By October 2026, all cosmetic products distributed in Indonesia will be required to have halal certification. BPJPH is currently preparing special guidelines to prepare the cosmetics industry for this regulation. Not only is it a regulator, but the LPH LPPOM also plays a strategic role by providing various programs to help business actors understand the BPJPH halal certification process more quickly and easily.
In October 2026, the second phase of mandatory halal certification will be implemented, including cosmetics. This provision is mandated by Act No. 33 of 2014 concerning the Halal Product Assurance Act, the implementation of which is further regulated through various regulations of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH).
This emphasizes that not only food and beverages, but also medicines, consumer goods, and cosmetics must meet halal standards to be legally distributed in Indonesia.
Head of the Deputy for Halal Registration and Certification at BPJPH, Dr. H. Mamat Salamet Burhanudin, M.Ag., emphasized that his office is currently preparing halal certification guidelines specifically for cosmetics. “Cosmetics are among the goods subject to mandatory halal certification. To ensure that business owners have clear guidelines for halal certification, we are preparing these specific guidelines,” he said.
He added that cosmetics have actually been included in the mandatory halal category since the issuance of Act No. 33 of 2014. However, the government has granted a relaxation period until October 2026. This period should be used by business owners to prepare. “The halal certification obligation has been in place since 2014, but its implementation has been gradual. Cosmetics entered the mandatory halal phase in 2026,” Mamat explained.
In preparing these guidelines, BPJPH involved various ministries and institutions, including the National Standardization Agency (BSN), the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, the National Committee for Sharia Economics and Finance (KNEKS), and the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). Once the government-level guidelines are finalized, they will be distributed to Halal Inspection Body (LPH), including LPPOM, and other parties involved in the cosmetics sector.
The urgency of these guidelines is heightened by the growing trend of using facial and body care products in Indonesia. From teenagers to adults, people are increasingly addicted to cosmetics, especially skincare products that claim to brighten and “glow” the face. Mamat emphasized that the government has an obligation to protect consumers by ensuring that the products they use are truly halal.
“Dissemination and education are necessary for cosmetics companies, as approximately 85–90% of their raw materials are still imported. Although the halal certification period for imported products is relaxed until 2026, we still urge companies to prepare for halal certification as early as possible, either through BPJPH or through institutions in their countries of origin,” said Mamat.
These halal guidelines for cosmetics apply not only to domestic producers but also to imported products. Therefore, all cosmetics sold in Indonesia after October 2026 must be halal-certified. “We don’t want problems to arise and requests for further relaxation to arise. We want all parties to be prepared early,” he emphasized.
The BPJPH’s primary focus on the halal cosmetics guidelines remains the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH). This includes business commitment, assurance of the halal nature of raw materials, compliance with sharia principles in production processes, and ongoing evaluation. This includes regulations on product names that must not conflict with Islamic values or customary norms.
Mamat stated that the diverse characteristics of cosmetic products necessitate specific guidelines. For example, they determine whether a product is a cosmetic or a skincare product, and which ingredients must be certified. “We are targeting completion of these guidelines before 2026 so they can be implemented immediately after receiving leadership approval,” he added.
LPPOM, as one of the LPHs, plays a crucial role in supporting the halal certification process. The LPPOM is pushing for the implementation of mandatory halal regulations, as set out in Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024, including for cosmetic products. One step is to provide a discussion forum through the Halal On 30 program, accessible at bit.ly/HalalOn30. This practical solution helps the cosmetics industry, especially those still unfamiliar with it, understand the certification process without sacrificing significant time.
With collaboration between regulators, LPH, and the industry, the government hopes the implementation of halal requirements will run smoothly. “We want this regulation to be effective, so there is no longer any reason to delay. All parties must be prepared early,” concluded Mamat.
Ultimately, compliance with mandatory halal certification is not just a regulatory requirement, but also a form of protection for Muslim consumers and an opportunity to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian cosmetic products in the global market. (***)
Source: https://halalmui.org/jurnal-halal/175/
