Jakarta – The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has recently emphasized that the logistics sector must fully comply with halal certification obligations in 2026. CHCSSH Testing & Certification Agency is closely monitoring this important policy development and believes it will profoundly impact the landscape of both the Indonesian and global halal supply chains.

During the "Halal Bihalal" gathering of the ASPERINDO family in Jakarta, BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan (affectionately known as "Babe Haikal") stated that the concept of halal has long transcended the realm of food and beverages, encompassing the entire chain from production to distribution. He noted: "Halal certification in the logistics sector is a key component in ensuring the halal integrity of products. This is not just about the final product, but also about ensuring that storage, packaging, and distribution processes strictly adhere to halal principles."

CHCSSH has observed that Haikal Hasan placed special emphasis on the strategic value of halal—it can serve as an effective barrier to entry, protecting domestic micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from foreign products that do not meet halal standards. He added: "Halal is not merely a legal obligation; it is also a powerful tool for protecting our MSMEs from the influx of imported goods." 

2026: No Room for Negotiation for the Logistics Sector

The Head of BPJPH was resolute in his message that the logistics industry no longer has any room to delay halal certification. In line with national policy, the halal certification mandate will be fully enforced in 2026. "For the logistics industry, there is no room for bargaining. 2026 is the mandatory deadline for businesses to obtain halal certification," he stated. 

CHCS believes this statement sends a strong signal: logistics enterprises must immediately begin preparing for certification, including process review, internal training, and technical coordination, or risk facing market access barriers.

Haikal Hasan also underscored the importance of critical control points within the logistics process. He emphasized that halal and non-halal products (such as halal and non-halal meat) must be strictly segregated either physically or temporally to prevent cross-contamination. "This is a fundamental standard that all logistics providers must meet." 

Building an Integrated, Globally Competitive Halal Ecosystem

BPJPH hopes for stronger synergy between the government and the logistics industry to build an integrated and globally competitive national halal ecosystem. As an official mutually recognized institution by Indonesia, CHCSSH will continue to provide halal certification consulting, auditing, and technical support to logistics enterprises, helping them smoothly transition into the mandatory halal era of 2026.

News Source: BPJPH (Halal Product Assurance Agency) Official Website
Source URL: https://bpjph.halal.go.id/detail/bpjph-tegaskan-kewajiban-sertifikasi-halal-sektor-logistik-pada-2026