BPOM Registration Indonesia
Overview
Business Hub Asia provides BPOM licensing services to help companies register and certify their products with the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration. Our services include consultation on required licenses, document processing, and assistance with submission and verification. We ensure your products meet Indonesian regulations for legal and safe marketing.
Key Features
BPOM Permit Type Consultation
Identify the product classification (processed food and beverages, cosmetics, supplements, traditional medicine, or drugs) and the appropriate type of registration.
Document Preparation and Examination
Prepare BPOM-required administrative and technical documents (labeling, composition, lab results if needed).
Submission of Registration to e-BPOM System
Data entry through the official BPOM system as well as assistance during the product verification and evaluation process.
Technical Communication & Clarification Assistance
Manage communication with BPOM officers if there is a request for clarification or document revision.
Issuance of BPOM Registration Number (ML / NA / TR)
The product will get an official registration number from BPOM and is ready to be marketed legally in Indonesia.
Minimum Requirements
Company legality
NIB, NPWP, SIUP, Company Deed
Legal Permits
Production certificate/distribution permit / CPOTB (if applicable)
Product Details
Complete product information design: name, composition, specifications, labeling, and claims
Lab Tests
Laboratory test documents or COA (Certificate of Analysis)
Principal Appointment
Letter of appointment from the principal (for imported products)
Products requiring BPOM licensing
Processed foods: Packaged foods and beverages, frozen foods, snack foods, foods with preservatives, specialty foods (baby food, diet food), and fortified foods.
Health supplements: Health supplements and herbs.
Medicines: Traditional medicine, natural medicine, and modern medicine.
Cosmetics: Cosmetics, including beauty and skincare products.
Additives: Coloring agents, preservatives, sweeteners, and other food additives.
Imported processed food products: Processed food produced abroad and imported into Indonesia.
Process and Timeline
1
Document Collection and Verification
BPOM Registration requires determining product category and production origin, outlining distribution, and gathering documents such as NIB, SIUP, NPWP, GMP certification, Certificate of Analysis, and product labeling. Estimated Time: 5-7 working days.
2
Application Submission
Fill out the registration form online through the e-BPOM system and upload all required documents. Estimated Time: 1 working days.
3
Evaluation and Audit by BPOM
BPOM will review the documents, conduct an evaluation, and if required, conduct an audit of the production or distribution facility. BPOM needs around 14-30 working days, depending on the complexity of the product and the completeness of the documents.
4
Issuance of Edar License Number (NIE)
After all processes are completed and approved, BPOM will issue an NIE, which is valid for 5 years and can be extended. Estimated Time: 2-3 working days after approval.
*The total time required to obtain a BPOM license is about 1-2 months.
Important Consideration
- Not all products require BPOM registration. Certain products may fall under distribution permits from other agencies (halal certification, PIRT, etc.).
- Imported products must have an official appointment letter from the principal as the distribution license holder in Indonesia.
- Mislabeling or product claims may result in the denial of registration.
- BPOM registration number is mandatory for product distribution in retail stores, pharmacies, marketplaces, and modern trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NA, ML, and TR registration numbers?
NA: for cosmetic products
ML: for food and beverages
TR/TL: for herbal medicine or traditional medicine
CD: for chemical drugs
Can SMEs apply for a BPOM license?
Yes, you can. We assist SMEs and large companies in the registration process according to the business category and production scale.
Are imported products subject to BPOM registration as well?
Yes. Imported products must go through the registration process and have an authorized distribution license holder in Indonesia.
Are product lab results required in the BPOM license application process?
Yes, especially for food products, supplements, and cosmetics. Laboratory test results or COA are the main requirements for safety assessment.
Once a product is registered with BPOM, does the license need to be renewed?
Yes. The BPOM license has a certain validity period (usually 5 years) and needs to be renewed before the validity period expires.
Register Your Products with Confidence
Navigate the complex product registration process for food, cosmetics, health, and other regulated products efficiently and compliantly.