ID2026-0023 – Published on May 21, 2026
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.