Indonesia's October 17 halal-certification rules may add to Indian exporters' compliance burden

The Economic Times reports that Indonesia's mandatory halal-certification rules are set to take effect on October 17, 2026, covering imported food and beverages, cosmetics, traditional medicines, health supplements and certain medical devices. Citing think tank GTRI, it says Indian exporters may face a greater compliance burden. GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava warned that missing certification or pre-shipment verification could lead to customs delays, border rejection or product recalls.