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Indonesia's October 2026 Halal Deadline: What It Means for Importers and Shoppers
From 17–18 October 2026 imported food, drink, cosmetics and supplements sold in Indonesia must hold halal certification registered with BPJPH. BPJPH says no extension. What is covered, what is exempt, how foreign certificates count, and why more US brands now carry IFANCA marks.
Vietnam's Five JAKIM-Recognised Halal Certifiers: What They Mean for Vietnamese Food in Malaysia
JAKIM's list effective 21 August 2026 recognises five Vietnamese halal certification bodies — HCA, HVN, VNH, VINAHIC and GHC — making Vietnam the third-largest source of recognised certifiers after Australia and Japan. Which logos count in Malaysia, and which do not.
Malaysia and Indonesia's Joint Halal Council: What Changes First for Cross-Border Products
Malaysia and Indonesia launched a bilateral halal council on 25 September 2026, chaired by BPJPH with Malaysia as secretary-general. It builds on a 2023 mutual-recognition agreement already in force. What is actually recognised today, what the council adds, and what the ASEAN Halal Council planned for 2027 would mean.
Indonesia's Halal Exemptions: 7 Categories That Need No Certificate (Decree 301/2026)
BPJPH Decree 301 of 2026 lists nine criteria and seven categories of products and ingredients exempt from Indonesia's mandatory halal certification — fresh produce, plain nuts, natural water, purified minerals and more. Exemption ends the moment another ingredient is added.
Indonesia's SJPH Explained: The Five Criteria Behind the Halal Indonesia Logo
Every purple Halal Indonesia logo means the producer runs a Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) audited on five criteria: commitment, materials, process, products, and monitoring. What each one checks, and what the logo does not guarantee.
Halal Sweets and Candy in Singapore: MUIS, Haribo and Country-of-Origin (2026)
In Singapore, MUIS certification is law and country-of-origin decides it: Haribo from Türkiye is halal, from Germany it's haram. Here's how Muslims read a candy pack in Singapore.
Halal Ice Cream and Dairy in Saudi Arabia: SADAFCO, Almarai and the SFDA Regime (2026)
Saudi Arabia's SFDA halal regime means imported ice cream with animal gelatine needs certification by law. SADAFCO is fully certified. Here's what Muslims check in KSA — and what changes when buying abroad.
Halal Chocolate in the UAE: Galaxy, Patchi, Lindt and the MOIAT Mark (2026)
In the UAE, locally-made Galaxy and KitKat meet halal import rules and Patchi is ESMA-certified — but imported Lindt liqueur pralines are haram. Here's how Muslims read a chocolate pack in the UAE.
Halal Food Labelling Law: UK, EU, US & Export Market Rules Compared (2026)
Halal is not a uniformly protected legal term across food markets. This guide compares UK, EU, US, and key export-market rules, what businesses must disclose, and what certification adds legally.
Halal Certification for Restaurants: The Full UK Process (Step by Step 2026)
How UK restaurants get HMC or HFA halal certification — the full step-by-step process, supplier requirements, what inspectors check, and how much it costs.
How to Get Halal Certification: Complete Guide for Food Businesses (UK, USA & Australia 2026)
Step-by-step halal certification process for food manufacturers, restaurants, and importers in the UK, USA, and Australia. Certifying bodies, costs, and audit requirements explained.
Halal Certification Cost: What to Budget in the UK, USA & Australia (2026)
Halal certification costs vary widely by market, business size, and certifying body. Budget breakdown for UK, US, and Australian businesses, including what usually changes the quote.