Webinar Recording: ENTERING INDONESIA & MALAYSIA: HALAL ESSENTIALS

Halal compliance: more than a label
The speakers describe Halal as a system that covers ingredients, production processes, documentation, verification, and supply chain controls. The webinar explains what is typically assessed during certification, including document review of materials and suppliers, on-site audits, and—where needed—laboratory testing.

Malaysia and Indonesia: plan country by country
Malaysia and Indonesia apply different approaches to Halal certification and recognition. For Malaysia, the webinar highlights the importance of using a certification body recognized by Jakim for imports, alongside operational expectations such as avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining a Halal assurance system.

Indonesia deadlines, labeling, and operational implications
Indonesia’s framework is presented as mandatory for defined product categories, with October 17, 2026 emphasized as a key milestone for several goods entering the market. The Q+A also addresses practical questions such as when the Halal logo needs to be applied, how non-halal products may still be allowed with specific information requirements, and what separation may be required in storage and logistics.