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Indonesian Halal Certification FAQ Guide
2025-05-15
Halal Certification in Indonesia - Who is it for and what are the benefits?
Approximately 88% of Indonesia's population is Muslim. This places the country first globally in terms of Muslim population proportion. Therefore, investors seeking to enter the country's market should pay particular attention to obtaining Halal certification.
If you plan to sell food, medicine, and cosmetics in Indonesia, Halal certification is one of the important licenses you cannot miss.
Halal certification applies to all products and services that are proven to be free of prohibited ingredients or food safety and health hazards according to Halal regulations.
Halal certificates in Indonesia serve as a valid proof that the ingredients of a product comply with Halal regulations and serve as grounds for allowing Indonesian Muslim citizens to consume or use certain products or services.
Halal certification in Indonesia is issued by the BPJPH agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs. The halal certification process takes approximately two to three months, depending on the extent of the business owner's deviation from halal standards and the effort required to meet them. The halal certification process requires many steps, including training, system documentation, deviation assessment, and on-site audits. Obtaining a halal certificate through SINOQUAL can save you time and trouble.
Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesian Halal Certification:
Q:Which products need to obtain BPJPH-Halal certification?
A:In Indonesia, Halal certification is a mandatory requirement. Products that must obtain Halal certification before they can be circulated and sold include: food and beverages, products produced by slaughtering and slaughtering services, traditional medicines, quasi-drugs and health products, over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs (except psychotropic drugs), cosmetics, chemical products, genetically engineered products, clothing, headwear and accessories, home health products, household appliances, stationery, medical equipment (Class A, B, C), drugs, biological products, and medical devices whose raw materials and/or production processes do not comply with Halal laws and regulations.
Q:Which countries does Indonesian Halal certification apply to?
A:Indonesia is the world's largest halal market, and the Indonesian government-level BPJPH-Halal Certification, as the world's most authoritative and influential halal certification body, is widely recognized globally. Halal certification bodies worldwide consider it a privilege to cite Indonesian halal standards. Therefore, Indonesian halal certificates are universally accepted in the global halal market. However, certain countries, such as Malaysia, have specific halal policies, and Chinese factories must select a halal certification body based on Malaysia's current policies. Furthermore, if you are exporting animal-derived food or beverages destined for the Egyptian halal market, you will need to obtain local Egyptian halal certification. Jacob Star (SINOQUAL) provides a one-stop solution for accessing the global halal market. For any general halal certification questions, please contact Jacob Star SINOQUAL.
Q:What are the requirements for Indonesian Halal certification?
A:You need to have the following conditions:
1. The products you produce must not contain any Halal prohibited items or ingredients. Common prohibited ingredients are as follows:
A. Pigs;
B. Dogs, snakes, rats, cats and monkeys;
C. Carnivores with sharp claws and fangs, such as lions, tigers, bears, etc.;
D. Birds of prey with sharp claws, such as eagles, vultures, and similar birds;
E. Pests, such as scorpions, centipedes and similar animals;
F. General nuisance animals, such as lice, flies and similar animals;
G. Amphibians such as frogs, crocodiles, and salamanders;
H. Donkeys and mules (Battle of Khaybar);
I. Blood and its derivatives.
J. Animals that are prohibited from being killed by Halal standards or regulations, such as ants, bees, woodpeckers, etc.
K. Foods prohibited from consumption by law, such as protected animals and those obtained through misappropriation or theft
L. Any genetically modified animals and products
M. Other prohibited animals and their derivatives
N. Any animal not slaughtered in accordance with Halal standards or regulations
O. Made from plants, which are stimulating and toxic to humans
P. Beverages containing alcohol or named after alcohol
Q. Drinks that are both stimulating and harmful to humans
R. Any food that contains the above prohibited ingredients
2. Your production site should be far away from pork farms or pork slaughterhouses (to prevent cross contamination of personnel and equipment);
3. Provide effective halal training to all employees to ensure that they have knowledge of halal standards and are competent for halal production and management based on appropriate training or experience.
4. Establish a Halal product system manual that complies with Indonesian Halal regulations, and formulate and implement Halal production and management based on the manual.
5. The production formula must provide necessary supporting documents to ensure that all ingredients comply with Indonesian Halal standards.
For more questions about Halal certification, please call Jacob Star SINOQUAL national unified service hotline: 400-001-7706
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