Product Registration in Indonesia: Food and Beverage

A. Food and Beverage Registration Services in Indonesia: BPOM Certification

Before entering the Indonesian market, all food and beverage products must be certified by the Indonesian National Agency for Drug and Food Control (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan, or BPOM). The BPOM is a government agency in charge of protecting the public by controlling and supervising drugs and food. BPOM will issue a market authorization permit if your product passes the certification process. To obtain it, importers must first register the manufacturer of their product before writing the product itself. The BPOM will classify imported goods into several categories based on their risk assessment.

Another point to remember is that BPOM will initially request a Food Safety Management Certificate to ensure that your products meet all safety and standard distribution requirements.

B. Requirements for Food and Beverage Product Registration in Indonesia

The BPOM certification process is divided into several stages, which include the registration of a legal entity, the manufacturer, and the product itself. Applicants must provide several detailed documents, including a Business License Number (NIB), Food Safety Management Certificate (Sertifikat Manajemen Keamanan Pangan Olahan, or SMKPO), GMP Certificate, or an equivalent certificate issued by the competent authority in the country of origin to complete these processes. For more information, please contact one of our consultants.

C. Food and Beverage Registration Services in Indonesia: Is a Halal Certification Required?

Because Indonesia has the world’s largest Islamic consumer market, halal certification for food and beverage products is critical. As soon as your products are registered, contact Abisnis to have them certified as halal.

D. Registration Services in Indonesia With Abisnis

1. STARTING A COMPANY
   According to Indonesian law, only registered legal entities may register and distribute food and beverage products in the country, necessitating the formation of a company by foreign investors. On the other hand, a foreign-owned export and import company requires a distributor partnership with a local counterpart. Abisnis, an experienced market-entry consulting firm in Indonesia, can assist you with company registration and identifying a reliable partner.
2. PRODUCT LICENSE HOLDER SERVICES
   Investors who do not want to establish a company in Indonesia can hire a product license holder service like Abisnis. A special purpose agreement will be used to register the food and beverage products. Abisnis will submit all necessary documents on your behalf and guide you through the process, resulting in a market authorization permit or registration number.
3. EXTENSION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE REGISTRATION IN INDONESIA
   Each registration number is valid for five years and can be renewed. Make sure to renew it one year after registration and ten days before it expires. To avoid delays during the extension process, contact Abisnis in advance.
4. IMPORTER OF RECORDS
   A legal service that allows businesses to import goods into the country through a third-party importer is known as an Importer of Record. As an importer of records, Abisnis streamlines and expedites the customs clearance process.

E. Food and Beverage Registration Services in Indonesia: The Workflow

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