For companies importing products into Indonesia, compliance with Halal Product Assurance (Jaminan Produk Halal/JPH) requirements is an important part of the import process.
The review does not only focus on halal certificates. It may also cover product information, packaging labels, and documents used during the import process.
To strengthen this supervision, the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) issued BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 concerning Conformity Assurance for Foreign Halal Products Entering the Territory of Indonesia.
This regulation provides an important reference for importers to understand the scope of conformity assurance and the requirements that apply to imported products.
1. What Is Foreign Halal Product Conformity Assurance?
Foreign Halal Product Conformity Assurance is a process that includes administrative verification and limited physical conformity checks for products imported into Indonesia.
The purpose of this process is to confirm that the imported product matches the relevant information and documents.
The review may include:
- Halal certificate or foreign halal certificate registration number
- Halal label
- Non-halal statement, when applicable
- Import documents
- Applicable Halal Product Assurance requirements
Therefore, importers need to make sure that the information stated in their documents matches the actual product and packaging.
2. Who Conducts the Inspection?
Under BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026, the conformity assurance process is carried out by BPJPH through appointed state-owned and/or private Inspection Institutions.
The inspection takes place in the country of origin and/or the country of loading before the products are shipped to Indonesia.
Therefore, importers need to coordinate product availability, documents, and inspection schedules before shipment.
Early coordination is especially important when several parties are involved, such as:
- Importers
- Exporters
- Manufacturers
- Inspection Institutions
- Other relevant parties
Proper preparation can help reduce document inconsistencies and inspection delays.
3. Which Products Are Covered by the Regulation?
The requirement for halal certification follows Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance regulations and the product classifications established by the government.
Importers should pay attention to several related regulations.
Two important references include:
- Minister of Religious Affairs Decree No. 944 of 2024, which amended the list of food and beverage products required to have halal certification under Minister of Religious Affairs Decree No. 748 of 2021.
- BPJPH Head Decree No. 307 of 2025, which establishes Harmonized System (HS) Codes for food and beverages, food additives, cosmetics, and natural medicines.
HS Codes help identify the classification of imported goods.
However, companies should not determine halal certification requirements based only on the HS Code.
Importers should also review:
- Product type
- Product description
- Product composition or characteristics
- Relevant halal regulations
- Other applicable requirements
Therefore, the HS Code should be reviewed together with the actual product information and applicable regulations.
4. What Are the Rules for Non-Halal Products and Exempted Goods?
Products made from prohibited or non-halal materials are exempt from the requirement to obtain halal certification.
However, these products must still display a non-halal statement according to the applicable regulations.
In addition, Article 2 paragraph (4) of BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 provides exemptions from the foreign halal product conformity assurance process for certain imported goods.
The exempted categories include:
- Personal goods carried by passengers
- Personal shipments
- Product samples used for testing purposes
- Transit goods
- Transshipment goods
However, importers still need to make sure that the characteristics and purpose of the imported goods actually meet the conditions for the exemption.
A product cannot automatically be treated as exempt simply because it is imported in a small quantity or for a specific shipment.
Therefore, companies should review the purpose and import status of the goods before relying on an exemption.
5. What Sanctions May Apply for Non-Compliance?
BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 provides administrative sanctions for certain violations related to foreign halal product conformity assurance.
The sanctions may include:
- Written warning
- Revocation of halal certificate
- Revocation of registration number
- Withdrawal of goods from the market
- Destruction of goods
The type of sanction depends on the violation and the applicable regulatory provisions.
Therefore, importers should review their product information carefully before shipment.
Important items to check include:
- HS Code classification
- Halal certification documents
- Foreign halal certificate registration
- Product identity
- Packaging information
- Halal or non-halal labeling
- Import documents
By reviewing these items before shipment, companies can reduce the risk of inconsistencies during the conformity assurance process.
Conclusion
BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 provides a clearer mechanism for assuring the conformity of foreign halal products entering Indonesia.
The process includes administrative verification and limited physical conformity checks.
For importers, understanding product scope, HS Code references, exemptions, certification documents, labeling requirements, and possible sanctions is an important part of import planning.
Companies should make sure that the product, documents, packaging information, and labeling are consistent before shipment.
Proper preparation can help importers manage the conformity assurance process in accordance with the applicable BPJPH requirements.
Regulatory References
- BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 concerning Conformity Assurance for Foreign Halal Products Entering the Territory of Indonesia.
- Minister of Religious Affairs Decree No. 944 of 2024 concerning the Amendment to Minister of Religious Affairs Decree No. 748 of 2021.
- BPJPH Head Decree No. 307 of 2025 concerning Harmonized System Codes for Product Types Required to Have Halal Certification.