Breaking News: Indonesia Destroys Pork-Contaminated Products

Breaking news: Indonesia destroys previously Halal-certified products found to contain porcine elements.

BPJPH head witnesses destruction of pork-contaminated products.

Indonesia is destroying previously Halal-certified processed food products that were found to contain pork or pork-derived ingredients.

In May this year, PT Catur Global Sukses destroyed processed food products containing porcine or pork elements in West Jakarta. The Head of the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, witnessed the activity, accompanied by the Deputy for Development and Supervision of Halal Product Assurance and the Director of Supervision of Halal Product Assurance.

The destruction of processed food products containing porcine or pork elements that were previously halal certified was carried out by PT Catur Global Sukses, West Jakarta, on Friday (9/5/2025). The Head of the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, witnessed the activity, accompanied by the Deputy for Development and Supervision of Halal Product Assurance E.A Chuzaemi Abidin, and the Director of Supervision of Halal Product Assurance, Budi Setio Hartoto.

BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan stated: "The destruction of these products is a continuation of the withdrawal of goods from circulation because previously, government supervision carried out by BPJPH and BPOM found that the products were proven to contain porcine or pork elements based on laboratory tests."

"The destruction of these products is a continuation of the withdrawal of goods (products) from circulation because previously government supervision carried out by BPJPH and BPOM found that the products were proven to contain porcine or pork elements based on laboratory tests." said Head of BPJPH Ahmad Haikal Hasan.

BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan explained that the withdrawal of goods from circulation is carried out as regulated in Government Regulation (PP) Number 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance Sector. The destruction of products that do not meet Halal standards is a form of responsibility borne by business actors in accordance with regulatory provisions.

The withdrawal of goods from circulation is carried out as regulated in Government Regulation (PP) Number 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance Sector. The destruction of products that do not meet halal standards is a form of responsibility of business actors in accordance with regulatory provisions." continued Babe Haikal, Ahmad Haikal Hasan's nickname.

Furthermore, the BPJPH Head reminded business actors that a Halal certificate represents the Halal standard stated in the Halal Product Assurance System, which must be implemented consistently in the Halal product process to ensure that the product is truly maintained as Halal over time. To ensure this, supervision is a necessity that must be implemented.

Furthermore, Babe Haikal reminded business actors that the halal certificate is a representation of the halal standard stated in the Halal Product Assurance System which must be implemented in the halal product process consistently, so that the product is truly maintained as halal from time to time. And to ensure this, supervision is a necessity that must be implemented.

In practice, Halal product assurance supervision is not solely the government's responsibility. Every enterprise undergoing BPJPH audit appoints an internal Halal supervisor whose duty is to ensure that factory production adheres to Halal production system standards. SINOQUAL also reminds manufacturers that even after obtaining certification, production processes must strictly follow Halal production system standards, maintaining continuous Halal compliance to meet importing countries' regulatory requirements.

2026 Indonesia Official Public Holidays

SINOQUAL kindly reminds clients that during Indonesia's official public holidays, auditors are generally on leave and unable to conduct on-site factory inspections — particularly during Eid al-Fitr. If your factory plans to apply for Indonesian BPJPH Halal certification in 2026, please plan your timeline accordingly. Feel free to consult SINOQUAL to avoid delays in the certification process and certificate issuance.

FAQ

Why did Indonesia destroy products that were already Halal-certified?
Because government supervision (BPJPH and BPOM) found through laboratory testing that these previously Halal-certified processed food products actually contained porcine or pork elements, violating Halal standards. They were therefore withdrawn from circulation and destroyed in accordance with the law.
What is the legal basis for destroying non-compliant Halal products?
Based on Indonesian Government Regulation (PP) Number 42 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance Sector. The destruction of products that do not meet Halal standards is a regulatory responsibility borne by business actors.
What does this mean for Chinese enterprises exporting to Indonesia?
Halal certification is not a one-time pass — product ingredients must be genuinely compliant and able to withstand laboratory testing. Once porcine or other non-compliant ingredients are detected, products will be withdrawn from the market and destroyed. Enterprises must ensure Halal compliance across the entire chain from raw materials to processing.