Indonesia Mandates Halal Certification on a Range of Consumer Products by 2024

A new Halal law that was recently introduced in Indonesia requires the sourcing, handling, processing and labelling of all consumer products to be Halal-certified by 2024.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of Indonesia reports that the law is being enforced primarily on food and beverage products, with these Halal certifications providing consumers greater levels of trust and confidence.

The new law seeks to instil Islamic principles across a range of products, services and sectors including food production and distribution, cosmetics, finance, as well as pharmaceuticals. This is a proactive approach to develop a broader understanding that the concept of Halal-compliance exten...