ID2021-0031 On July 2, 2021, Indonesia notified a draft Decree of The Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia Number __ of 2021 regarding Types of Products and Consumer Goods Products Mandatory to be Halal Certified to the WTO TBT Committee as G/TBT/N/IDN/134. The comment deadline is August 31, 2021. Comments can be sent to Indonesia’s TBT Enquiry Point at [email protected] and [email protected]. This report contains an unofficial translation of the draft Decree.

ID2021-0017 This report provides an overview of relevant regulations, decrees, and standards related to halal certification and the implementation of Indonesia’s 2014 Halal Law. A 5-year phase-in period for the mandatory certification of food, beverages, meat, and poultry began on October 17, 2019 and will end on October 17, 2024. After that date, all food, beverages, meat, and poultry must be marketed according to the 2014 Halal Law. However, many details related to the implementation remain uncertain.

ID2020-0017 - This report provides an overview of the general procedures for re-selling containerized cargo after arrival to Indonesia. The specific requirements for any particular shipment may differ from the procedures outlined in the report. Exporters are advised to work closely with their importer or agent to ensure all Customs requirements are met.

ID2019-2452 President Joko Widodo has signed Government Regulation No. 31/2019 regarding provisions for implementing Indonesia’s 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law.  This regulation is the first of several expected implementing regulations related to the 2014 law.  Key provisions include the role of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) in coordinating and cooperating with Government of Indonesia (GOI) Ministries, Agencies and, the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), the accreditation process for domestic and international halal certifiers and guidelines for the Halal Product Process.

ID2019-2451 President Joko Widodo has signed Government Regulation No. 31/2019 regarding provisions for implementing Indonesia’s 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law.  This regulation is the first of several expected implementing regulations related to the 2014 law.  Key provisions include the role of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) in coordinating and cooperating with Government of Indonesia (GOI) Ministries, Agencies and, the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), the accreditation process for domestic and international halal certifiers and guidelines for the Halal Product Process.

ID2018-1818 - The Government of Indonesia (GOI) requires all food and beverage products in retail packaging and food additives to obtain a distribution authorization from The National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) before entering retail market. This report provides a general overview of the registration process and requirements.