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ARTICLE · 21 OCTOBER 2026

Indonesia To Extend Halal Certification Deadline To October 2028

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Under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance, several product categories were scheduled to be subject to mandatory halal certification from October 17, 2026.

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Indonesia has officially extended the mandatory halal certification deadline for certain product categories to October 2028.

Under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance, several product categories were scheduled to be subject to mandatory halal certification from October 17, 2026. However, the deadlines are now expected to be extended for another two years, following a press release from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announcing that an amendment to the regulation reflecting the new deadlines is to be issued soon.

Revised Deadlines

The extended deadlines apply to the following product categories:

  • For imported food products, beverages, slaughter products, and slaughter services, the deadline has been extended to October 18, 2028.

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