Indonesia Halal Cosmetics: Phase-in Extended to October 2028

Cosmetics sold in Indonesia must be halal certified, but the phase-in for cosmetics now runs until 17 October 2028. The obligation comes from the Halal Product Assurance Law (Law No. 33 of 2014)¹ and its implementing Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024², and it covers imported cosmetics too. Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026³, issued on 14 October 2026, amended that regulation and extended the phase-in; it did not remove the obligation⁴.

Halal certification is separate from BPOM (Indonesia’s food and drug authority) notification, and products made with non-halal ingredients must carry a “non-halal” statement instead of a certificate.

We updated this article on 25 October 2026, after the phase-in was extended. The current status comes first, then the steps for importers of Korean skincare.

Status as of 25 October 2026

• Phase-in for cosmetics extended to 17 October 2028. On 9 October 2026 the head of Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, said mandatory halal would be implemented from 18 October 2026 with no postponement⁵. Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026, issued five days later, moved the end of the phase-in for cosmetics to 17 October 2028. BPJPH says the obligation itself is unchanged and that businesses should use the extra time to prepare, not to delay certification⁴.
• Conformity rule for imported halal products revoked. Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026 also revoked BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 on ensuring the halal conformity of foreign products entering Indonesia³. Ask BPJPH through your Indonesian importer how imported products are treated during the phase-in.
• Guidance and supervision, no sweeping. BPJPH said implementation will run through guidance and supervision mechanisms and that there is no policy of “sweeping” businesses in the field⁵.
• Sanctions. Breaches of the halal product assurance rules can lead to administrative sanctions, from written warnings and administrative fines to revocation of the halal certificate and withdrawal of products from circulation (BPJPH⁶).

Step 1: Confirm BPOM notification first

A halal certificate does not replace BPOM notification. Under BPOM Regulation No. 21 of 2022, imported cosmetics are notified by an Indonesian importer with a business number (NIB) and, for imports from outside ASEAN, a Certificate of Free Sale. Our ASEAN cosmetic notification comparison covers the wider region.

Step 2: Check the Indonesia halal cosmetics scope and deadline

In May 2025 BPJPH stated, citing Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024, that cosmetics must be halal certified after 17 October 2026 (BPJPH announcement); Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026 has since extended that phase-in to 17 October 2028. The same announcement counted 81,343 domestic and 7,558 foreign cosmetic products already certified.

BPJPH Decree No. 370 of 2026 on guidelines for implementing the halal product assurance system for cosmetics took effect on 18 October 2026⁷. Detailed rules are still evolving, so ask your importer for the latest notices.

Step 3: Choose a certification route

There are two main routes:

• BPJPH certification: the Indonesian importer or manufacturer applies through BPJPH’s system, followed by an audit by a halal inspection body and a halal ruling.
• Recognition of a foreign certificate: the Halal Product Assurance Law recognises certificates from foreign halal bodies that have a mutual recognition agreement with BPJPH, provided the certificate is registered before the product is distributed in Indonesia. If a Korean brand already holds a halal certificate, first check whether the issuing body has such an agreement.

Step 4: Review ingredients and processes

Halal audits look at the source of each raw material and at the process, not just the finished product. Typical points are the origin of animal-derived ingredients such as collagen, glycerin and fatty acid derivatives, alcohol sources, and cross-contamination control at the factory.

Ask the Korean brand early for supplier origin statements. Halal and vegan schemes check different things; see vegan cosmetics certifications.

Step 5: Get the label right

Certified products carry the national halal logo set by BPJPH. The Halal Product Assurance Law exempts products made from non-halal materials from certification but requires them to state that they are not halal. In other words, selling an uncertified product with no statement is not an option. Labels must also meet Indonesian-language requirements and match the BPOM notification.

If your products are not certified yet

The phase-in for cosmetics now ends on 17 October 2028. Products can be certified before then, and BPJPH has said the extension should be used to prepare, not to delay. Ask your Indonesian importer to follow BPJPH’s notices and keep the certification application moving.

New entrants should plan BPOM notification and halal certification together from the start, and build the time needed for ingredient documentation and audits into their launch schedule rather than treating halal as a final step.

Summary

• BPOM notification and halal certification are separate; both are needed.
• Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026 extended the halal phase-in for cosmetics to 17 October 2028; the obligation itself remains.
• Foreign certificates count only from recognised bodies and must be registered.
• Products with non-halal ingredients must say so on the label.

SEONGWOO GLOBAL supplies Korean skincare to overseas buyers from Seoul. Indonesian importers can contact us through the pages below.

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See also: Halal cosmetics in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Notes

1. Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (JDIH BPK), UU No. 33 Tahun 2014 tentang Jaminan Produk Halal, verified 2026-10-25. ↩

2. Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (JDIH BPK), PP No. 42 Tahun 2024 tentang Penyelenggaraan Bidang Jaminan Produk Halal, verified 2026-10-25. ↩

3. BPJPH legal database (JDIH BPJPH), Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 40 Tahun 2026 tentang Perubahan atas Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 42 Tahun 2024 tentang Penyelenggaraan Bidang Jaminan Produk Halal, verified 2026-10-25. ↩ ↩²

4. BPJPH, Penyesuaian Penahapan Kewajiban Sertifikasi Halal Diatur dalam PP 40 Tahun 2026, Begini Rinciannya, verified 2026-10-25. ↩ ↩²

5. BPJPH, Wajib Halal Berlaku 18 Oktober 2026, BPJPH Siapkan Aturan yang Memudahkan Pelaku Usaha, verified 2026-10-25. ↩ ↩²

6. BPJPH, Tak Hanya Makanan-Minuman, Ini Jenis Produk yang Wajib Bersertifikat Halal Mulai 18 Oktober 2026, verified 2026-10-25. ↩

7. BPJPH legal database (JDIH BPJPH), Keputusan Kepala Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal Nomor 370 Tahun 2026 tentang Pedoman Pelaksanaan Sistem Jaminan Produk Halal Kosmetik, verified 2026-10-25. ↩