Indonesia Finalizes Registration Rules for Overseas Halal Certificates (SHLN)

Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has issued Decree No. 221/2025, setting out definitive procedures for registering overseas halal certificates (SHLN) so products certified abroad can be marketed domestically under...

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Indonesia Concludes Public Consultation on New CPKB Certification Rule: Risk-Based Oversight, Faster Timelines, Clearer Renewal Paths

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan, BPOM) has held a public consultation on the Draft Regulation on Certification of Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics (CPKB), as...

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Indonesia Tightens Import Controls on Chemicals: New Trade Ministry Regulation Resets Permitting, Reporting and Zone Treatment

Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has issued Regulation No. 20 of 2025 on the import of chemicals, hazardous substances, and certain minerals, replacing Regulation No. 36 of 2023 (as amended). The regulation...

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Indonesia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Strengthen Product Safety and Labelling Compliance

On 30 July 2025, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) released a draft five-year strategic plan (2025–2029) to enhance regulatory compliance in product safety and labelling, with a...

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Indonesia Issues Regulatory Draft on Cosmetic Test Parameters in Certificates of Analysis for Import Certificate Applications

On June 2, 2025, the Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) introduced a new draft aimed at strengthening the safety and quality oversight of imported cosmetic products. This important update...

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Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 Launched: A New Era in Product Notification and Compliance

The Indonesian Cosmetics Notification System 3.0 officially launched on January 2, 2025, bringing with it a number of significant updates designed to enhance the product notification process. With a primary focus...

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New Guidelines for Halal Certification of Micro and Small Enterprises MSEs in Indonesia: Regulation No. 80 of 2024

On December 31, 2024, Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) officially rolled out Regulation No. 80 of 2024, which introduces updated guidelines for Halal certification, specifically tailored to Micro and Small...

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ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024

On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committee...

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Indonesia proposes amendments to the regulation regarding cosmetic labeling promotion and advertising. 

On August 29, 2024, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) released a draft amendment to the Regulation Concerning Cosmetic Labeling, Promotion, and Advertising for public consultation which ended...

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Indonesia introduces Halal Registration Certificate for Foreign Importers

On July 15, 2024, the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) launched the Overseas Halal Certificate Registration (RSHLN) service. The menu is available at https://ptsp.halal.go.id/....

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