Mandatory Halal Policy October 2026: Education and Readiness of National Products

The government is gonna enforce the Mandatory Halal policy in October 2026 as a national mandate. The Director of Halal Product Assurance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, M. Fuad Nasar, said this at the Indonesia Halal Brands and Food Expo (IHBF) 2026 in Tangerang on Friday (5/29). This policy aims to improve people's quality of life and product competitiveness, and also requires non-halal products to be clearly labeled. Fuad stressed the importance of support from everyone, especially MSMEs, as well as the role of Islamic organizations, pesantren, and preachers in spreading halal literacy. Education has to be easy to understand and push for behavior change, not just socialization. Halal standards now cover hygiene, quality, and safety, not just the halalness of ingredients. This is becoming a quality indicator in global competition. Business players are encouraged to innovate in products and marketing to strengthen the national halal economy. IHBF 2026 is happening from May 29–31 at NICE PIK 2, Banten, showcasing halal MSMEs, the food industry, halal tourism, and even sharia banking, as a place to strengthen the national halal ecosystem. https://mozaik.inilah.com/halal-living/aturan-wajib-halal-2026-berlaku-produk-non-halal-bisa-kena-imbasnya