Photo left to right : Mr. Zulfadli as Sr. Product Manager Salonpas and  Mr. Anang Ghozali, as Head Of IHATEC Marketing Research  

JAKARTA, October 15, 2025 – Salonpas, the leading pain relief patch (koyo) brand in Indonesia, has once again solidified its position as a trusted health product. In the 2025 Top Halal Index survey conducted by the Indonesia Halal Training & Education Center (IHATEC) Marketing Research, Salonpas was honored with the “Top Halal Award 2025” in the Patch category, achieving an index score of 8.491 out of 10. This recognition places Salonpas as the preferred halal pain relief brand for the community.

This achievement serves as a significant milestone amidst the growing awareness among Indonesians—the world's largest Muslim market—regarding the importance of choosing halal-certified health products.

Mr. SATO, Ryo, President Director of PT Hisamitsu Pharma Indonesia, stated that this award represents the company’s sense of responsibility toward its consumers.

“At Salonpas, we uphold the philosophy of ‘te-a-te,’ which literally means ‘hand’s touch.’ This signifies that our empathy for consumers aligns with our belief that halal is not just a label, but a manifestation of responsibility and integrity in serving and improving the community's quality of life,” said Mr. SATO, Ryo.

“The Top Halal Award 2025 is a tangible testament to the trust of Indonesian consumers. As a global brand, Salonpas is proud to adapt to and uphold local values. We recognize that halal certification provides peace of mind for the Indonesian public when consuming products, including pain relievers,” he added.

Salonpas ensures that every process—from the selection of raw materials to production—undergoes rigorous and comprehensive audits in accordance with applicable halal certification standards. This success reinforces their market position and demonstrates that health products manufactured to international quality standards can remain in harmony with halal principles.

“We will continue to maintain the consistency of this quality and halal standard in the future,” said Zulfadli, Senior Product Manager of PT Hisamitsu Pharma Indonesia for the Salonpas Koyo. “This achievement also motivates us to contribute to the government’s vision of making Indonesia a global hub for the halal industry.”

The Top Halal Index survey by IHATEC Marketing Research is now in its fourth year, though the Patch category was introduced for the first time this year. Salonpas' success in this new category highlights high public awareness that halal assurance is crucial for health products, just as it is for food and beverages.

“Salonpas has shown consistency in maintaining halal standards, successfully becoming the top halal brand of choice for consumers. From the 2025 Top Halal Index survey, which involved 1,800 respondents through one-on-one interviews, Salonpas emerged as the preferred product in the Patch category. This excellence is a direct reflection of the recognition that Salonpas' steps are aligned with the needs of the majority of Indonesian consumers,” said Evrin Lutfika, Director of IHATEC Marketing Research.

Salonpas’ commitment to quality and halal standards is also acknowledged by Iko Uwais, the international action actor and Brand Ambassador for Salonpas.

“As a consumer and Brand Ambassador, I am proud to collaborate with a world-class brand like Salonpas that is committed to quality and halal integrity. This shows that Salonpas deeply understands the needs of Indonesian consumers,” said Iko.

Salonpas will continue to strengthen its position in the Indonesian market by maintaining product consistency and quality through a range of portable pain relief solutions that are guaranteed halal.