Registering for a Halal Certificate is no longer just a formality — it’s the key to consumer trust and a ticket to penetrating national and global markets.
With the latest regulations from the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), every business owner is REQUIRED to have a halal certificate before their products are distributed.
This article will guide you step by step: from how to obtain a halal certificate, how to process it, and how to determine the validity period of the halal certificate, so your business will gain trust and be ready to go global.
What is Halal Certification?
Halal certification is an official verification process that ensures products meet halal standards as defined by Islamic law.
BPJPH issues this certificate in collaboration with the Halal Inspection Body (LPH) and the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI).
By having a halal certificate, your business:
- ✅ Increases the trust of Muslim and non-Muslim consumers
- ✅ Complies with mandatory product distribution regulations
- ✅ Increases competitiveness in the national and export markets
Why Should You Register for a Halal Certificate Immediately?
Imagine your competitors have already affixed the halal logo to their product packaging, but you haven’t. Who will buyers choose first?
⚠️ Fact: BPJPH data shows that more than 1 million MSME products are competing to obtain halal certification before the mandatory period is fully effective.
Delaying means missing out on potentially significant revenue.
Therefore, registering for a halal certificate now is a strategic step to secure your brand’s market position.
How to Register for a Halal Certificate (Step by Step)
Here’s a complete guide on how to officially obtain a halal certificate through BPJPH:
1️. Prepare Business Documents
Prepare the following documents:
- NIB (Business Identification Number)
- Product & raw material data
- Production process
- Business actor data
- Product label
2. Choose an Application Scheme
There are two types:
- Regular Halal Certification (paid, fast, guaranteed results)
- Free Halal Certification (Self-Declare) specifically for small, low-risk MSMEs
Although there are free halal certification programs, many business owners choose the regular program because it is more secure, faster, and without long queues.
Don’t let your business momentum be delayed just because the free program queue hasn’t been verified.
3️. Use a Halal Certification Assistant
You can enlist the help of a halal certification assistant — an expert who will help prepare all the documents and connect you with the LPH and BPJPH to register for halal certification.
A halal assistant will ensure:
- Your documents are complete
- The audit process runs smoothly
- Your product is approved quickly
- The Role of Food Testing Labs in Halal Certification
Did you know? One crucial stage is material testing in a food testing lab. This lab ensures:
- No haram ingredients (such as pork or alcohol)
- The production process is safe and compliant with Sharia law
BPJPH collaborates with accredited food testing laboratories, such as:
- LPPOM MUI Laboratory
- Sucofindo
- Balai Besar POM
You can check the list of official halal laboratories on the halal.go.id website.
How to Apply for a Halal Certificate Online
The process for applying for a halal certificate is now more straightforward because it can be done through the SIHALAL system at ptsp.halal.go.id
Steps:
- Register for a SIHALAL account
- Fill in product data and upload documents
- Select LPH & companion
- Wait for the audit and verification process
- The halal certificate is issued (digital + physical)
Halal Certificate Validity Period
Starting in 2024, according to the new policy, the halal certificate will be valid for life,
as long as there are no changes to the ingredients, product, or production process.
This means you only need to register once for life — as long as the product remains the same, the halal certificate remains valid.
Significant Benefits of Registering for Halal Certification
1. Upgrade Your Brand
The halal logo increases product credibility and sales value.
2. Easily Access Large Marketplaces & Retailers
Shopee, Tokopedia, and Indomaret require halal labels for the F&B category.
3. Increase Revenue
Consumers tend to choose halal-certified products — research shows a 40% increase in revenue after certification.
4. Wider Export Access
Muslim countries like Malaysia and the Middle East require official BPJPH halal certification.
Manage Halal Certification with Expert Assistance
If you find the online process complicated, use an experienced halal certification assistant.
They will assist you from start to finish until your halal certificate is issued — fast, easy, and 100% official.
“We help you manage everything from A-Z, so you can focus on selling — we’ll take care of the halal process.”
Contact our team now to check your product’s halal readiness for FREE before the application process begins.
Register for Halal Certification now and ensure BPJPH officially recognizes your product.
