In an effort to strengthen synergy between stakeholders to ensure cosmetic products are not only halal, but also safe and of high quality (thayyib), LPH LPPOM collaborated with various parties, such as the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), Customs and Excise, BPJPH (Halal Product Assurance Agency), and PERKOSMI (Indonesian Cosmetics Companies Association) to build a shared understanding of halal regulations and standards in this sector.
Through a seminar titled “Integrated Solutions: Regulatory Synergy for the Beauty Industry Revolution,” LPH LPPOM invited cosmetic industry players to improve their understanding and compliance with halal regulations and play an active role in realizing a competitive beauty industry that complies with halal principles. The Halal Audit Quality Board of LPH LPPOM, Dr. Ir. Mulyorini Rahayuningsih Hilwan, M.Si., conveyed this during a seminar organized by LPH LPPOM (Indonesian Food and Drug Authority) during the Cosmobeaute 2025 exhibition in collaboration with PT. Pamerindo Indonesia on October 9, 2025, in Hall 7, ICE BSD City, South Tangerang.
Cosmetics are a product widely used by both men and women. In Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country, the issue of halal cosmetic products is crucial. The Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI), through its Fatwa Commission, has issued several fatwas regarding the halal status of cosmetics, including MUI Fatwa Number 26 of 2013 concerning Halal Cosmetics, which serves as a primary reference for establishing halal standards in this sector.
However, in its implementation, businesses often face administrative and technical challenges, particularly in the halal certification process. One of the most common obstacles is the difficulty in tracing the origin of raw materials, especially those sourced from abroad. This process requires complete and transparent documentation to ensure the halal status of ingredients can be fully verified.
“Many cosmetic ingredients come from foreign suppliers, who only list their trade names without detailing the source of the ingredients. Therefore, ensuring the completeness of supporting documents is a major challenge for businesses,” said Mulyorini.
Meanwhile, Dr. M. Fariza Y. Irawady, S.E., M.M., an Expert in Communication and Public Relations at BPJPH, stated that cosmetics are one of the products that must be halal certified if they wish to continue being distributed and traded in Indonesia. This aligns with the mandate of Act No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance, which stipulates that all products entering, circulating, and traded within Indonesia must be halal certified, including cosmetic products.
She also added that this obligation applies not only to domestic producers but also to imported products, requiring close collaboration between regulators, businesses, and certification bodies to ensure compliance with this regulation.
“More than just fulfilling obligations, halal certification also serves as a guarantee of consumer confidence in the safety and cleanliness of a product. Amidst growing public awareness of the importance of products that are not only halal according to Islamic law, halal certification also increases product competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
Dr. Fariza emphasized that businesses that are proactive in ensuring the halal status of their products will be better prepared to face market challenges and seize opportunities in the rapidly growing Muslim consumer segment.
On the same occasion, the Director of Cosmetics Supervision at BPOM, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Kusuma Dewa, S.Si., Apt., MPPM, emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration in supervising the cosmetics industry. He stated that supervision cannot be carried out sectorally but requires a pentahelix approach involving five elements: academics, business actors, government, the public, and the media.
“The goal is not only to protect consumers from risky products, but also to create a healthy and fair industrial climate. “With the rise in violations amidst rapid industrial growth, synergy between all parties is key to maintaining product quality and safety on the market,” Bagus emphasized.
As a concrete form of support for industry players, particularly MSMEs, the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) is also providing various facilities, ranging from regulatory relaxation and education to strengthening cooperation with other agencies such as Customs, Excise, BPJPH, and LPPOM.
“Through risk-based supervision and adaptive regulations, BPOM is committed to encouraging the Indonesian cosmetics industry to grow more innovative, safe, and competitive, both in the local and global markets,” he concluded.
The Head of Licensing and Facilities Section III of the Banten Customs and Excise Regional Office, Mukmin Setyo Sudarmo, highlighted the increasing risk of illegal cosmetic products entering the Indonesian market. Although cosmetics are not medicines, they remain under the supervision of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), while Customs and Excise oversees border controls and collects import duties and taxes. The government is committed to protecting the domestic industry from dangerous, unsafe, or competitively damaging products.
Mukmin urged the public and businesses to be more careful when bringing in or importing cosmetics from abroad, paying attention to personal use, reasonable quantities, and value limits (USD 500 for passengers, USD 3 for shipments). “The use of the All Indonesian Customs application is also recommended to ensure compliance and ensure that products in circulation are safe and meet standards,” said Mukmin.
According to Riva Dwitya Akhmad, Head of the Scientific Technical & Halal Task Force of PERKOSMI, almost all of the raw materials and packaging used in cosmetics are sourced abroad. This presents a challenge for businesses, especially in meeting halal certification requirements. One of the main challenges is ensuring the halalness of ingredients throughout the supply chain, given the complexity and lack of transparency of information from foreign suppliers.
“We continue to conduct ongoing outreach to all PERKOSMI members to improve their understanding and ability to properly fulfill their halal certification obligations,” explained Riva. She added that education and mentoring are key to enabling businesses to carry out the certification process more effectively and comply with established standards.
With these efforts, it is hoped that Indonesian cosmetics industry players will not only be able to guarantee halal products but also increase their competitiveness in both domestic and global markets, while building consumer trust, who are increasingly aware of the importance of halal and quality products.
As part of its efforts to increase halal literacy among businesses, LPPOM presents the educational program “Halal On 30” — a short, 30-minute learning session that helps you easily understand the halal certification process. This program, accessible online at bit.ly/HalalOn30, provides a quick way to familiarize yourself with BPJPH’s halal standards.
Now, LPPOM is also strengthening its services for the cosmetics industry through the LPPOM MUI Laboratory, which provides integrated testing—from halal certification to product safety. Accredited by KAN (National Accreditation Agency), the laboratory is ready to assist the industry in meeting quality and safety standards. Its services include halal testing, food safety testing, and testing for contaminants such as 1,4-dioxane in cosmetics, as well as various other tests relevant to the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Interested in ensuring your cosmetic products are truly halal, safe, and thayyib? Visit https://e-halallab.com for complete information about testing services, or follow our latest updates on Instagram @lab.lppommui. Together with LPPOM, create cosmetic products that not only enhance beauty but also bring goodness and blessings. (ZUL)
