SKI (Import Certificate) plays an important role in overseeing the importation of cosmetics into Indonesia. SKI is used as proof of approval for the importation of finished pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic products granted by the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). SKI serves as a requirement to ensure that imported cosmetic materials comply with applicable regulations and do not pose a threat to public health. By obtaining SKI, importers can ensure that the imported cosmetic products comply with the relevant regulations and do not endanger public health.
In the oversight of cosmetic imports, SKI is divided into two types: SKI Border and SKI Post Border. According to Minister of Trade Regulation (Permendag) Number 36 of 2023 concerning Import Policy and Regulation, there has been a change from SKI Post Border to SKI Border for cosmetic products. This new regulation will shift SKI Post Border to SKI Border, making it easier to monitor cosmetics imported from abroad. This revises Permendag No. 25 of 2022, which still used SKI Post Border for cosmetics. Permendag No. 36 of 2023 states that the shift from SKI Post Border to SKI Border requires both PI (Import Approval) and LS (Surveyor’s Report) for cosmetic products. However, Permendag No. 8 of 2024 specifies that the import policy now requires only LS, eliminating the need for PI.
“Permendag 36 changes SKI from post border to border. Previously, post-border meant direct imports and online shopping through digital platforms, while our products had many requirements,” said the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Zulkifli Hasan, as reported by Antara on Wednesday (13/3/2024).
SKI border indicates operations within the customs territory, whereas SKI post-border signifies activities outside this jurisdiction. Customs territory encompasses designated areas in seaports, airports, or other specified locations where goods movement falls entirely under the Directorate General of Customs and Excise’s (DJBC) supervision. Conversely, SKI post-border entails inspection mechanisms post-entry into the customs territory, managed by the ministry/agency granting permits. This entity, often a non-ministerial governmental body or another institution, issues post-border trade provisions, including regulations on prohibitions and restrictions.
Reference :
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