Indonesia postpones mandatory halal certification to 2028
The Indonesian government has decided to postpone the mandatory halal certification for clothing, cosmetics, and certain consumer goods, originally scheduled to begin on October 18, 2026, to October 17, 2028, due to requests from the business community and gaps in preparation processes.
The Indonesian government has delayed the effective date of the mandatory halal certification, which covers a wide range of products from clothing to cosmetics. The regulation, which was expected to start on October 18, 2026, was moved to October 17, 2028, with an official announcement made on October 16.
The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the decision to postpone was made due to intense demands from the business world and the fact that preparations for the certification system have not yet been completed. The regulation covers imported food and beverages, as well as cosmetics, health supplements, and various consumer goods containing animal-derived ingredients.
The decision was criticized by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) on the grounds of consumer protection. This development, which closely concerns companies exporting from Turkey to Indonesia, provides Turkish exporters with an additional two-year period to complete their certification processes.