World

Indonesia: Halal certification mandatory for drugs, cosmetics, consumer goods

Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas stated that halal certification has been made mandatory for medicine, cosmetics, and consumer goods products starting on October 17 as stipulated in a regulation of the government on pertaining to the implementation of halal product insurance.
Indonesia: Halal certification mandatory for drugs, cosmetics, consumer goods ảnh 1Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Photo: https://en.tempo.co/)
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian ReligiousAffairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas stated that halal certification has been mademandatory for medicine, cosmetics, and consumer goods products starting on October17 as stipulated in a regulation of the government on pertaining to theimplementation of halal product insurance.

This regulation is part of a plan to issue halal certification to 15,000 micro- and small-sized enterprises (MSEs) this yearthrough the Free Halal CertificationProgramme for MSEs.

The granting of halal certification aims to facilitateMSEs’ exports and help them improve competitiveness, and ensure that theirproducts comply with Islamic law and production standards, Minister Yaqut said.

The product coverage in halal product insurance is very wide, including foods,beverages, drugs, cosmetics, chemical products, biological products,genetically-modified products, and consumer goods.

Head of the ministry’s Halal CertificationAgency (BPJPH) Muhammad Aqil Irham said that the halal-certified mandatory forproducts will be conducted in two stages.

The first stage comprisesfood and beverage products, raw materials, food additives, and auxiliarymaterials for food and beverage products, and results of the slaughtered andslaughtering services.

The second phase encompasses various types ofproducts, from traditional medicine, health supplement, free drugs, to consumer goods./. 
VNA
#Indonesia #halal certification #mandatory #MSE #production standards #Vietnamplus #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency Indonesia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Indonesia to introduce new business licensing regime

Indonesia to introduce new business licensing regime

Indonesia will introduce a new business licensing regime in the omnibus bill on job creation to boost competitiveness and bolster investment, as the country's ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index stagnates at 73rd.

See more

Illustrative Image (Photo: theedgemalaysia.com)

Malaysia rolls out financial support measures for businesses

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on April 20 that a key measure is a 5 billion MYR guarantee package (1.27 billion USD) under the Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP) scheme. The financial guarantee ratio for businesses will be raised to 80% from the previous 70%, while the guarantee period will be extended to up to 10 years instead of seven years.

Indonesia to halt diesel imports from July

Indonesia to halt diesel imports from July

The move is part of the Indonesian Government’s efforts to strengthen national energy independence by utilising palm oil as an alternative fuel, said Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.

Malaysia’s growing microplastics crisis is largely self-inflicted, driven by domestic waste, weak recycling practices and everyday plastic use, said experts. (Photo: New Straits Times)

Malaysia seeks solutions to microplastic crisis

Microplastics originating from domestic waste and wastewater are increasingly entering the food chain, posing serious threats to seafood safety and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

The new mass emergency alert system SG Alert, which will be used during emergencies such as major fires, chemical or terror incidents, seen on an Apple and Android device on Apr 17, 2026. (Photo: CNA)

Singapore launches new national emergency alert system

SG Alert in Singapore uses cell broadcast technology, enabling alerts to be delivered within seconds without requiring mobile data or collecting personal information. Unlike conventional SMS, which may be delayed during network congestion or depend on internet connectivity, the system ensures fast and reliable message delivery. Alerts can be sent islandwide or targeted to specific affected areas.

Malaysia establishes ‘war room’ to ensure water security

Malaysia establishes ‘war room’ to ensure water security

The establishment of the war room reflects the Malaysian government’s commitment to shift from a reactive approach to a more proactive, data-driven one in managing national water challenges, particularly amid increasingly unpredictable weather conditions caused by global climate change

Indonesia diversifies supply sources to ensure energy security

Indonesia diversifies supply sources to ensure energy security

Indonesia is facing significant supply pressure as crude oil consumption reaches approximately 1.6 million barrels per day, much lower than the domestic production at only around 600,000 barrels per day, forcing the country to rely heavily on imports.

Indonesian-branded cosmetic and personal care products are available at supermarkets and shopping malls (Photo: VNA)

Indonesia aims to master cosmetics industry value chain

Key drivers include its large population, expanding middle class, and rapidly rising demand for beauty products, especially among young consumers. The market has reached billions of US dollars and is projected to maintain strong growth in the medium term.

The Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken on Mar 1, 2026. (File photo: Reuters)

Singapore warns of cyber risks from Frontier AI models

According to CSA, advanced AI models – among the most cutting-edge systems today – can significantly shorten the time needed to identify system vulnerabilities and develop exploitation tools, reducing the process from months to just hours.