Home Blog QR Code in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food Products in Indonesia Indonesia | Product Registration QR Code in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food Products in Indonesia InCorp Editorial Team 14 October 2024 3 minutes reading time Table of Contents What is QR Code? The Implementation of QR Code in Products in Indonesia Product Registration in Indonesia with Cekindo Over the years, technology has been developing so fast. All new technologies are made and designed to make our lives easier, faster and more comfortable. Not only in our lives, technologies have also profoundly impacted the world of business everywhere and Indonesia is no exception. Amazing tools have been created so that we can have useful information at our fingertips, such as QR code. To facilitate the consumer in getting the important information about a product, the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has implemented the use of QR code on drug, cosmetic and food packaging in Indonesia. This article discusses QR code and its implementation in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food products in Indonesia. What is QR Code? A Quick Response (QR) code is traditionally an array of black and white pixelated boxes printed on the packaging or other materials. Its purpose is to allow consumers to get additional information about the product or to engage with the product’s brand owner in some way. You can make a QR code to direct users to your website, social media profiles, or other online resources related to the product or brand. The Implementation of QR Code in Products in Indonesia In accordance with BPOM’s regulation on QR Code (2D Barcode) issued in 2018, every product that is produced either domestically or abroad and is circulated in the territory of Indonesia is required to put the BPOM’s QR code on the packaging. This regulation applies specifically to the following products: a. Pharmaceutical Products b. Traditional Medicines c. Health Supplements d. Cosmetics e. Food and Beverages This BPOM’s QR code can be accessed through the android application: BPOM Mobile. Some important information that you need to know prior to accessing the application includes the following: BPOM Mobile features The BPOM’s QR code contains information of: With this QR Code, consumers can receive information of a certain product anywhere at anytime without the need to check it through the BPOM website. Product Registration in Indonesia with Cekindo Complying with product registration regulations for successful business in Indonesia does not have to be difficult. Cekindo, with a team of product registration specialists, is ready to assist your company and get your products into the hands of consumers soon. Whether you are interested in distributing and selling cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, food and beverages or health supplements in Indonesia, our comprehensive services get you covered, from product registration and import license to distributor selection and Halal certification. Reach out to us to discuss your needs by filling in the form below. Read Full Bio Verified by Daris Salam COO Indonesia at InCorp Indonesia With more than 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, Daris Salam dedicates his knowledge to consistently improving the performance of InCorp Indonesia and maintaining clients and partnerships. Frequently Asked Questions What requirements are needed if my Indonesian company registers the product? Register the product with BPOM (National Agency of Food and Drugs) and MoH (Ministry of Health). The type of testing and document requirements depend on the type of product you want to register. Also, the time frame for registration could vary between 3 to 15 months. If my company is Halal certified for Europe or Malaysia, does it mean it is also Halal certified for Indonesia? The Indonesian Halal bodies recognize some of the international halal certifications. Nevertheless, since there might be differences in the standards used by each certification body, it is still necessary to process Halal Certification in Indonesia. What are the regulations on product distribution in Indonesia? You will need to register your products with the BPOM (National Agency of Food and Drugs) and MoH (Ministry of Health) before you can distribute them in Indonesia. It can only be registered with an Indonesian legal entity. Your local distributor will register your product in Indonesia under their entity and become the license holder if you distribute via the entity you choose. What if my product has been registered under a local distributor, and I decide to transfer the license to my company or another distributor? You can transfer the license if your local distributor agrees to change the product license holder. Get in touch with us. 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