DITP urges Thai exporters to prepare for Indonesia’s halal rules
The Thai Department of International Trade Promotion is urging exporters to comply with Indonesia's new mandatory halal certification requirements starting October 2026. Failure to meet these standards could result in fines or product recalls.
Why it matters
Regulatory changes in major markets like Indonesia significantly impact international trade logistics and compliance costs for exporters.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 | The Nation Editorial Team สลับเป็นเสียงผู้ชาย Play Loading... Thai exporters are urged to prepare for Indonesia’s mandatory halal requirements from Sunday (October 18, 2026), including food, cosmetics, medicines and chemicals. Indonesia will begin enforcing mandatory halal requirements from October 18, 2026, for a wide range of products including food, beverages, cosmetics, and medicines. Thai exporters must ensure their goods have valid, verifiable halal certificates, undergo pre-shipment verification, and meet specific labeling rules for both halal and non-halal products. Failure to comply with the new regulations can result in penalties ranging from administrative fines and product recalls to the suspension or revocation of halal certificates. The DITP is assisting Thai businesses by holding informational seminars and is working to renew a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on halal certification with Indonesia to ease compliance.
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