On January 4, 2024, the Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) issued a draft proposal to invalidate Regulation No. 26 of 2018, which pertains to the integration of electronic business licensing services in the drug and food sector. Regulation No. 26 of 2018, implemented on August 23, 2018, outlined the types of licenses required for the drug (including cosmetics) and food industries, along with corresponding requirements, application procedures, validity periods, and supervision measures. Specifically, it included provisions related to cosmetics licensing, such as the requirements for cosmetic notification certificates, GMP certificates, and import certificates.

BPOM's proposal to abolish Regulation No. 26 of 2018 stems from the release of Regulation No. 10 of 2021, which focuses on the Standards for Business Activities and Products in the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing in the Drug and Food Sector. This subsequent regulation offers more comprehensive and explicit guidelines regarding the requirements for obtaining cosmetics licenses. Consequently, the requirements specified in Regulation No. 26 of 2018 are no longer in line with current developments and must be invalidated.

Although the repeal requirement of Regulation No. 26 of 2018 has not yet taken effect, it is evident that BPOM intends to invalidate this regulation. For companies seeking licenses in the cosmetic industry, such as notification certificates, GMP certificates, or recommendation letters as a notification applicant, it is recommended to refer to the requirements outlined in Regulation No. 10 of 2021 to ensure compliance and obtain the necessary licenses.