Home Blog How to Register a Product and Get It Halal Certified in Indonesia: The Shortcuts Indonesia | Product Registration How to Register a Product and Get It Halal Certified in Indonesia: The Shortcuts InCorp Editorial Team 19 August 2024 6 minute reading time Table of Contents Product Registration in Indonesia: The Shortcuts Setting up a PT PMA for Product Registration in Indonesia If You Do Not Want to Establish a PT PMA Halal Certification after Product Registration in Indonesia Product Registration in Indonesia with InCorp Indonesia When it comes to the most popular and profitable investment destinations in the world, Indonesia will likely be on the top of the list, especially when your business involves distributing and selling products. To be able to distribute and sell products in Indonesia, you need to familiarise yourself with what is called product registration in Indonesia. But before we dive further into how you can register a product in Indonesia, it would be nice to know why engaging in the distribution and selling of products in Indonesia is worth it. Indonesia takes pride in being the 10th largest economy in the world regarding purchasing power, not to mention that the archipelagic country is the largest economy in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, the government also boasts a growing middle-class population, with the majority fond of imported products. As seen on the website of The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), just in the first four months of 2020, there have been more than 25,000 cosmetic products registered, followed by food and beverages with over 18,000 registered products, medicines (including traditional ones) with over 1,800 registered products and health supplements with over 350 registered products. Now that you are intrigued about whether you can be the next successful foreign entrepreneur in Indonesia, you can. As long as you are on the right track, starting a business by first registering your products in Indonesia is seamless and hassle-free. Our product registration specialists have prepared a handy guide that contains all the essentials you need to know, all in one place. Product Registration in Indonesia: The Shortcuts In Indonesia, the products that can be registered include the following: Cosmetics To ensure a seamless product registration process in Indonesia, it would be best to learn about the procedure, mistakes commonly made by foreign entrepreneurs, regulations of cosmetic import into Indonesia, contamination limit, and QR code, among others. Process for cosmetic product registration in Indonesia Four mistakes frequently made during cosmetic product registration The latest regulation on importing cosmetics into Indonesia Everything to know about contamination in cosmetic products in Indonesia QR codes in cosmetic products Food and Beverages Here are the articles that will help you understand more about the registration process for food and beverage products: Registering food and beverages in Indonesia Newest regulation update on food packaging How to import raw materials of food and beverages into Indonesia QR code in food and beverage products Medicines and Health Supplements If you are interested in distributing and selling medicines or health supplements in Indonesia, the following articles will answer your questions: Registering supplements in Indonesia Contamination limit in health supplements Household Products Other than cosmetics, food and beverages, medicines and health supplements, you can also import, distribute and sell household products. Read the following articles to know more: Registering household products in Indonesia Imported household product registration in Indonesia Medical Devices Indonesia is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical markets in Asia. The pharmaceutical market is claimed to reach USD 10.11 billion by 2021. Players in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly exporters of medical devices, are recommended to gain insights through reading these articles: An overview of the pharmaceutical sector in Indonesia Registering medical devices in Indonesia Other Essentials Securing an import license in Indonesia via the Online Single Submission (OSS) system SNI license and product registration in Indonesia Setting up a PT PMA for Product Registration in Indonesia Before you can proceed with registering any product and secure an import license in Indonesia, you are required to establish a legal entity. Only after a company is set up, it is allowed to continue to the next stage, which is product registration. As a foreign investor, the best legal entity to establish is a foreign owned company, also known as PT PMA in Indonesia. The foreign ownership of a PT PMA ranges from 1 to 100%, and this depends on the business classification. It takes about 1 to 1.5 months to incorporate a PT PMA and it requires a minimum investment of IDR 10 billion (with the minimum paid-up capital of IDR 10 billion as well). Further information on PT PMA establishment can be found below: Registering a PT PMA in Indonesia Shareholders, commissioners and director of a PT PMA How to start a business in Indonesia in 2020 If You Do Not Want to Establish a PT PMA To some foreign entrepreneurs, one month may seem like a long time to start a business. Therefore, they are looking for options other than the establishment of a PT PMA. In Indonesia, foreign investors can start business operations immediately without setting up a PT PMA. Without the establishment of a PT PMA, there is no need to secure an import license either. Product License Holder Foreign entrepreneurs who are not willing to incorporate a company in Indonesia can register their products via a legally registered product license holder. Everything to know about product license holder in Indonesia Importer of Record With an Importer of Record (IOR) or Undername Importer, you would not have to worry about obtaining an import license in Indonesia. Required documents and other requirements for importing goods into Indonesia will be managed and taken care of with this legally registered agent that already possesses an import license. Export to Indonesia without an import license How to use an undername importer in Indonesia Halal Certification after Product Registration in Indonesia The halal industry in Indonesia has been seen as a gold mine for many investors. Approximately 14 percent of the total Muslim population in the world can be found in Indonesia. Furthermore, approximately 88 percent of Indonesian citizens are Muslims. It would be such a loss if you do not consider getting your products halal certified. According to Indonesian Law No. 6 Year 2023, halal certification is valid as long as there’s no change in the ingredient or process. The following guidance will give you insights into halal landscape and certification in Indonesia: Halal industry: the future of Indonesia’s economy It is not too late to secure halal certification in Indonesia Latest regulations on halal products Further update on the procedure for securing halal certificates in Indonesia Product Registration in Indonesia with InCorp Indonesia As a leading consulting company in Indonesia, InCorp Indonesia provides one-stop services to make it easy and convenient for you. Whether you need help with product registration, halal certification, or company establishment in Indonesia, we are here to provide professional guidance and assistance. Fill in the form below to discuss your business needs with our experts, who will respond to your message shortly. Read Full Bio Pandu Biasramadhan Senior Consulting Manager at InCorp Indonesia An expert for more than 10 years, Pandu Biasramadhan, has an extensive background in providing top-quality and comprehensive business solutions for enterprises in Indonesia and managing regional partnership channels across Southeast Asia.