Do all the cosmetic products sold in Indonesia need to be halal certified? No, but cosmetic products without halal certificates are required to include the non-halal information on the packaging.
What documents are required to register a cosmetic product in Indonesia? The cosmetic producer should prepare several documents from the country of origin on the top of product information, such as Certificate of Free Sale (CFS), Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Letter of Appointment (LoA).
How long will the Cosmetic license be valid? It will be valid up to 3 years, depending on the depend on the Letter of Authorization from the Principle (product owner)
How long will it take to register a cosmetic product? In general, cosmetic registration in Indonesia takes up to 3 months. However, it can be affected by many factors
What is the compliance after the registration process? Every importer must maintain product information files including information regarding import and distribution. The company should prepare the Product Information File (PIF), which will be audited by BPOM 6 months since registration approval.