Every processed food produced domestically or imported to be traded in retail packaging is required to have an “Edar Permit”. Prior to sales and marketing in the Indonesian local market, all food and beverage products must undergo certification by the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM).

With the BPOM label, it indicates that the product being sold has guaranteed product status from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency. With BPOM certificates for products, consumers and potential consumers feel more secure and confident in consuming or using the products being sold.

Product Registration Requirements at BPOM

The Indonesian government does not limit every business to register their products at BPOM, but companies that register their products in Indonesia must be aware of the obligations and restrictions that apply to both domestic and foreign products. According to BPOM Regulation, those who can import Food and Beverage Products, Drugs or Cosmetics are:
1. Domestic Products (PDN) as MD.
2. Overseas products as ML.

Registration of MD and ML products must meet the characteristics, such as:
1.  Type of food.
2.  Composition.
3.  Label Design.
4.  Type of Packaging.

There are at least 8 documents required for BPOM Registration required in the food and beverage registration process in Indonesia, namely:
1.  Free Sales Certificate in the country of origin.
2.  Ingredients of the finished product and raw materials (including expired info).
3.  HACCP Validation.
4.  Certificate of Finished Product Analysis.
5.  Raw Material & Ingredients Certificate of Analysis.
6.  packaging information.
7.  product code explanation.
8.  Letter of Authorization.

Period of Validity of Distribution Permit

The process of applying for a distribution permit at BPOM for both domestic and foreign products is carried out with different time provisions depending on the product and the completeness of the requirements fulfilled by business actors to facilitate obtaining a distribution permit.

As a result of product registration at BPOM, BPOM issues a Circulation Permit which is valid for 5 years and can be extended with a period of 6 months before the Circulation Permit expires.

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