Indonesia's mandatory halal rules to increase compliance burden for Indian exporters

Indonesia's mandatory halal-certification policies will come into effect on October 17, significantly impacting Indian exporters across multiple sectors including food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices. The new requirements are expected to increase operational costs for businesses.

Indian exporters must obtain certifications from accredited entities to avoid customs disruptions and product recalls. The regulation will be particularly impactful for sectors such as buffalo meat and pharmaceuticals, where proper traceability and compliance documentation will become mandatory.