Indonesia Confirms Mandatory Halal Certification Effective October 18, 2026
Indonesia's government has confirmed that mandatory halal certification will take effect on October 18, 2026. This decision will subject numerous products circulating domestically to halal certification requirements, aiming to protect consumers and advance the Islamic economy in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation.
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