When importing cosmetics into Indonesia, it is crucial to determine whether a particular product or material requires a Surat Keterangan Impor (SKI) from the Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). This is closely tied to regulations that ensure the safety and quality of products circulating in the domestic market.
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Type of SKI to Know
BPOM regulates two types of SKI for imported products:
- SKI Border
Required for the import of medicines, natural medicinal products, quasi-drugs, health supplements, and cosmetics into Indonesia. - SKI Post Border
Required for the import of processed food into Indonesia.
Requirements for Obtaining SKI
To acquire either SKI Border or SKI Post Border, certain key
To acquire either SKI Border or SKI Post Border, certain key conditions must be met. One of the main requirements is that imported products must have a shelf life of at least one-third (1/3) of their total shelf life. This ensures that imported goods are still safe and suitable for use.
Applications for SKI Border must include the following electronic documents, as outlined in Article 16, Clause (1) of BPOM Regulation No. 28 of 2023:
- Marketing authorization approval/Persetujuan izin edar
- Certificate of analysis or Product Certificate of Conformity to the Indonesian National Standard (SPPT SNI) for products subject to mandatory SNI;
- Invoice/Faktur
Regulations Related to HS Codes for Cosmetics
To understand the HS Codes for cosmetics that require SKI from BPOM, two main categories must be considered:
- Cosmetic Raw Materials
HS Codes for raw cosmetic materials requiring BPOM authorization are listed in Appendix of BPOM Regulation No. 14 of 2020. This regulation amends BPOM Regulation No. 29 of 2017, which governs the import oversight of raw materials for medicines and food into Indonesia. - Finished Cosmetic Products
HS Codes for finished cosmetic products are outlined in the Appendix of BPOM Regulation No. 15 of 2020, which replaces BPOM Regulation No. 30 of 2017. This document contains a list of HS Codes importers must comply with.
Regulations Related to HS Codes for Cosmetics
To understand the HS Codes for cosmetics that require SKI from BPOM, two main categories must be considered:
- Cosmetic Raw Materials
HS Codes for raw cosmetic materials requiring BPOM authorization are listed in Appendix of BPOM Regulation No. 14 of 2020. This regulation amends BPOM Regulation No. 29 of 2017, which governs the import oversight of raw materials for medicines and food into Indonesia. - Finished Cosmetic Products
HS Codes for finished cosmetic products are outlined in the Appendix of BPOM Regulation No. 15 of 2020, which replaces BPOM Regulation No. 30 of 2017. This document contains a list of HS Codes importers must comply with.
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How to Check Cosmetic HS Codes
To determine if an HS Code requires SKI, follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Website
Access the website at http://intr.insw.go.id/. - Select Menu Options
- Click on “Indonesia NTR.”
- Select the “HS Code Information” option.
- Enter the HS Code
- Choose the parameter “HS Code.”
- Input the HS Code you want to check, and click “Search” to get information about the required permits.
Additional Requirements for SKI Border
According to Article 25 of BPOM Regulation No. 28 of 2023, applications for SKI Border for natural medicinal products, quasi-drugs, health supplements, or cosmetics must meet the following conditions:
- The product name, packaging, and packaging size listed on the invoice must match those on the marketing authorization.
- If the product name differs from the marketing authorization, a statement letter from the manufacturer must be attached.
- Attach other certificates or letters required under applicable regulations.
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Sources:
BPOM Regulation No. 28 of 2023
BPOM Regulation No. 14 of 2020
BPOM Regulation No. 15 of 2020
