Today, more and more cosmetics companies claim their products are safe to use, just like claims promising whitening, fading blemishes and removing wrinkles. But if the products sold have no certification proof, will consumers immediately believe them? Not necessarily! In Indonesia, this is actually already regulated, you know!

Food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and medical devices that enter Indonesia for circulation and trade must all be Halal-certified, which means every product we encounter must have Halal certification, especially cosmetics used daily. People have also begun to scrutinize the materials they apply to their skin. This is done to provide a sense of security and comfort to consumers from all walks of life. So what exactly are Halal cosmetics? How do these products obtain certification?

Cosmetic Ingredients

Cosmetics are products most people use to apply makeup and care for themselves. They are materials used daily and attached to body parts. Of course, these product ingredients must be guaranteed safe, so as not to cause side effects. If this is not heeded, it may cause itching, rashes or allergic reactions.

To prevent undesirable things from happening, we must re-examine the ingredients of cosmetics to ensure safety. The ingredients usually used to make cosmetics fall into 4 types, namely plant, microbial, animal or human parts. Among these four types of ingredients, the materials permitted to circulate in Indonesia are those that meet Halal certification standards.

One example is the animal-derived cosmetics we often find in cosmetics, namely collagen and placenta. Collagen itself can have an effect on the face, keeping it moisturized and youthful. However, the use of such collagen must comply with the provisions of Halal regulations or standards in order to apply for Halal certification. According to Halal regulations or standards, the only animals permitted are Halal animals in healthy condition.

The Importance of Cosmetic Ingredients

The materials used in cosmetics are not only a requirement, but the materials are very important because they are applied to various parts of the body. When a Muslim wants to pray and needs to bathe first, Halal cosmetics are very influential. Not all cosmetics can be washed off with water, so if the cosmetics used are not the Halal cosmetics prescribed by Halal regulations or standards, the cosmetics remaining on the body are impure.

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FAQ

How do common animal-derived ingredients affect the Halal status of cosmetics?
Cosmetic ingredients usually fall into four types - plant, microbial, animal or human parts - and those permitted to circulate in Indonesia are the ones that meet Halal certification standards. For example, collagen and placenta (animal-derived) are common - the use of collagen must comply with Halal regulations to apply for certification, and only Halal animal sources in healthy condition are permitted.
Why are Halal cosmetics important to Muslims?
Because cosmetics are applied to various parts of the body, and when a Muslim wants to pray and needs to bathe first, not all cosmetics can be washed off with water. If the cosmetics used are not Halal-prescribed, the cosmetics remaining on the body are impure, which affects prayer. Therefore, the ingredients of Halal cosmetics are not only a requirement but very important. In Indonesia, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and medical devices entering the country for circulation and trade must all be Halal-certified.