Indonesia Amends Time Requirements for Obtaining Cosmetics Import Certificate

Terms

• SKI Border: An import certificate for goods entering Indonesian territory, which shall be obtained before the goods are released from the customs area;

• SKI Post Border: An import certificate for goods entering Indonesian territory, which can be obtained either before or after the goods are released from the customs area.

On November 8, 2023, Indonesian Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued amendments to the Regulation for Supervision on the Entry of Drugs and Food into the Territory of Indonesia. The Regulation outlines the entry requirements for imported drugs (including cosmetics) and food. The amendments will take effect on December 8, 2023.

According to the current Regulation, importers of cosmetic products must obtain an import certificate (SKI Post Border) either before or within seven days after the goods are released from the customs area. Importing drugs (including cosmetics) and food that are not stated in the SKI Post Border certificate is prohibited in Indonesia.