Indonesia 2026: Halal Certification Mandatory for Exports

 

La Asociación Empresarial España-ASEAN (ASEMPEA), in collaboration with the Instituto Halal e Internacional Halal Prime Mohammad Zen Hafidz, will hold the webinar on April 22, 2026 "Indonesia 2026: Halal Certification Mandatory for Exports" to prepare companies for the closure of the Indonesian market to non-certified products.

 

Indonesia, consolidated as the nation with the largest Muslim population globally, is moving decisively towards the mandatory Halal certification for a wide range of consumer goods. This regulatory change, which will come into full effect in October 2026This represents a major operational and logistical challenge for exporting companies that wish to maintain their competitiveness in this strategic Southeast Asian market.

 

Event details and regulatory timeline

 

The webinar aims to provide a clear and up-to-date roadmap of the technical and legal procedures required to operate under the new regulatory framework. Key information regarding the call for proposals and the implementation of the regulation is detailed below:

 

Concept	Information Details
Webinar date	Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time (Spain)	11 to 00 pm
Entry into force of the regulation	October 2026
Organizations involved	ASEMPEA, Instituto Halal, BPJPH

 

Sectoral impact and technical requirements

 

The session will delve into the specific implications for critical sectors of the Spanish export economy. The requirement is not limited exclusively to food, but extends across other industries that must adapt their production and labeling processes.

 

• Regulatory requirements: Analysis of the technical regulations necessary for market access.
• Affected sectors: Guidelines for food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and ingredients.
• Risk management: Strategies to minimize contingencies in the supply chain and ensure the successful entry of goods.

 

El Instituto Halal, in its capacity as an entity accredited by the BPJPH (Indonesian Halal Product Guarantee Organising Agency), plays a fundamental role as an authorized certification body. Its involvement in the Spanish market allows it to offer legal security and continuity to trade flows towards Indonesia, ensuring that the certificates issued have official validity before the Indonesian authorities.

 

This digital event is designed to facilitate the participation of companies from across the country, providing the necessary tools to anticipate a scenario where the Halal certification It will cease to be an optional competitive advantage and will become a mandatory access requirement.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Halal Certification in Indonesia

 

When will Halal certification become mandatory for exporting to Indonesia?

The mandatory Halal certification for a wide range of products in Indonesia will come into effect from October 2026.

 

Which sectors must process this certification according to the new regulations?

The regulations primarily affect the industries of food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and suppliers of ingredients.

 

Who issues valid certificates for Spanish companies?

El Instituto Halal is the entity accredited by the BPJPH de Indonesia to issue official certificates with full legal validity in that country.

 

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