FHI Event Summary and Halal Developments in Indonesia

Our company recently participated in the "Food & Hospitality Indonesia (FHI)" event. FHI is a crucial B2B (business-to-business) event where many professionals gather to network and find business opportunities. Through this event, we gained the latest insights into the halal situation in Indonesia.

Event Overview

FHI showcases the latest trends in Indonesia's food and hospitality industries. While most exhibitors sell food products, the event also features technology and other related goods, offering a wide range of business opportunities.

LPPOM MUI's Participation and the Halal Certification Situation

LPPOM MUI, the Indonesian Halal Inspection Agency, also had a booth at the event, where they provided business consulting and held seminars. We had the valuable opportunity to directly engage with LPPOM MUI's experts and receive up-to-date information on halal certification.

Mandatory Halal Certification for Food

Starting in October 2024, halal certification will become mandatory for all food products in Indonesia. It's estimated that many companies still need to obtain this certification, and while many are actively working toward it, challenges remain.

Halal Cosmetics Market Trends

Halal certification is also set to become mandatory for cosmetics in 2026. Currently, only about 20% of cosmetics registered with the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) are halal-certified.

The cost of certification is a significant burden for many companies, but we expect more cosmetic products to become certified in the future.

The Non-Halal Products Market

Due to the cost of certification, not all companies will obtain halal certification. In the cosmetics market, approximately 80% of products are not halal-certified. A survey of Indonesian Muslims revealed that only a small portion prioritize halal certification when buying cosmetics.

Therefore, there is still a demand for non-halal products, particularly for non-Muslim consumers or specific niche markets where products may not meet halal standards.

Our Company's Focus: Japanese Products and the Indonesian Market

As a trading company handling Japanese products, Mirai Group Japan is concentrating on exports to the Indonesian market. Obtaining halal certification is a critical challenge for Japanese companies. However, given the existence of a non-halal market, we need to adapt our strategy based on each product's characteristics.

We are collaborating with our local subsidiary to help Japanese companies enter the Indonesian market smoothly.

Conclusion and Future Support

The halal market in Indonesia is projected to continue growing, making halal certification an essential component of doing business. Mirai Group Japan will maintain contact with halal certification bodies to stay informed and continue supporting Japanese companies' entry into Indonesia.

If you have any questions regarding business expansion, market development, or the halal market and certification in Indonesia, please feel free to contact us.