Antara News·Indonesia·Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 01:21 PM

Indonesian businesses ready for mandatory halal policy: IPB expert

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A.M. Fauzan, Tegar Nurfitra

Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) - Indonesian industry players and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are ready for the government's policy mandating halal certification starting Oct. 18, according to Secretary of IPB University's Halal Science Center Mala Nurilmala.

Speaking at the Industrial Festival x Halal Indo 2026 in Tangerang, Banten, on Sunday, she observed that most large companies and a substantial number of MSMEs had already complied with halal certification requirements.

"This is proof that Indonesia is ready to welcome the mandatory halal certification policy in October 2026," Nurilmala said.

She emphasized that halal certification should be viewed as more than merely certifying products as halal, noting that the policy is also intended to support efforts to build an industrial ecosystem that encompasses raw materials, production processes, and supply chains.

The halal concept has evolved beyond its religious dimension, she added, highlighting its growing links to science, technology, traceability, innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

Earlier at the same event, Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita reaffirmed the government's commitment to pursuing comprehensive measures to realize Indonesia's ambition of becoming a global halal industry hub.

"The global halal market continues to expand. In 2024, Muslim consumer spending across six sharia economy sectors reached US$2.6 trillion. That figure is projected to increase to US$3.56 trillion by 2029," he said on Sept. 24.

Kartasasmita expressed confidence in Indonesia's position in the sector, supported by its large domestic market. Home to 252.8 million Muslims, the country recorded nearly Rp6,000 trillion (US$1 = Rp17,800) in household consumption in the first half of 2026 alone.

"With that strength, Indonesia must transform from a mere market into a producer and a key player in the global halal industry," the minister said.

To that end, he added, the government will continue to roll out measures to strengthen the industrial ecosystem, boost competitiveness, and expand access to international markets.

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