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New Indonesia BPJPH Halal Certification Process
2025-05-15
describe“Muslim”The most appropriate phrase to define it is“Halal is a great value”While Halal certification initially emerged as an option to protect customers using Islamic teachings as its basis, Halal certification is no longer limited to the religious obligations of Muslims. It is not only rising as a strong market trend but is also an increasingly global phenomenon for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.“Muslim”The mark not only ensures that it is edible for Muslims, but it has now become a global symbol of quality safety and dietary practices.
This quality gives halal its advantages, which are not only related to religious values but also to the concepts of dietary consistency, protection, hygiene, and non-contamination introduced during the manufacturing process, making the halal concept more popular among Muslims and believers of other religions. In addition to the above elements, the definition of halal also involves the ethical ideals of consumer culture, such as maintaining sustainability, civic conscience, environmentalism, cultural justice, and animal rights, which to a greater extent increases the popularity, desire, and demand for halal-certified products among non-Muslim citizens.
Indonesia's New Halal Certification Process
Indonesia's new halal product law (“Halal Law”)At2019Year10moon17Many retail goods and related services entering and selling in the country must be halal certified or have their products labeled as halal.“Non-halal”However, some products and services may require2022years before complying with them.
For those who wish to export to Indonesia from abroad and provide food services or goods in Indonesia, it is necessary to comply with the Indonesian Halal food specifications. Even if you can sell your products as non-Halal food, if you want to achieve good business volume - Just like every trader or exporter wishes - It would be unwise to launch non-halal products in such a community which is mainly composed of Muslims.
Why has the Halal certification application process changed?
Only the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has the right to manage halal certificates until the state approves2014Year33However,MUIHalal certification in Indonesia is not well monitored.
expectedBPJPHThe inauguration of the institution will strengthen the ethical conduct of the program and prevent unethical activities such as corruption. Under a new plan, the process should be more efficient by switching to an online transparent mechanism for payment of fees through designated banks.
Who issues halal certification in Indonesia now?
The halal certification process in Indonesia now includes two stakeholders:MUIand the Indonesian National Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM).also,MUIA separate body has also been developed to protect Muslim customers from purchasing specific goods. For example, for food, drugs and cosmetics, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Evaluation Association (FDA)LPPOM-MUI）。
Because the33/2014Law No.MUIThe status of Halal certification in Indonesia remains crucial.BPJPHIt will primarily serve as a regulatory body with the ability to establish, remove and manage all regulatory bodies related to the halal certification of local and imported goods.
However, Halal Inspection Agency Certification should be issuedMUIHalal advice or fatwa (LPH）。
In short, the newBPJPHActing as the government's official halal body:
Halal Products Assurance Implementation Committee (Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agencyor"BPJPH") is under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and is also authorized by the Islamic Law to2014-14Year10moon17In the future3It was established in2019Year10moon17Effective date33Established by Presidential Decree No. Under the control of the Ministry of Religious Affairs,BPJPHOfficially established (“MUST”Although in Indonesia, the Indonesian Ulema Council (Indonesian Council of Ulamaor“MUI”) also has the right to intervene through halal certification. BPJPHUnder the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs, it is the Indonesian abbreviation for the Halal Products Assurance Agency. The organization has taken over the responsibilities previously held byMUIAll roles are fulfilled by the non-governmental body which aims to carry out all halal certification processes at one place in a transparent manner. The Halal certification process is onlyMUIand its certification bodiesMUIAgency for the Evaluation of Health, Drugs and Cosmetics (Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Food, Drug and Cosmetics Research Instituteor“LP-POM MUI”) is carried out with the old replacement model. In the current model,BPJPHis the Halal approval application body and many other parties are involved in the process. In order to audit the applicant company,BPJPHAssigned aLPH。LPHThe audit agency willBPJPHReport report. Then, if the product meets the Halal requirements,BPJPHwillMUITo review the audit and determine whether the product is Halal,MUIHalal legal procedure will be carried out (Halal Fatwa Session).ifMUIRequesting applicants to provide documents,BPJPHCan work closely with applicants.SEA，LPH，BPJPHandMUICommunication will take place at this time to determine the Halal suitability of the goods and submit other documents. If the product is considered Halal,MUIWill notifyBPJPH, and inMUIfromBPJPHAfter collecting the audit report30Within working days,BPJPHA halal decree will be issued regarding the product. Although ifMUIOtherwise stated,MUIShould be notifiedBPJPHThe material does not meet Halal standards and therefore cannot be considered Halal.Scope of Halal Law
According to the Islamic Law,“product”The concept of1.1In the article,“Products are classified as those related to food, beverages, drugs, cosmetics, pesticides, biological products, genetically modified products, commodities, and articles that are eaten, used or consumed by the public and/or services. Items such as clothing and drinks can also be included.
Things to know when applying for a Halal certificate in Indonesia
according toBPJPH, food and beverages, cosmetics, medicines, hotels, slaughterhouses and other consumer products and facilities related to these commodities will be protected by mandatory halal law.
· Halal certificates can be obtained from all manufacturers and importers or distributors.
· They must first be halal certified by an agent in their home country so that foreign companies wishing to sell their goods must obtain halal certification in Indonesia. Halal certification agencies must also obtainBPJPHpermission.
· Your company does not have to be Muslim or comprised solely of Muslims. All you need to do is adhere to Halal laws at every step of food production.
· For your raw materials, you do not need to apply for separate Halal certificates, however, they all need to comply with Halal requirements.
· BPJPHWith an active office in Jakarta, there is currently no online platform. We recommend that you consult the local halal certification agency in Indonesia for detailed information.
How to apply for Halal certification in Indonesia?
Your business and goods need to be licensed by the Department of Religious Affairs in Jakarta because the newBPJPHThe office is not yet able to accept applications and there is no online platform for applications.
The approval process may also require product records, applicant details, nature and form of the goods, product description and additives used, and overall production procedures. BPJHA special identification number will be provided, which must be placed on all packaging or the items themselves until your company is registered in their system. fromBPJPHFrom the list of published items, you need to selectLPH(Private Halal Inspection) Agency. Then, in order to conduct inspection and/or Halal food testing,BPJPHdistributeLPHFor verification, it submits the inspection report toBPJPH。 The relevant inspection will be carried out byLPHThe agency conducts investigations on your products or services, including ingredients found in food samples. If you need to clarify the suspicious content,BPJPHFurther laboratory tests may be ordered. You will then need to pay fees based on the size of your company. LPHThe results of the test will be reported toMUI(Indonesian Ulema Council Food and Drug Research Institute).BPJPHAfter confirming the laboratory test results,MUIFatwa will be announced (No.32strip). BPJPHProvide Halal certificate in case the goods getMUIFatwa certification, and they will be classified as Halal.If all reports meet the standards, the whole process will take more or less60sky.BPJPHThe issued Halal certificate is valid for4years, unless the contents of the goods change during this period.
Why You Should Hire a Halal Certificate Consulting Company?
Halal certification in Indonesia is a multifaceted process that can seem particularly confusing to foreign companies. Besides the time and resources invested in the process, registration and testing fees can add to the overall production costs for small and medium-sized businesses, especially those in the food and beverage industry. This is why all businesses, especially SMEs, should not waste any time, money, or effort by consulting with a halal certification agency in Indonesia.
If you're looking to start a business and need Halal approval, here's some information you need to keep in mind. If you're unsure how to obtain Halal certification, or if you're still unsure whether your goods or services should be Halal certified, you can always contact Jacob Star. We'll assist you every step of the way, including applying for product sample testing and certification approvals from all the different government agencies.
Why choose Jacob Star for IndonesiaBPJPHHalal certification?
1.Our certification service will be the best，We will provide solutions to all the problems in the data, see if there are alternatives, and do more to strive for it. We will not be like some consulting companies that throw all the problems to the enterprise without asking any questions, leaving the enterpriseFind a way to solve it yourself;
2.We will complete the Indonesian Halal certification as soon as possible，Promote progress throughout the process and complete it most efficiently;
3.Our fees are the most advantageousThe starting price is at least lower than otherMUICheap1-2This can reduce a lot of expenses for enterprises;
4.We strictly abide by the IndonesianBPJPHHalal Application RegulationsRegarding the raw material qualifications, we will not force companies to provide more than the standard as some agents do.MUIQualifications, all source manufacturers can provide supplementary documents according to Indonesian policies.
5.The maximum subsidy can be50%(Through tax refund)。We can assist companies in applying for SME subsidies，The fastest, most cost-effective, best service experience, and the most fair implementation of Indonesian certification standards allow companies to truly save time, effort, and costs by completing certification work together with Jacob Star, no longer fighting alone!