Cosmetics have until 2026 to comply with new law

All international halal cosmetic products that have not been certified in Indonesia, or by an accredited overseas agency, will be viewed as non-halal. Issued under Regulation 31/2019, the compulsory halal labeling law will be carried out gradually over five years and initially applied to food and beverage products, which must comply by October 17, 2024. … Read more

Indonesia’s Mad for Makeup taps on Gen Z community for brand co-creation

Founded in 2017 by an aesthetician, the Indonesian brand offers colour cosmetics ranging from serum concealer, lip moisturiser, serum mascara, and eyebrow pencil, as well as accessories such as makeup bags, blenders, and eyebrow curler. Brand strategist Annisa Purnama and senior product research and experience strategist Trifena Krista said there was a distinct market gap … Read more

How halal beauty consumer trends are shifting

Muslim consumers today are not only better informed about beauty products, but they are also spurring demand for multifunctional skincare and makeup that cater to their unique needs and identities. Speaking at Cosmoprof Asia 2022 held in Singapore from 16 to 18 November, Héloise Lefebvre du Prey, South East Asia Project Manager at Asia Cosme … Read more

Halal oral care among top cosmetic export opportunities for Indonesia

This was according to the recent Indonesia Halal Markets Report 2021/2022 that was jointly published by Bank Indonesia, Indonesia Halal Lifestyle Center, and DinarStandard. With consumer spending of $184bn in 2020, Indonesia represents the largest halal consumer market in the world, accounting for 11.34% of global halal economy spend. However, Indonesia is only the ninth-largest … Read more