halal in Indonesia as an implementation of Act No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance (UU JPH).
In the second stage, the obligation to be halal certified will begin to be enforced for cosmetic products, chemicals, genetic engineering, traditional medicines, supplements, and consumer goods (including packaging that will end their phase-out period on October 17, 2026. This is continued by the obligation to be halal for over-the-counter drugs that expire in 2029.
“Finally, 2034 is the last deadline for the obligation to have halal certification for drugs, namely for the group of hard drug products (except psychotropics) and medical devices. The scope of the obligation to have halal certification includes services related to drugs, such as maklon services, logistics, and retailers (sales),” said Raafqi.
Although all product categories must be halal certified, his party knows that various business actors will face several challenges when carrying out halal certification. Therefore, Raafqi shared six (6) easy and fast tips for obtaining halal certification.
1. Understand the Regulations and Processes
Understand the applicable rules and regulations, such as the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH), and ensure all administrative documents are complete before applying for halal certification.
2. Form a Halal Management Team
Appoint a competent halal supervisor and an exceptional management team to manage the halal certification process. Provide regular training to the team regarding regulations and the halal certification process.
3. Conduct Internal Audit Simulations before Submission
Conduct halal audit simulations to ensure that all existing production processes are in accordance with halal standards and identify potential cross-contamination risks early on.
4. Use Halal Certified Raw Materials
Ensure that all raw materials have specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), flowcharts, statements or questionnaires free from haram materials and halal certificates recognized by BPJPH and work with suppliers who have a trusted track record.
5. Communicate with BPJPH and LPH (LPPOM)
Build good communication with BPJPH and LPH (LPPOM) to understand the halal certification requirements in Indonesia.
6. Attend Seminars and Training
Constantly update the latest information related to halal certification by attending seminars or socialization held by BPJPH or LPH (LPPOM).
According to government direction, LPPOM makes various efforts to encourage the realization of mandatory halal for all product categories. This is done by educating business actors on a number of programs to make it easier for them to carry out halal certification quickly and easily, including providing free halal certification facilities.
LPPOM also always opens a discussion space for every business actor whose products have not yet been halal certified through the Customer Care service at Call Center 14056 or WhatsApp 0811-1148-696. In addition, you can explore the flow and process of halal certification by attending the Introduction to Halal Certification (PSH) class, which is held routinely every week. Register yourself immediately using the following link: https://halalmui.org/pengenalan-sertifikasi-halal/.
You can check the halalness of the product through the website www.halalmui.org or the Halal MUI application which can be downloaded on the Google Playstore, as well as the BPJPH website https://bpjph.halal.go.id/. Business actors who have cosmetics and have not registered for halal certification immediately register and select LPH LPPOM to conduct halal inspections to comply with the regulations set by the Indonesian government. (ZUL)
