Indonesia Finalizes Halal Certified Product Codification Framework

Indonesia has established a harmonized system codification for halal certification of food, beverages, additives, and cosmetics, enabling consistent product classification and compliance across trade channels.

INDONESIA – HALAL CERTIFICATION

Indonesia Finalizes Halal Certified Product Codification Framework

Importers must use HS codes to identify products needing halal certification.

67.040 Food products HS code

67.160 Beverages HS code

4 Product categories covered

What changed

HS codification system established for classifying halal-certified products.

Mandatory certification required for food, beverages, additives, cosmetics, and natural medicines under specific HS codes.

Application procedures formalized for registration of foreign halal certificates or certification from BPJPH.

Who it affects

Importers and representatives must use HS-based classification to apply for certification.

Foreign certifiers must align with Indonesia’s halal standards for recognition.

Domestic producers must ensure products fall under correct HS codes for compliance.

What to do

Identify the correct HS code for your product category.

Apply for registration of foreign halal certificate or obtain certification from BPJPH.

Ensure compliance with national halal standards for trade.

Indonesia — halal certification HS codification framework

Halal Certification Harmonized System Codification in Indonesia

Indonesia has established a Harmonized System (HS) Codification for halal certification to standardize the classification of products subject to mandatory halal certification, including food, beverages, food additives, cosmetics, and natural medicines. This system ensures consistent compliance across trade channels by aligning product categories with internationally recognized HS codes^{1, 2}.

Regulation Analysis

1. Legal Basis and Scope

The Harmonized System Codification for Halal-Certified Products is governed by:

Law No. 33/2014 on Halal Product Assurance (as amended by Law No. 6/2023)^{1, 2}, which mandates halal certification for specified product categories.
Government Regulation No. 42/2024 on Halal Product Assurance Implementation^{1, 2}, detailing procedural requirements.
Presidential Regulation No. 153/2024 on the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)¹, establishing the authority of BPJPH.
BPJPH Regulation No. 1/2024 on BPJPH Organization and Work Procedures¹, outlining internal governance.
BPJPH Decision No. 307/2025 (and its draft predecessor)^{1, 2}, which formally adopts the HS Code-based classification system for halal-certified products.

The codification applies to:

Food and beverages (e.g., meat, dairy, processed foods).
Food additives (e.g., colorants, thickeners, preservatives).
Cosmetics (e.g., soaps, skincare, haircare).
Natural medicines (e.g., herbal extracts, sap-based products)^{1, 2}.

2. Key Requirements of the Harmonized System

A. Mandatory HS Code Classification

All products subject to halal certification must be classified under the specified HS codes listed in Lampiran (Annexes) I–IV of BPJPH Decision No. 307/2025^{1, 2}.
The HS codes serve as the primary reference for:
- Halal certification applications (domestic and foreign)².
- Registration of foreign halal certificates².
- Determining compliance for products entering, circulating, or traded in Indonesia^{1, 2}.

B. Product-Specific HS Code Lists

The regulation provides detailed HS code tables for each product category, including:

Food and Beverages (Annex I)^{1, 2}:
- Example: HS 02.01 (fresh/chilled beef), HS 16.01 (sausages), HS 21.06 (food preparations).
Food Additives (Annex II)^{1, 2}:
- Example: HS 13.02 (plant extracts, e.g., rosemary extract, CAS 84604-14-8), HS 32.04 (synthetic colorants, e.g., beta-carotene).
Cosmetics (Annex III)^{1, 2}:
- Example: HS 34.01 (soaps), HS 33.04 (lip makeup).
Natural Medicines (Annex IV)^{1, 2}:
- Example: HS 13.02 (licorice root extract), HS 30.04 (herbal preparations).

C. Dynamic Updates to HS Codes

The Deputy for Halal Partnerships and Standardization (under BPJPH) is authorized to add, modify, or remove HS codes in coordination with:
- The Deputy for Halal Registration and Certification.
- Relevant ministries/agencies (e.g., Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Health).
- Experts in halal standards^{1, 2}.
Updates must be published on accessible media (e.g., BPJPH website)².

D. Legal Force and Enforcement

The HS code lists in the Annexes are legally binding².
Non-compliance (e.g., misclassification or failure to obtain halal certification for mandatory products) may result in:
- Product seizure or withdrawal from circulation¹.
- Administrative sanctions (e.g., fines, revocation of business licenses)¹.

3. Compliance Steps for Businesses

Step	Action	Authority	Citation
1	Identify the HS code of the product using Annexes I–IV of BPJPH Decision No. 307/2025.	Importer/Business	^{1, 2}
2	Verify if the HS code is listed as mandatory for halal certification (e.g., meat, additives, cosmetics).	BPJPH	^{1, 2}
3	Submit a halal certification application to BPJPH or an accredited foreign halal body (for imports).	BPJPH/Foreign Halal Body	²
4	Ensure the product formulation and production process comply with halal standards (e.g., no pork derivatives, halal slaughter).	Business/BPJPH	¹
5	For imports, register the foreign halal certificate with BPJPH using the HS code.	Importer/BPJPH	²
6	Display the halal label on packaging (if certified).	Business	¹

4. Exemptions and Special Cases

Excluded Products: Certain materials are exempt from halal certification, as listed in Minister of Religious Affairs Decision No. 1360/2021 (e.g., non-edible animal byproducts, synthetic chemicals not derived from haram sources)¹.
Partial Exemptions: Some food additives (e.g., synthetic colorants) may be exempt if not derived from haram sources and used in trace amounts².

Summary Answer

Indonesia’s Harmonized System Codification for Halal Certification (BPJPH Decision No. 307/2025) standardizes product classification for food, beverages, additives, cosmetics, and natural medicines using HS codes^{1, 2}. Businesses must identify their product’s HS code from the regulation’s Annexes, ensure compliance with halal standards, and obtain certification for mandatory categories^{1, 2}. The system is legally binding, with updates managed by BPJPH’s Deputy for Halal Partnerships and Standardization². Non-compliance risks product seizure or administrative penalties under Law No. 33/2014 and PP No. 42/2024¹. For exemptions, refer to Minister of Religious Affairs Decision No. 1360/2021¹.

Sources

↩ WTO TBT notification 26-02389 — Indonesia https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/IDN/26_02389_00_x.pdf
↩ members.wto.org — modification / 25 07552 00 x https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/TBT/IDN/modification/25_07552_00_x.pdf

Indonesia Finalizes Halal Certified Product Codification Framework