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The 2026 Halal certification map for Vietnamese goods: which door to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Gulf?

2026 is a pivotal year in the Halal market for Vietnamese businesses: Decree 127/2026/ND-CP creates a dedicated legal framework for Halal, Indonesia makes certification mandatory from 18 October 2026, Malaysia recognises more Vietnamese certification bodies and the Gulf tightens its lists of accepted bodies. This article sets out the “rules of the game” in each market so businesses can choose the right door.

5 days left: Indonesia makes Halal certification mandatory from 18 October 2026, including imports

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) insists there will be no postponement. From 18 October 2026, imported food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and many consumer goods sold in Indonesia must be Halal-certified. Vietnamese exporters to this market of more than 280 million people need to review their paperwork now.

HALAL HUB VIETNAM VISITS COMMONWEALTH KOKUBU LOGISTICS IN SINGAPORE: EXPLORING ADVANCED COLD CHAIN AND AUTOMATED WAREHOUSING SOLUTIONS

Halal Hub Vietnam visits Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics in Singapore to explore automated warehousing, cold chain technology, and Halal food supply chain opportunities.

HALAL HUB VIETNAM VISITS HOUSE BRAND MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN SINGAPORE: EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HALAL FOOD AND MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Ho Chi Minh City implements Decree 127/2026: Halal certification is the beginning; maintaining it is the challenge

(HalalHub.vn) – On 21 October 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Sub-department of Standards, Metrology and Quality held a conference on implementing Decree 127/2026/ND-CP on quality management and development policies for Halal products and services. The key message was that businesses must maintain Halal controls throughout the chain, from ingredients to distribution, including after certification has been granted.

Beyond the certificate: How can businesses maintain Halal compliance and protect market access?

(HalalHub.vn) – Many businesses see obtaining Halal certification as crossing the finish line. In practice, domestic regulators and importing markets are shifting their focus to post-certification surveillance: ingredient changes require review, periodic assessments are based on risk, and violations can lead to certificate withdrawal. This article examines the life cycle of a Halal certificate and the most common compliance pitfalls for businesses.

Halal weekly briefing, 19–26 October: Indonesia confirms extension for small businesses as Gulf prepares tighter standards

(HalalHub.vn) – Over the past week, several developments in regional Halal markets have drawn the attention of Vietnamese businesses: Indonesia continued to clarify the postponement of mandatory Halal certification, Ho Chi Minh City implemented Decree 127/2026, and the Gulf region is finalizing an update to its Halal food standard. HalalHub.vn summarizes the main points.

A wider gateway to the Gulf for Vietnamese goods: HALCERT gains GAC accreditation as GSO 2055-1 prepares to change

(HalalHub.vn) – With the Vietnam–UAE CEPA in force since February 2026 and Vietnam’s National Halal Certification Center (HALCERT) accredited by the GCC Accreditation Center (GAC), Vietnamese goods have more favorable conditions for entering Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. At the same time, Gulf countries are updating their Halal food standard with stricter requirements. This article examines the opportunities, emerging requirements and steps businesses can take.

Ho Chi Minh City helps businesses use the UAE CEPA: Tariff cuts do not ensure clearance, Halal is a mandatory condition

(HalalHub.vn) – On 23 October 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade held a workshop to help businesses use the Vietnam–UAE CEPA. The message emphasized was that tariff preferences do not guarantee easy customs clearance and that, for food, Halal certification recognized by the UAE is mandatory.