# LPPOM halal certification expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lppom-halal-certification-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-02T07:45:39.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Indonesia’s halal authority, LPPOM, is intensifying its push for domestic compliance ahead of the October 18, 2026, mandatory halal certification deadline. LPPOM officials have urged businesses, including micro and small enterprises (UMK), to begin preparations immediately to ensure a smooth rollout of the government-mandated program. To simplify the application process, LPPOM President Director Muti Arintawati advised business owners to prioritize raw materials that already hold clear halal certification. She also emphasized the necessity of dedicated production facilities to prevent cross-contamination. LPPOM noted that certification is not limited to Muslim entrepreneurs; non-Muslim owners may apply provided they meet all facility and production standards. To support this transition, LPPOM utilizes an ecosystem of 126 Halal Inspection Agencies and approximately 2,130 auditors across 34 provinces, aiming for domestic inspection completions within 15 days, subject to BPJPH regulatory timelines. Simultaneously, LPPOM is expanding its international footprint. Through the LPPOM-YANO Halal Association—a joint venture with Japan’s Yano Economic Research Institute—LPPOM-Japan has secured recognition from Thailand’s halal regulator, CICOT. This allows LPPOM-Japan to provide certification for products destined for the Thai market, offering a ‘one-stop window’ for consulting, training, and market research for companies entering global halal markets. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: LPPOM MUI urges businesses to prepare for mandatory halal certification by 2026 LPPOM MUI advises micro and small businesses to secure halal certification ahead of the October 2026 mandatory deadline, emphasizing the use of certified ingredients and dedicated production facilities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lppom-mui-urges-businesses-to-prepare-for-mandatory-halal-certification-by-2026 ### 2026-08-06: LPPOM-Japan launches halal certification service for Thailand LPPOM-Japan, now approved by Thailand’s CICOT, begins offering halal certification for Thai markets, expanding its three‑country service (Indonesia, Thailand, Japan) via the LPPOM‑YANO Halal Association. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lppom-japan-launches-halal-certification-service-for-thailand ### 2026-08-04: Indonesia's LPPOM urges businesses to begin halal certification before 2026 deadline LPPOM told Indonesian businesses to start halal certification now rather than wait for the Oct 18 2026 deadline, citing compliance, consumer trust and competitiveness, after a popular restaurant’s lack of halal 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-lppom-urges-businesses-to-begin-halal-certification-before-2026-deadline --- Cite as: LPPOM halal certification expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lppom-halal-certification-expansion