Halal certification for cosmetics mandatory in Indonesia

Indonesia’s Halal Product Law that requires many consumer products and related services that enter and are traded in the country to be Halal-certified has come into effect. . Businesses that need Halal certification must now go to the newly established Halal Products Certification Agency (BPJPH).  The compulsory Halal labeling law will initially apply to food and beverages. Cosmetics, drugs, and other consumer goods  will have until 2026 to comply. The Law regulates processing, materials, and certification of Halal products, in addition to establishing partnerships with international Halal agencies.