Office of Agricultural Affairs – Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Embassy of the United States of America in Indonesia

Guide to Re-selling Containerized Cargo After Arrival

ID2020-0017 – This report provides an overview of the general procedures for re-selling containerized cargo after arrival to Indonesia. The specific requirements for any particular shipment may differ from the procedures outlined in the report. Exporters are advised to work closely with their importer or agent to ensure all Customs requirements are met.

GOI Issues New Implementing Regulation on Halal Product Assurance

ID2019-2452
President Joko Widodo has signed Government Regulation No. 31/2019 regarding provisions for implementing Indonesia’s 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law.  This regulation is the first of several expected implementing regulations related to the 2014 law.  Key provisions include the role of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) in coordinating and cooperating with Government of Indonesia (GOI) Ministries, Agencies and, the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), the accreditation process for domestic and international halal certifiers and guidelines for the Halal Product Process.

GOI Issues New Implementing Regulation on Halal Product Assurance

ID2019-2451
President Joko Widodo has signed Government Regulation No. 31/2019 regarding provisions for implementing Indonesia’s 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law.  This regulation is the first of several expected implementing regulations related to the 2014 law.  Key provisions include the role of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) in coordinating and cooperating with Government of Indonesia (GOI) Ministries, Agencies and, the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), the accreditation process for domestic and international halal certifiers and guidelines for the Halal Product Process.

Retail Product Registration Guide for Imported Food and Beverages

ID2018-1818 – The Government of Indonesia (GOI) requires all food and beverage products in retail packaging and food additives to obtain a distribution authorization from The National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) before entering retail market. This report provides a general overview of the registration process and requirements.