Indonesia: Indonesia Issues New Halal Regulations with Trade Implications

As the October 17, 2026 deadline for mandatory halal certification for most agricultural products approaches, Indonesia's halal authority (BPJPH) has issued several regulations with trade implications for approximately $2.5 billion in U.S. agricultural exports. Notably, BPJPH formally exempted soybeans, corn, and other plant-based genetically engineered raw commodities from halal certification requirements, greenlighting approximately $1.25 billion in annual U.S. exports. However, BPJPH also clarified halal slaughter requirements and issued measures which would require U.S. exporters to have pre-shipment inspections, hire halal supervisors, and meet labeling requirements for non-halal products. FAS continues to seek clarity since many details related to the implementation of these regulations remain uncertain and invites comments from U.S. industry.