Halal Encyclopedia

In the beauty industry, choosing the right cosmetics isn't just about appearance; it's also about safety and compliance. For Muslim consumers who integrate halal principles into their daily lives, cosmetics must comply with halal regulations. According to Indonesian regulations, cosmetics must obtain halal certification to continue to circulate and sell in the Indonesian market.

The two pillars of Halal certification: raw material review and water permeability

• Raw material dimension: Through audit and document verification, thoroughly confirm that the formula and raw materials do not contain unclean/non-Halal ingredients, and check the additives, auxiliary agents and processing materials of the entire supply chain.Halalproperty.

• Physical property dimension (water permeability): This dimension assesses whether the cosmetic product is permeable to water through laboratory physical testing. This aspect is directly related to the effectiveness of the Muslim wudhu: if the product forms a water-repellent film, preventing water from reaching the skin surface, it may affect the effectiveness of wudhu.

  
  

Raw materials and sources: key points for clarification

• Plant-derived: Generally considered to be of lower risk, but the halal and purity of solvents, solubilizers, emulsifiers, flavor carriers, and other additives used in the processing process must be confirmed.

• Animal origin: For example, fatty acid derivatives are widely used in fragrances and cleaning systems, and their origin and transformation process must be traced. Even if new compounds have been formed, the upstream source and process cleanliness must be verified.
  For example: Sodium tallowate (beef and sheep fat saponification) in bath soap must be sourced fromHalalAnimal fat as required.

  
  

The relationship between water permeability and wudu: why it is a key point of review

• Market Trend: To achieve long-lasting makeup, many products are designed to be water resistant or waterproof.

• Fatwa compliance: If the product forms a water barrier on the skin, nails, etc., preventing water from reaching the skin, it may affect the effectiveness of small wudoo’.

• Halal compliance requirements: Therefore, the "water permeability test" has become one of the mandatory test items in the Halal certification process for cosmetics, used to determine whether the product can allow water to pass through to the skin surface under normal use conditions.

  
  

Safety and Regulatory Framework: BPOM Requirements and Laboratory Testing

With growing consumer demand, the cosmetics industry in Indonesia is rapidly developing. According to data from the Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM), as of October 2024, a total of 534,062 products had been approved for circulation, with the number of cosmetics exceeding that of food products.

Key factors affecting cosmetic safety include:

1. Safety of raw materials: whether they contain harmful substances, allergens or irritants.

2. Formulation and processing: stability, pH, preservative system and compatibility.

3. Production process: Full process control from material feeding to quality control (QC) and equipment calibration.

4. Packaging and storage: Proper storage conditions, container compatibility, accuracy of labeling and information.

5. Regulatory Compliance and Testing: Comply with PerBPOM Regulation No. 16 (2024) to ensure that products meet safety and quality requirements, including limits for microbial, heavy metal, and chemical contaminants, before distribution in Indonesia.

   
   

Laboratory Capabilities and Roles of LPPOM

• Qualification: LPPOM MUI laboratory has passed ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and hasHalalMultiple compliance-related testing capabilities, including water permeability testing.

• Function: Provide Halal and safety testing services to operators, help them meet government regulatory requirements, and ensure consumers get "Halal"Safe and environmentally friendly" cosmetics, creating a safe environment for use.

Through a dual-wheel drive centered on "raw material control + water permeability testing," and in conjunction with BPOM safety requirements and LPPOM laboratory capabilities, companies can achieve dual compliance with "halal and safety" in the Indonesian market, winning consumer trust and expanding market space.