Indonesia to issue 1.35m free halal certificates for micro and small enterprises in 2026

Indonesia will provide 1.35 million free halal certificates to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in 2026 as part of preparations for the mandatory
halal law coming into effect next October, the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) said on Tuesday.

BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said the directive was issued by President Prabowo Subianto to ensure smaller businesses can comply with halal requirements without added financial burden. 

Hasan added that the government has already allocated 1.14 million free certificates for 2025, while BPJPH has certified 10.9 million products to date. A new decree issued this year also makes food kiosks eligible for assistance, with 25,002 kiosks registered through the Sihalal digital system receiving free certification.

The certification process—whether via self-declaration for MSEs or the regular audit scheme for medium and large businesses—is carried out entirely through the Sihalal information system. Applications submitted through ptsp.halal.go.id are routed to halal inspection institutions (LPH) for auditing by certified halal inspectors before being forwarded to the Indonesian Ulema Council’s Fatwa Commission for a ruling. BPJPH then issues the certificate.

The mandatory halal law will require all eligible products in Indonesia to be halal-certified starting October 2026, increasing pressure on small enterprises to complete compliance in time.