SNI ISO/IEC 17065 and LPH Accreditation: Consequences for Business Actors

When you submit your halal certification application, your application is not directly assessed by BPJPH (the Halal Product Assurance Agency). There is another institution that inspects and tests your product, namely the LPH (Halal Inspection Agency). LPH cannot stand alone. It must be accredited. The accreditation reference is SNI ISO/IEC 17065:2012.

What Is SNI ISO/IEC 17065:2012

SNI ISO/IEC 17065:2012 is a standard issued by BSN and applies as a reference in LPH accreditation. This standard contains requirements for certification bodies for products, processes, and services.

Its contents cover several important matters: impartiality, confidentiality, personnel competence, management of complaints and appeals, and liability. All of these are not merely administrative documents. These requirements determine how LPH works when inspecting your product.

Practical Consequences for Business Actors

This standard essentially protects business actors from unprofessional inspections. Here are several consequences you need to understand.

1. Inspections must be impartial

LPH is required to maintain impartiality. This means auditors must not have a personal interest in the inspection results. For business actors, this means audit results cannot be negotiated. If there are findings, those findings must be followed up according to procedure.

2. Confidentiality of your documents is maintained

SNI ISO/IEC 17065:2012 governs confidentiality. Formulation recipes, supplier data, and critical point material documents that you submit to LPH must not be disseminated without permission. This is important especially for businesses that consider formulations as assets.

3. Personnel competence is tested

This standard requires personnel competence. Auditors who inspect your product must have appropriate technical capacity. For business actors, you have the right to an inspection conducted by someone who understands the critical points of materials, not merely checking document completeness.

4. There is a complaint and appeal channel

If you are dissatisfied with the inspection process or results, this standard requires the existence of complaint and appeal management. You do not need to stay silent if you feel you have been treated unfairly. The procedure must be available and accessible.

5. Liability is enforced

LPH is responsible for its work. If an error occurs in the inspection process, there is a liability mechanism that can be pursued. This provides certainty that the certification process does not run without accountability.

Link to Other Regulations

PP 42/2024 on the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance Sector governs the procedures for the establishment, accreditation, scope of activities, and revocation of LPH approval. This regulation also governs the appointment and dismissal of Halal Auditors.

On the other hand, the Decree of the Head of BPJPH Number 243 of 2025 on Service Standards at BPJPH establishes 27 types of services, including LPH accreditation. These services are equipped with requirements, timeframes, and tariffs. This Decree revokes Kepka 120/2022.

Thus, SNI ISO/IEC 17065:2012 does not stand alone. It serves as a technical reference that complements the broader halal regulatory framework.

Why This Matters for You

Many business actors focus only on the critical points of materials. They are busy tracing whether gelatin comes from a clear source, whether amino acids are the result of microbial fermentation, or whether yeast is grown on plant-based media. All of that is important.

However, the inspection process itself is also regulated. Understanding the LPH accreditation standard helps you know your rights and obligations during the process. You can assess whether the inspection is running according to procedure. You also know where to complain if there is a problem.

What Needs to Be Prepared

Before dealing with LPH, make sure your documents are ready. Several things that are generally needed:

• List of materials and their suppliers.
• Traceability documents for materials whose status depends on the source.
• Production process flow.
• Halal policy and internal procedures.

Well-organized documents speed up the inspection. Conversely, incomplete documents can prolong the process and give rise to repeated findings.

Ultimately, SNI ISO/IEC 17065:2012 is a guarantee that LPH works with clear standards. For business actors, this means the halal certification process runs more measurably. You do not only rely on trust, but also on procedures that can be accounted for.

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