On Oct. 5, 2022, Indonesia BPOM issued and implemented the amended Application of 2D Barcode in the Control of Drugs and Food (hereafter referred to as “Regulation”), replacing the previous Application of 2D Barcode in the Control of Drugs and Food (2018).
The Regulation is divided into 7 chapters, 31 articles, and 1 appendix, which stipulates the 2D barcode’s definition, category, labeling requirements, and information that should appear after scanning, etc.
Chapter I General Requirements
Chapter II 2D Barcode
Chapter III Inclusion of 2D Barcode on Packaging
Chapter IV Community Participation
Chapter V Penalty
Chapter VI Transitional Terms
Chapter VII Closing
Appendix Technical Instructions for Application of 2D Barcode