Indonesia has introduced updated requirements for halal certification under Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance (GR 42/2024), which replaces the previous Government Regulation No. 39 of 2021 (GR 39/2021). This regulation formalizes the requirement for foreign businesses to obtain halal certification for imported food, beverages, slaughter products, and slaughtering services.
The updated rules outline the process for foreign products to obtain halal certification through an importer or authorized representative based in Indonesia. Certification is required under specific conditions, including:
- The country of origin does not have an accredited halal certification body;
- The foreign halal institution has a mutual recognition agreement with Indonesia but lacks competence to certify the product;
- There is no cooperation or mutual recognition agreement between the foreign halal institution and Indonesia’s BPJPH (Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency); or
- The business voluntarily seeks certification.
Stay updated on these regulatory changes, as they impact foreign businesses operating in Indonesia’s halal market!
