Many home-based culinary business owners put off getting licenses because of the impression that it's complicated and expensive. Yet a PIRT license and halal certificate are important investments that open many doors — from being able to sell in minimarkets to boosting customer trust. Let's go through the step-by-step process of getting them.
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3>What is PIRT?
PIRT stands for Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga (Home Industry Food) — a production license for food and beverages made on a home scale. The PIRT number must be printed on the packaging of any food product sold. Without a PIRT license, you're legally not allowed to sell packaged food products. But don't worry, the process for getting one is much easier than you might think.
Requirements for Getting a PIRT License
Documents you'll need to prepare: a photocopy of the business owner's ID card (KTP), a 3x4 cm passport photo (2 copies), a certificate of business domicile from the local neighborhood/community unit (RT/RW), a floor plan of the production location, a product description (name, ingredients, production method), and a product sample for testing. Processing fees are usually around Rp 50,000–100,000 depending on the region, and in some areas it's even free.
The Process for Getting a PIRT License
First, go to your district/city Health Department (Dinas Kesehatan). Second, pick up the registration form and fill it out completely. Third, attend a food safety training session — usually 1 day, and it's free. Fourth, a team from the Health Department will survey your production site. Fifth, if you pass, your PIRT number will be issued — usually 1–2 weeks after the survey. These days, many regions already allow you to handle the process online through OSS (Online Single Submission).
What is a Halal Certificate?
Since October 2024, a halal certificate has been mandatory for all food and beverage products sold in Indonesia, including small businesses (UMKM). However, the government has made things easier specifically for small businesses — the process is simpler and the cost is FREE through the free halal certification program from BPJPH (the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency).
How to Get a Free Halal Certificate for Small Businesses
First, register on the SIHALAL app (sihalal.halal.go.id) or visit your nearest BPJPH office. Second, fill out the self-declaration — a statement that your ingredients and production process are halal. Third, upload supporting documents (your Business Identification Number/NIB, list of raw materials, production process). Fourth, wait for verification — for micro businesses, a self-declaration is usually enough without needing an audit. Fifth, your halal certificate will be issued — valid for 4 years.
The Benefits of Having PIRT and Halal Certification
With a PIRT license and halal certification, your business can get into minimarkets and supermarkets, sell on marketplaces with greater trust, build more confident and loyal customers, join official exhibitions and bazaars, and operate legally with protection under the law. These two documents are what set an amateur culinary business apart from a professional one.
Don't put it off any longer — get your PIRT license and halal certificate now. The process is much easier and cheaper than you'd expect, and the benefits are huge for growing your culinary business!
