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Halal Certification
- Provide halal certification for food, cosmetics, health products, and other products
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- Provide audit services for product manufacturing factories
Complete Guide to Indonesia HALAL Certification
Essential for market access of food/beverages/cosmetics/medicine/health products in Indonesia
1. Understanding HALAL
HALAL certification is managed by the LPOM MUI agency under the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) and is one of the mandatory certifications in the Indonesian market. All products intended for Muslim consumers must obtain HALAL certification. Products that are not certified are prohibited from displaying any 'HALAL' related labels and cannot be sold in supermarkets or e-commerce platforms.
1.1 Which products need HALAL certification?
| Category | Specific products |
|---|---|
| Food | Processed foods, beverages, snacks, seasonings, dairy products, frozen foods |
| Beverages | Bottled water, fruit juices, tea drinks, functional drinks (non-alcoholic) |
| Cosmetics | Skincare, makeup, shampoo, shower gel, perfume (without prohibited animal-derived ingredients) |
| Pharmaceuticals/Supplements | Oral medicine, nutritional supplements, traditional herbal medicine (Jamu), vitamins |
| Daily necessities | Toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, food-contact plastic products |
- Unprocessed plant-based agricultural products (such as fresh fruits and vegetables) do not require HALAL certification but must be labeled as 'unprocessed.'
- Imported niche products targeting only non-Muslim consumers (annual sales < 1,000 units) may apply for temporary registration (valid for 1 year).
1.2 Types of HALAL certification
| Certification type | Applicable products | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| HALAL MUI (mandatory) | Food, beverages, cosmetics (mainstream sales channels) | 4 years |
| HALAL Import (import special) | Imported prepackaged foods, cosmetics | 4 years |
| HALAL Local (locally produced) | Locally produced HALAL products in Indonesia | 4 years |
| HALAL Temporary (Temporary Registration) | Niche/Test Sale Products | 1 year (non-renewable) |
| HALAL Cosmetics (Cosmetics Specific) | Imported/Local Cosmetics (including animal-derived ingredients) | 3 years |
II. Certification Process & Core Basic Information
Data Collection and Ingredient Review
Preparation StageOrganize the full ingredient list of the product, ensure no prohibited ingredients such as pork or alcohol, and prepare the Indonesian local agent/application entity information.
Factory Audit and On-Site Inspection
15-25 working daysLPOM MUI auditors conduct on-site inspections of the production workshop to confirm that the production process (such as equipment cleaning and raw material separation) meets Halal requirements.
Sample Testing and Ingredient Verification
10-20 working daysSend product samples to MUI-accredited laboratories to test for prohibited ingredients and issue an ingredient compliance report.
Submission and Review of Application Documents
5-10 working daysSubmit review reports, test reports, ingredient lists, and other documents to MUI to complete the online system declaration.
Certificate Issuance and Registration
5-15 working daysUpon approval, obtain the MUI HALAL certificate. The certificate number is entered into the Indonesian Halal product database and can be verified on the official website.
Core Basic Certification Information
Applicant Information
- Indonesian local company business license (SIUP/NIB)
- Tax registration certificate (NPWP) and import license (API-U)
- Local agent authorization letter (LOA) (MUI notarization required)
- Company legal representative ID (KTP/KITAS)
Product Basic Information
- Full ingredient list of the product (in descending order by content)
- Raw material supplier qualifications and Halal certification
- Product packaging design draft (including label sample)
- Indonesian product manual (without prohibited descriptions)
Factory qualification information
- Factory production license and GMP certification
- Production workshop layout (Halal zones marked)
- Equipment cleaning SOP and raw material control documents
- Factory Halal management system documents
Product registration special materials (categorized by product type)
Food product registration materials
- Raw material traceability certification (for meat, Halal slaughter certification required)
- Additive compliance certification (no alcohol/pork-origin ingredients)
- Microbiological testing report (meets Indonesian health standards)
- Shelf-life stability testing report
- Production batch records (last 6 months)
- Halal production process video (key procedures)
- Allergen labeling instructions (in Indonesian)
Cosmetic product registration materials
- Ingredient safety assessment report (MSDS)
- Animal-derived ingredient replacement certification (e.g., no beeswax/gelatin)
- Microbiological testing report (total bacterial count/heavy metals)
- Product stability testing report (12 months)
- Production equipment cleaning validation report
- Declaration of no alcohol/pork-origin ingredients
- Packaging material compliance certification
Pharmaceuticals/health products registration materials
- Complete ingredient list of formula (including excipients)
- Raw material Halal certification (per batch)
- Proof of no cross-contamination by prohibited ingredients during production
- Clinical test report (no prohibited animal-derived ingredients)
- Indonesian Instruction Manual (without exaggerated efficacy claims)
- GMP Certification for Medicines (Embassy Notarized)
- Shelf Life and Storage Conditions Instructions
III. HALAL Certification Label Requirements
General Requirements
- Must useIndonesian(English reference may be retained)
- Clearly display the MUI HALAL logo and certification number
- Indicate the official wording “HALAL MUI”
- Manufacturer name and local Indonesian agent information
Special Restrictions
- Food: Prohibited from indicating “contains alcohol” or “pig-derived ingredients,” must indicate raw material origin
- Cosmetics: Must indicate “free from prohibited animal-derived ingredients” (if applicable)
- Medicines: Strictly prohibited from linking HALAL logo with efficacy (e.g., “Halal medicine is more effective”)
Format and Violation Instructions
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Format Standards
HALAL logo must be printed according to MUI official proportions (minimum diameter ≥ 1cm), in a prominent position and not obstructed; labels must be waterproof and abrasion-resistant; imported products must include an Indonesian-language Halal instruction sticker; unauthorized modification of the HALAL logo style is prohibited
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Violation Penalties
Missing/incorrect labels: Maximum fine of 400 million IDR (approximately 180,000 RMB), product removal and destruction; misusing the MUI HALAL logo may result in 1-3 years imprisonment, and inclusion in the Indonesian Halal certification blacklist, permanently prohibited from market entry
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