Note, This is the New Type of Violation and Sanctions for Halal Product Guarantees According to BPJPH
JAKARTA - The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) officially strengthened the law enforcement mechanism through the BPJPH Regulation Number 2 of 2026 concerning the Imposition of Administrative Sanctions for Violations of the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance.
Head of BPJPH, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, explained that the regulation which was enacted by the Ministry of Law on June 5, 2026, is the main guideline in enforcing the rules of Halal Product Guarantee (JPH) in an accountable and transparent manner.
"Halal Product Guarantee is not only about certificates, but also a commitment to maintaining product halal sustainability. Our supervision system must be supported by clear, fair, and provide certainty for all parties," said Haikal in an official statement in Jakarta, Sunday (9/8/2026).
Umbrella of Law and Scope of Sanctions
BPJPH Regulation Number 2 of 2026 is a follow-up to the mandate of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantee and Government Regulation Number 42 of 2024.
Through this regulation, BPJPH has full authority to impose administrative sanctions on various parties in the halal ecosystem that are proven to be in violation, including:
Business Actors Halal Inspection Agency (LPH) Halal Auditor Halal Product Process Supporting Agency (PPH) PPH SupportingThe level of administrative sanctions is regulated in stages, including written warnings, administrative fines, withdrawal of products from circulation, operational freezing, revocation of Halal Certificates, to revocation of official registration numbers.
Form of Violation of Business Actors and Principles of Guidance
For business actors, this regulation details a number of forms of violations that can lead to sanctions, including:
Failure to fulfill the obligation of halal certification. Failure to maintain the consistency of the halal product that has been certified. Failure to include the Halal Label on the packaging. Failure to report any changes in the composition of ingredients or Halal Product Process (PPH).However, Haikal emphasized that this regulation does not merely emphasize the aspect of enforcement, but also emphasizes the function of guidance.
"This rule also emphasizes the principle of training through a stage of proportional sanctions. Business actors are still given the opportunity to make improvements within a certain period of time," he concluded.