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Indonesia Battery EPR

A practical guide to Indonesia Battery EPR for batteries sold in Indonesia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers and importers of batteries and battery-containing products; Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Indonesia

Authority

Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Legal basis

Waste management Law 18/2008

Local representative

A local registered producer or representative is required

Timeline

Before placement; declarations are periodic

Cost

Fees depend on chemistry and volume

If you do not comply

Fines and sales restrictions

Who needs this

Producers and importers of batteries and battery-containing products
Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Indonesia

Documents you need

Battery producer registration
Chemistry and weight declarations
Collection and recycling scheme evidence
Battery labelling artwork

Compliance checklist

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Battery producer registration
Chemistry and weight declarations
Collection and recycling scheme evidence
Battery labelling artwork

How to comply

Identify whether you are the battery producer
Register or join a collection scheme
Declare chemistry and volumes
Apply the required battery labelling

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Indonesia Battery EPR — Indonesia
Product category: Batteries
Authority: Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Legal basis: Waste management Law 18/2008

Documents we already have:
  1. Battery producer registration
  2. Chemistry and weight declarations
  3. Collection and recycling scheme evidence
  4. Battery labelling artwork

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Indonesia Battery EPR in Indonesia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placement; declarations are periodic.

Fees depend on chemistry and volume.

Common rejection reasons

No producer registration
Chemistry misclassified
Missing battery labelling
Volumes not declared

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

Official sources

FAQ

Who needs Indonesia Battery EPR in Indonesia?

Producers and importers of batteries and battery-containing products. Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Indonesia. The importer of record normally holds the evidence.

What documents do I need for Indonesia Battery EPR?

Battery producer registration; Chemistry and weight declarations; Collection and recycling scheme evidence; and battery labelling artwork.

What is the first step for Indonesia Battery EPR?

Identify whether you are the battery producer, then register or join a collection scheme. Before placement; declarations are periodic.

How long does Indonesia Battery EPR take?

Before placement; declarations are periodic.

How much does Indonesia Battery EPR cost?

Fees depend on chemistry and volume.

What happens if I sell without it?

Fines and sales restrictions.

Who regulates Indonesia Battery EPR in Indonesia?

Ministry of Environment and Forestry.