Mandatory Halal Certification by October 2026, UMKM Non-compliance Won’t Result in Immediate Sanctions

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM), Maman Abdurrachman, assured that businesses without halal certification by October 2026 will not face immediate sanctions.

"We have to consider two things. It shouldn’t be viewed simply as a black-and-white rule. There must be wisdom involved. If we look strictly at the regulations, there would be many consequences for UMKM that lack halal certification," Maman said when met in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, on Saturday (19/9/2026).

He emphasized that applying wisdom is crucial because UMKM have many limitations and should not be equated with medium or large enterprises.

KOMPAS.com/ SHINTA DWI AYU UMKM Minister Maman Abdurrachman. Saturday, (19/9/2026).

"Of course, as the government, we will continue to consider this aspect of wisdom. That doesn’t mean if they haven’t taken care of it yet, we will immediately impose sanctions; I believe there will be wisdom and discretion from us," he added.

It will take time and education for all UMKM to obtain halal certification.

This is because UMKM’s legal understanding is not as advanced as that of large businesses which also have strong capital, making it easier for them to obtain halal certification when mandated.

Meanwhile, some UMKM have limited capital and cannot be immediately forced to comply with this rule.

It is noted that the government, through the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH), has mandated halal certification for UMKM in accordance with the Law and Presidential Regulation (PP) Number 2 of 2024.

This policy will be effective from October 18, 2026, requiring halal certification for food, beverages, cosmetics, medicines, and other products from UMKM.

The halal certification is part of the government's effort to protect consumers.