HalalHub.vn · Weekly briefing · 30 October 2026
(HalalHub.vn) – The final week of October brought four notable developments: Indonesia confirmed the revocation of pre-shipment Halal inspection rules for imports, Malaysia launched the Global Halal School alongside Budget 2027 support, Da Nang sought solutions for Halal tourism, and Hong Kong prepared to award its first Q-Halal labels.
Four notable Halal stories of the week. Graphic: HalalHub.vn.
1. Indonesia: Pre-shipment inspection regulation revoked
According to a statement from the LPPOM inspection institute published on Salaam Gateway, Indonesia’s adjustment of Halal certification deadlines also revokes BPJPH Regulation No. 4/2026 on inspections of imported Halal products. The latest GAIN report from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) likewise states in its title that Indonesia has formally delayed Halal certification deadlines and revoked Halal pre-shipment inspection requirements.
The requirement for an inspection report (LPPH) for each shipment in the exporting country, which had applied since September 2026, is therefore no longer in force. The mandatory certification deadline for imported food under PP 40/2026 is 18 October 2028.
| 🔄 UPDATE HalalHub.vn’s analysis on 28 October stated that an instrument revoking BPJPH Regulation No. 4/2026 had not been located. The revocation has now been confirmed by the two independent sources cited above. Businesses should still check each shipment’s documentation requirements with their importer. |
The National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Food imports into Indonesia no longer require Halal pre-shipment inspection. Illustrative photo: Unsplash.
2. Malaysia: Global Halal School and first-time certification grants
On 27 October, Minister Zulkifli Hasan launched the Global Halal School at the 2026 National Halal Executives Conference in Bangi. Malaysia’s Budget 2027 provides matching grants of up to RM5,000 for small and medium enterprises seeking first-time Halal certification and RM25,000 for Halal cosmetics and pharmaceutical businesses. HalalHub.vn published a detailed article on 29 October.
3. Da Nang: Seeking solutions for Halal tourism
An international workshop in Da Nang on 27 October identified a bottleneck: the city welcomed 7.6 million international visitor arrivals in 2025 but relatively few Muslim travelers because food, accommodation and specialized services were insufficient. The city encourages businesses to apply TCVN 14230:2024.
4. Hong Kong: Q-Halal Mark to be awarded for the first time on 25 November
The Hong Kong Q-Mark Council’s Q-Halal Mark will be included for the first time in the annual Q-Mark award ceremony on 25 November 2026. Only restaurants already Halal-certified by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong may apply. The Hong Kong Tourism Board covers 50% of Halal certification application fees, capped at HKD5,000, for certificates issued by 31 December 2026.
| 📌 WEEKLY TAKEAWAYS Indonesia: Halal pre-shipment inspection no longer applies; mandatory certification for imported food begins on 18 October 2028. Malaysia: the government directly supports certification costs for small businesses. Tourism: Da Nang and Hong Kong are both expanding services for Muslim travelers, creating demand for Halal ingredients. |
| 🇻🇳 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BUSINESSES Procedures for Indonesia are lighter in the short term, but the destination remains unchanged. Businesses should use the time saved to select the right certification body with a BPJPH recognition agreement and prepare registration before the 2028 deadline. |
Glossary
BPJPH: Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency.
LPPH: the Halal inspection report for each imported shipment under BPJPH Regulation No. 4/2026, now revoked.
LPPOM: Indonesia’s longest-established Halal inspection institute.
Q-Mark: Hong Kong’s quality mark system; Q-Halal Mark is a label for Halal-compliant restaurants and services.
TCVN 14230:2024: Vietnam’s national standard for Muslim-friendly tourism services.
References
Legal texts and official sources
Hong Kong Q-Mark Council – Q-Mark Halal Scheme
Press and industry analysis (secondary sources, cited as published)
Bernama – Budget 2027 Initiatives To Boost Halal Industry, Expand Global Markets - Zulkifli
Da Nang Newspaper – Connecting international experience to promote Halal tourism in Da Nang
Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners – Hong Kong restaurants halal certification funding scheme
Illustrative photo: Unsplash (Unsplash License). Graphic: HalalHub.vn.
HalalHub.vn · Published on 30 October 2026 · Legal information checked as of 30 October 2026; regulations may change. Consult official sources before making decisions.
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