The Release of Operational Instructions of Guideline for Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice
On August 19th, 2019, Indonesia BADAN POM (BPOM) released the draft Operational Instructions of Guideline for Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice [1]. The Instruction [2] covers all the aspects of cosmetics production process to ensure products meet quality control requirements. If you have any suggestions, you mail subdit_standarkosmetik@yahoo.com before August 23rd, 2019.
The draft Instruction stipulates the detailed requirements for manufacturers' personnel management, factory facilities and equipment, ingredients used, packaging materials, production process, quality control, etc.
The Abolition of No. HK.00.05.4.1745 Cosmetic Regulation
Also on August 19th, 2019, Indonesia BPOM proposed the abolition of No HK.00.05.4.1745 Cosmetic Regulation released in 2003 [3]. Any suggestions can be mailed to subdit_standarkosmetik@yahoo.com before August 23rd, 2019.
The No HK.00.05.4.1745 Cosmetic Regulation covered requirements on cosmetic manufacturers and distributors, cosmetics classification, requirement on cosmetic ingredients, advertisements, etc. BPOM planned to abolish this regulation as the content no longer meets the development and legal requirements of the cosmetics industry in Indonesia.