Introduction
Based on Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance, halal certification for all food, beverages, traditional medicines, quasi-medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, chemicals, GMO products, and consumer goods officially began on October 17, 2021, and must be completed by October 17, 2026.
Failure to comply by this date may result in products being prohibited from entering the Indonesian market.
Below, we break down the critical steps, necessary documentation, and service-level agreement (SLAs) you need to know to secure your Halal certification process.
Identify Your Application Pathway
Importing enterprises can pursue certification through one of two distinct routes depending on their current certification status:
Regular Pathway: for enterprises without Halal certification or with certificates not yet recognized under an MRA with BPJPH.
Foreign Halal Certificate Registration Pathway: for enterprises with Halal certificates issued by foreign Halal Bodies recognized under an MRA with BPJPH.
Prepare the Documentation
Applications are submitted by the importer or official representative in Indonesia through the SIHALAL system.
Required Documents
Halal Certification Process and Timeline / SLA under GR No. 42 of 2024
Regular Pathway – Imported Products
Under GR No. 42 of 2024, the halal certification process for imported products is subject to defined service timelines of approximately 28–43 working days, with the following breakdown:
Foreign Halal Certificate Registration
BPJPH review of application completeness: up to 5 working days from the date the application is received
BPJPH verification of document validity: up to 5 working days
How REACH24H Helps You Get Halal Certification?
Navigating the nuances of BPJPH recognition while racing against the 2026 deadline can be a significant administrative burden. This is where REACH24H steps in.
Our Services
REACH24H offers comprehensive and professional Halal compliance services to facilitate your global market entry:
Regulatory Monitoring: Tracking and interpreting Halal regulations across different countries.
Procedural Guidance: Providing clear guidance on the Halal certification process for various jurisdictions.
Documentation Support: Compiling supporting documentation for related product ingredients.
Testing Management: Managing laboratory commission and supervising testing procedures.
Certification Assistance: Assisting with the Halal certification for products in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors in key markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia.
Our Strength
Strong Official Credentials: Our Indonesia team has officially secured the BPJPH (Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency of Indonesia)-Recognized Halal Supervisor Certificate. This authoritative qualification enables us to act as the official representative for enterprises, directly submitting Halal certification applications to BPJPH. This ensures the accuracy, compliance, and credibility of the entire process.
Highly Efficient and Quality Service: By maintaining long-term, established communication channels with official agencies and subject-matter experts, we provide clients with a highly efficient and direct pathway for submitting Halal certification applications. This significantly shortens the approval timeline and mitigates the risk of non-compliance.
Extensive Experience: Years of experience in global regulatory compliance, providing one-stop services, and precisely addressing complex compliance challenges.
Broad Industry Coverage: Expertise in providing product registration, notification, and regulatory services across multiple sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food contact materials.
International Service Level: Our technical team includes specialists fluent in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, offering efficient, convenient, and customized services to a global client base.
For more information and inquiries, please feel free to contact us at customer@reach24h.com.
