HalalHub.vn · In-depth analysis · 28 October 2026
(HalalHub.vn) – Indonesia has issued Government Regulation No. 40/2026 (PP 40/2026), amending PP 42/2024 on implementing Halal product assurance. The regulation formalizes the postponement of the mandatory deadline for imported food to 18 October 2028, but not every product group receives an extension. This article examines the new product-specific timeline and proposes a 24-month plan for Vietnamese exporters.
Indonesia’s mandatory Halal certification timeline following PP 40/2026. Graphic: HalalHub.vn, compiled from BPJPH, LPPOM MUI, Katadata, AHP and ChemLinked.
1. From announcement to legal instrument
Central Jakarta, Indonesia. PP 40/2026 formalizes the new mandatory Halal timeline in the world’s most populous Muslim market. Illustrative photo: Unsplash.
On 16 October 2026, Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced the postponement of mandatory Halal certification for several product groups, just two days before the 18 October 2026 deadline that authorities had previously said would remain unchanged. According to sources summarizing the regulation, PP 40/2026 was signed and took effect on 14 October 2026. Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) subsequently published the detailed product-specific timeline.
| 🔄 INFORMATION UPDATE In its article published on 26 October, HalalHub.vn stated that the amendment to PP 42/2024 had not yet been published. It has now been published as PP 40/2026. The information in this article supersedes the corresponding earlier content. |
2. The new timeline by product group
| Product group | New mandatory deadline | Change from PP 42/2024 |
| Food, beverages and slaughter products from medium-sized and large domestic businesses | In effect since 18 October 2024 | Unchanged |
| Food, beverages and slaughter products from domestic micro and small enterprises (UMK) | 17 October 2028 | Extended by two years |
| Foreign food, beverages, slaughter products and slaughter services | 18 October 2028 | Extended by two years; linked to progress on mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) |
| Herbal medicines, quasi-pharmaceuticals, health supplements, cosmetics, chemicals, genetically modified products, certain consumer goods and Class A medical devices | 17 October 2028 | Extended by two years |
| Over-the-counter medicines and Class B medical devices | 17 October 2029 | Unchanged |
| Prescription medicines, excluding psychotropic medicines, and Class C medical devices | 17 October 2034 | Unchanged |
Source: HalalHub.vn, compiled from BPJPH, LPPOM MUI, Katadata, AHP (22 October 2026) and ChemLinked. Businesses should consult Articles 160 and 161 of PP 40/2026 before making decisions.
Notably, the deadline for imported goods is linked to the completion of mutual recognition agreements between BPJPH and foreign certification bodies. In other words, Indonesia is allowing more time to build a recognized certification network, rather than relaxing the requirements.
According to a GAIN report by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS), the postponement effectively maintains the status quo: imported meat and dairy products still require Halal certification as before. The report also says Indonesia will revoke the Halal pre-shipment inspection requirement under BPJPH Regulation No. 4/2026. HalalHub.vn has not located an official revocation instrument; businesses should confirm requirements with their importer before each shipment.
A food market in Indonesia. Imported food and beverages must have Halal certification recognized by BPJPH from 18 October 2028. Illustrative photo: Unsplash.
3. Three misconceptions to avoid
| ⚠️ DO NOT MISREAD PP 40/2026 ‘Indonesia has dropped the Halal requirement’: FALSE. Law 33/2014 on Halal product assurance remains in place; PP 40/2026 only adjusts transition deadlines. ‘We need not act until 2028’: FALSE. Meat and dairy still require certification as before; importers and retailers may require certification before the legal deadline. Certification and registration commonly take months. ‘Any certificate will do’: FALSE. Imported goods need certification from a body that has signed an MRA with BPJPH, and the certificate must be registered in Indonesia before the goods circulate. |
“The adjustment is not a reason to postpone Halal certification until the final deadline.” – BPJPH, in its message accompanying the PP 40/2026 timeline announcement (translated from Indonesian by HalalHub.vn).
Three misconceptions to avoid when reading PP 40/2026. Graphic: HalalHub.vn.
4. How are Vietnamese businesses affected?
Cosmetics are among the products whose mandatory Halal certification deadline has been extended to 17 October 2028. This group includes many ingredients requiring origin traceability. Illustrative photo: Unsplash.
Processed food, beverages, seasonings, confectionery and processed agricultural products: approximately 24 additional months are available, but businesses should use this time to select a certification body with an MRA with BPJPH.
Meat, dairy and animal products: there is no compliance gap; existing Halal requirements continue to apply.
Cosmetics, health supplements and herbal medicines: the new deadline is 17 October 2028. These products contain many ingredients requiring traceability, including gelatin, collagen, glycerin, animal extracts and alcohol, so formulations should be reviewed early.
Pharmaceuticals and medical devices: longer timelines apply, in 2029 and 2034, but documentation is complex and should be included in medium-term product planning.
5. A 24-month action plan
| Phase | Actions |
| Q4 2026 – Q1 2027 | List products exported to Indonesia, identify each product’s category and deadline, and ask the importer about current requirements. |
| Q2 – Q3 2027 | Review ingredients and suppliers; identify a certification body with a BPJPH MRA using the official list; prepare the Halal assurance system. |
| Q4 2027 – Q2 2028 | Complete assessment and certification; work with the importer to register the certificate through SIHALAL; prepare labels and the Halal logo under Indonesian rules. |
| Before 18 October 2028 | Complete registration for the entire product range, test a shipment, and maintain surveillance and timely recertification. |
Source: proposed by HalalHub.vn based on PP 40/2026 and BPJPH’s imported-product registration procedures. Actual timing depends on the certification body and importer.
A 24-month plan to prepare Halal certification and registration for exports to Indonesia. Graphic: HalalHub.vn.
6. Conclusion
PP 40/2026 provides a limited preparation window rather than a Halal compliance holiday. Businesses that use these 24 months to select the right certification body, standardize ingredients and complete registration will be better positioned to enter Indonesia when the new deadline arrives. Businesses waiting until 2028 to begin may face application bottlenecks as thousands of exporters from multiple countries submit documents near the deadline.
Glossary
PP (Peraturan Pemerintah): Indonesian Government Regulation. PP 42/2024 implements Law 33/2014 on Halal product assurance; PP 40/2026 amends PP 42/2024.
BPJPH: Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency, the state authority managing Halal certification.
SIHALAL: BPJPH’s online system for certification applications and registration of foreign Halal certificates.
UMK: micro and small enterprises under Indonesia’s classification.
MRA (mutual recognition agreement): an agreement allowing BPJPH to accept Halal certificates issued by a foreign body.
Class A, B and C medical devices: classifications in increasing order of risk.
LPPOM MUI: Indonesia’s longest-established Halal inspection body, affiliated with the Indonesian Ulema Council.
References
Legal texts and official sources
LPPOM MUI – PP Nomor 40 Tahun 2026, Ini Jadwal Relaksasi Wajib Halal
Press and industry analysis (secondary sources, cited as published)
ANTARA – RI extends halal certification mandate for select sectors to Oct. 2028
The Jakarta Post – Government extends some halal certification deadlines to 2028
Katadata – Pemerintah Tunda Kewajiban Sertifikasi Halal hingga 2028
AHP – Client Update, 22 October 2026
ChemLinked – Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026
CIRS Group – Indonesia Extends Halal Certification Deadline to October 2028
FoodNavigator – Indonesia delays halal law again: Will industry ever be ready?
Illustrative photos: Unsplash (Unsplash License). Graphics: HalalHub.vn.
HalalHub.vn · Published on 28 October 2026 · Legal information checked as of 28 October 2026; regulations may change. Consult official sources before making decisions.
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