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Indonesia BPOM Cosmetics Notification

A practical guide to Indonesia BPOM Cosmetics Notification for cosmetics sold in Indonesia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Brands importing or manufacturing cosmetics for Indonesia; Online sellers listing cosmetics on Indonesian marketplaces

Authority

National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM)

Legal basis

BPOM Regulation on cosmetics notification and labelling

Local representative

An Indonesian distributor or licence holder is required

Timeline

Notification review usually takes several weeks; plan before launch

Cost

Government fees are modest; local agent and dossier support add cost

If you do not comply

Product recall, import block, and administrative fines

Who needs this

Brands importing or manufacturing cosmetics for Indonesia
Online sellers listing cosmetics on Indonesian marketplaces

Documents you need

BPOM notification number
Product information file and safety data
GMP certificate for the manufacturing site
Indonesian-language label artwork
Free sale certificate from the origin country where applicable

Compliance checklist

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BPOM notification number
Product information file and safety data
GMP certificate for the manufacturing site
Indonesian-language label artwork
Free sale certificate from the origin country where applicable

How to comply

Appoint an Indonesian licence holder
Prepare the product information file
Submit the notification through the BPOM system
Obtain the notification number
Label in Indonesian and keep claims within allowed limits

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Indonesia BPOM Cosmetics Notification — Indonesia
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM)
Legal basis: BPOM Regulation on cosmetics notification and labelling

Documents we already have:
  1. BPOM notification number
  2. Product information file and safety data
  3. GMP certificate for the manufacturing site
  4. Indonesian-language label artwork
  5. Free sale certificate from the origin country where applicable

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Indonesia BPOM Cosmetics Notification 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

Notification review usually takes several weeks; plan before launch.

Government fees are modest; local agent and dossier support add cost.

Common rejection reasons

No Indonesian licence holder
Claims not supported by the dossier
Label not in Indonesian
GMP certificate missing or expired

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.