Indonesia Adds Import Licensing Requirements for Feed Ingredients of Plant Origin

ID2026-0022 – Effective May 8, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture changed its import licensing scheme for 57 plant-based feed ingredients, including soybean meal and corn-derivative products via Ministry of Agriculture Regulation 11/2026. This regulation establishes two separate pathways for the Ministry’s import licensing-related approvals: one for soybean meal and wheat for feed and the other for 55 other feed ingredients. These changes threaten U.S. agricultural exports by using import licensing to enforce strict import timelines, control import volumes, designate import channels, and prohibit corn and broken rice imports for feed. The regulation aligns with Ministry of Trade Regulation 11/2026, which requires the Ministry of Trade to also issue import licenses for six commodities, including soybean meal and wheat for feed.

Indonesia Clarifies Which Products Must be Certified Halal Including Seafood

ID2026-0023 – On May 6, 2026, Indonesia clarified which products must be certified halal via notifying the Halal Product Assurance Agency Decree No. 307/2025 to the World Trade Organization. The decree generally exempts fresh, unprocessed fruit and beverage products from halal certification while requiring that processed products be certified halal. Animal products (e.g., meat and dairy) have required halal certification since 1989, but the decree confirms that processed products must be certified halal and introduces new certification requirements for seafood, dried fruit, and products containing beeswax. While the Decree was enacted on November 20, 2025, it will not be enforced until an unknown date. While FAS continues to seek flexibilities, we recommend that U.S. industry representatives review the attached list of products requiring halal certification to inform planned shipments to Indonesia.

Indonesia Expands Import Licensing to Six Commodities Including Soybean Meal

ID2026-0017 – Beginning on May 8, 2026, Indonesia will require import licenses for soybean meal, wheat for feed, broken rice for feed, mung beans, pears, and peanuts. However, transitional provisions allow shipments that were loaded prior to entry into force to proceed without being subject to the new requirements. The regulation supports the Prabowo administration’s food self-sufficiency and import substitution goals. This report outlines the specific import licensing requirements, which differ by commodity, and the anticipated impact on U.S. agricultural exports.

FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

ID2025-0055 – The FAIRS Export Certificate Report lists the major export certificates and other Government of Indonesia (GOI) requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products exports. This report updates the 2024 Indonesian FAIRS and supplements information provided in the 2025 Indonesia FAIRS Country Report. Notable updates include information on mandatory halal certification and prior notice requirements.

FAIRS Country Report Annual 

ID2025-0054 – This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulations on food and agricultural products as currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI). Sections that have been updated for this year include Labeling Requirements; Food Additives; Pesticides and Other Contaminants; Other Requirements, Regulations, and Registrations Measures; Other Specific Standards and Import Procedures. The appendices have also been updated.

Release of Videos Demystifying Halal Requirements in Indonesia

ID2026-0001 – FAS Jakarta is pleased to announce the release of a new two-part video series designed to educate U.S. exporters, agribusinesses, and suppliers about Indonesia’s halal requirements, which will expand on October 17, 2026. The videos help U.S. stakeholders understand if their products must be certified halal and how to obtain halal certification. These videos highlight information in FAS Jakarta’s recent report, “Indonesia’s Expanding Halal Standards with Trade Impacts on the Horizon.”

Indonesia Notifies Draft Decree on Halal Logistic Requirements

ID2025-0053 – On November 17, 2025, Indonesia notified a draft Decree from Indonesia’s Halal Authority (BPJPH) regarding, “Guidelines for the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System for Storage, Packaging, and Distribution Services” to the WTO TBT Committee (G/TBT/N/IDN/183). This regulation establishes new requirements for business operators providing storage, packaging, and distribution services for halal-certified products, which could impact U.S. agricultural exports beyond the halal certification requirements to be implemented on October 17, 2026. Although the comment deadline was November 30, 2025, FAS requested an extension for comment until mid-January 2026. FAS Jakarta recommends U.S. industries impacted by the proposed regulation submit comments to FAS Washington by early January to inform advocacy efforts. This report contains an unofficial translation of the draft Decree.

Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual

ID2025-0038 – Since food security is a top priority of the President Prabowo administration, Indonesia’s national strategy supports increased research and development of agricultural biotechnology products and has taken steps to approve agricultural biotechnology events. Notably, the Government of Indonesia has accepted the food safety of golden rice, but cultivation is still pending approval for feed safety and environmental safety, as well as variety release. In addition, authorities have taken a favorable approach to regulating gene editing and approving stacked trait events, which will help facilitate the development and import of related products. Unfortunately, the Government of Indonesia has not prioritized the development of animal biotechnology. There is still no regulatory framework for genetically engineered animals and no genetically engineered animal products have been approved for commercialization.

Indonesia’s Expanding Halal Standards with Trade Impacts on the Horizon

ID2025-0035 – Published on August 27, 2025 On October 17, 2026, mandatory halal certification requirements are scheduled to expand to most food and beverage products. In addition, genetically engineered products would also need to be certified halal by this date, although Indonesian officials have informally signaled flexibility. (Note that meat and dairy products must already […]