READINESS OF HALAL COSMETICS CERTIFICATION AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF HALAL COSMETICS IN INDONESIA

• Main Author: Adha Yuliani, Andi
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/81090
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Cosmetic products circulated in Indonesia must have a clear legal status regarding halal and non-halal in October 2026. This research was conducted to determine the readiness of the Government and business actors to face the mandatory halal certification, as well as public perceptions regarding halal cosmetics. The research was conducted using a mixed methodology, by combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Semi-structured interviews were performed to the representatives of the National Regulatory Agency (BPOM) and Halal Regulatory Agency (BPJPH). Interviews were also conducted to business actors consisting of 4 cosmetics industries and 4 cosmetics importers. Quantitative data of public perception on Halal Cosmetics were obtained using a validated questionnaire. The Government perceived that generally the required regulations and systems to deal with halal obligation have been completed. Only a few regulations are currently under discussion related to imported cosmetics. In terms of business actors, cosmetic importers are still constrained to carry out halal certification due to the incomplete regulations, and perceived weak incentive for pursuing Halal certification. Meanwhile, the cosmetic industries are better prepared because the required regulations are fully available. The survey showed that the public has a positive perception towards halal cosmetics. 46.58% of respondents strongly agreed and 44.30% of respondents agreed that non-luxury cosmetics need to be halal certified. 45.60% of respondents strongly agreed and 45.28% of respondents agreed that luxury cosmetics need to be halal certified. The study found that halal cosmetics regulations are ready but missing several aspects to support halal certification of imported cosmetics. Public perception is positive on Halal certification, can be an incentive for business actors, including importers to pursue halal certification.