Indonesia Halal Cosmetics Deadline Moved to 2028: K-Beauty Export Guide

Indonesia Halal Cosmetics Deadline Moved to October 2028: What Korean Beauty Exporters Must Know

Updated October 31, 2026: Indonesia has extended the phase-in deadline for cosmetics from October 17, 2026 to October 17, 2028. The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced the change in October 2026 through an amendment to Government Regulation No. 42/2024, and Indonesia's halal agency BPJPH refers to it as Government Regulation No. 40/2026.

This gives Korean beauty exporters and their buyers more time, but the requirement hasn't gone away. Published reports mention imported food and beverages by name, so ask BPJPH or your local agent how the new date applies to your imported cosmetics.

What Is Changing

The Halal Product Assurance Law

Indonesia's Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance (Jaminan Produk Halal/JPH) mandates that all products circulated and traded in Indonesia must be halal-certified. After the 2026 extension, the phase-in for cosmetics runs until October 17, 2028.

Before vs After

Until October 17, 2028: The phase-in period for cosmetics continues. Some retailers and distributors may still ask for halal certificates earlier, so check with your buyers.

After the phase-in ends: Cosmetics are expected to be either halal-certified or clearly labeled as non-halal. Non-halal products may also face commercial limits, depending on the retailer and the customer.

Who Needs to Comply

Every party in the supply chain:

• Korean manufacturers (OEM/ODM factories)
• Brand owners exporting to Indonesia
• Importers and distributors in Indonesia
• Retailers selling cosmetics to Indonesian consumers

If you wholesale Korean beauty products to Indonesian buyers, ask early who will handle certification and which products are in scope.

The Certification Process

Step 1: BPJPH Registration

Register with Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH), Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency. Foreign companies can register through their Indonesian importer or directly.

Step 2: Halal Inspection Body (LPH) Audit

A BPJPH-accredited Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal (LPH) conducts the audit. This covers:

• Raw material review: Every ingredient must be traceable and halal-compliant
• Manufacturing process audit: Production lines, equipment cleaning procedures, and cross-contamination controls
• Supply chain verification: Raw material suppliers must also demonstrate halal compliance
• Storage and distribution: Halal products must be separated from non-halal products during storage and transport

Step 3: Fatwa Decision

The Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) or other authorized bodies review the audit results and issue a fatwa (religious ruling) on halal status.

Step 4: BPJPH Certificate Issuance

Upon fatwa approval, BPJPH issues the halal certificate. Ask BPJPH or your agent about the current validity and renewal rules.

Timeline and Cost

Time and cost depend on the number of products, the ingredients and the factory's readiness. Get a written quote and timeline from a BPJPH-accredited inspection body or your local agent before you budget.

Common Issues for Korean Beauty Products

Ingredient Concerns

Several common Korean beauty ingredients require careful halal assessment:

• Collagen: Must be sourced from halal-slaughtered animals or marine/plant sources
• Hyaluronic acid: Production method determines halal status — fermentation-based is generally acceptable
• Snail mucin: Subject to scholarly debate; some halal bodies accept it, others do not
• Alcohol (ethanol): Cosmetic-grade ethanol in topical products is generally permissible, but this varies by certifying body
• Glycerin: Must be plant-derived or from halal animal sources
• Carmine/cochineal: Not halal — affects lip products and color cosmetics

Manufacturing Challenges

Korean factories often produce halal and non-halal products on the same lines. The certification process requires:

• Dedicated production runs or certified cleaning protocols between halal and non-halal products
• Documentation of cleaning validation
• Separation during storage and packaging

Support for Korean Brands

Support programs for Korean exporters change from year to year. Ask your Korean brand partner whether it's using any government support for halal certification.

What Wholesale Buyers Should Do Now

Now

1. Audit your product catalog: Identify which SKUs you sell into Indonesia and flag potential ingredient issues
2. Contact your Korean suppliers: Ask about their halal certification status and timeline
3. Engage Indonesian partners: Your local distributor should be leading the BPJPH registration process
4. Budget for certification: Include likely costs in your 2027 and 2028 plans

Before 2028

1. Prioritize certification by revenue: Certify your top-selling SKUs first
2. Replace problematic ingredients: Work with brands to reformulate products with halal-incompatible ingredients
3. Update labeling: Prepare Indonesian-market packaging with halal certification marks

Contingency Planning

If certification isn't achievable by the deadline:

• Ask your local agent about non-halal labeling. Market access and customer acceptance may be more limited
• Consider focusing on halal-compliant product categories first (plant-based skincare, vegan formulas) while pursuing certification for others

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Key Takeaway

The deadline has moved to October 17, 2028, so you have time to plan. Confirm how it applies to your imported products, prioritize your best-selling SKUs, and work with brands that have already started on halal compliance.

Sources

• ANTARA: RI extends halal certification mandate to Oct. 2028
• BPJPH: Government Regulation No. 40/2026 phase-in adjustment