Last reviewed: 8 November 2026
Indonesia has given importers and overseas producers more time. The halal certification requirement for imported food and beverages, which was due to begin in October 2026, will now begin on 18 October 2028.
The change was made by Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026, dated 14 October 2026, which amends Indonesia’s earlier halal regulation.
What has changed
- Imported food, beverages, slaughter products and slaughtering services: the requirement now starts on 18 October 2028.
- The extra halal check on imported products: the regulation also cancels BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026, which had added a halal check on imported products before shipment or customs clearance.
Ordinary import rules still apply, including customs checks, product approvals and labelling.
What hasn’t changed
The extra time doesn’t make every overseas halal certificate acceptable in Indonesia. The certifying body needs to be recognised by BPJPH, Indonesia’s halal authority, for your type of product, and the certificate needs to be registered in Indonesia before the product is distributed.
If your product already carries a halal label in Indonesia, it’s worth checking with your importer that it meets the current labelling rules.
What Australian exporters can do now
- Talk to your Indonesian importer about what they need from you and when.
- Check that your halal certifier is recognised by BPJPH for your product type. NHASA is approved by BPJPH.
- Use the extra time to get your halal system in place, so certification isn’t a last-minute job.
BPJPH is expected to update its detailed rules, so some of the practical steps may change. We’ll update this post when they do.
Exporting to Indonesia? See halal requirements for exporting to Indonesia, apply online or contact us.