‌BPJPH Emphasizes Halal Certification Obligation for Logistics Sector in 2026‌

Jakarta— The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) emphasizes that the logistics sector is required to fully implement halal certification by 2026. This statement was delivered by BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan during a Halal Bihalal gathering of the ASPERINDO family in Jakarta.

‌In his remarks, BPJPH Head, affectionately known as Babe Haikal, explained that the concept of halal is not limited to food and beverage products, but also encompasses the entire process chain, including distribution and logistics.

“Halal in the logistics sector is an essential part of halal product assurance. It is not only about the final product, but also about how the processes of storage, packaging, and distribution are carried out in accordance with halal principles,” he said.

He also emphasized that halal can serve as a strategic barrier to entry to protect domestic micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from foreign products that do not meet halal standards.

“Halal is not merely an obligation, but also a protective instrument for our MSMEs against the influx of imported products,” he added.

Furthermore, the Head of BPJPH emphasized that the logistics sector no longer has room to delay halal certification implementation.‌ In line with national policy, mandatory halal certification will be fully enforced by 2026.

‌"For the logistics industry, there is no more negotiation. 2026 is the deadline by which all businesses must obtain halal certification,"‌ he stated firmly.

On this occasion, Haikal Hasan also highlighted the importance of controlling critical points in the logistics process. He pointed out that strict separation between halal and non-halal products must be enforced to maintain product halal integrity.

‌"Products such as halal and non-halal meat must be stored separately. This is a standard that all logistics businesses must meet,"‌ he explained.

BPJPH hopes for stronger synergy between the government and logistics industry players in building a nationally integrated and globally competitive halal ecosystem.