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Food & Beverages Product Registration in Indonesia

Overview

Food and beverage products are one of the most highly regulated industries in Indonesia. Various licenses and certifications from the government are required for permission to be distributed on the market.

Business Hub Asia provides extensive assistance to food and beverage businesses, both local and international. Our services include guiding clients to register the F&B product (PIRT). This involves product classification, preparing necessary documents, submission via the e-BPOM system, and acquiring the marketing authorization number (NIE).

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Key Features

Product Category and License Type Consultation

Determination of product classification (processed food, beverages, supplements, etc.) and applicable licensing scheme according to BPOM regulations.

Preparation and Review of Technical Documents

Assisting with composition documents, labels, nutritional information, certificates of analysis (COA), and lab test results.

Product Registration through e-PIRT (OSS-Kemenkes)

Data entry and submission of products to the MOH online registration system, including input of product data, labels, and supporting documents.

Assistance During Laboratory Evaluation

Monitoring of registration status, technical clarifications, and document revisions if requested by BPOM evaluators.

Issuance of PIRT certificate

Products will obtain an official distribution permit (PIRT).

Minimum Requirements

Company legality

NIB, NPWP, Deed, SIUP

Product Information

Product information: composition, production process, and claims

Label & Packaging

Final label and packaging design

Lab Test Results

Laboratory test results or Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Principal Appointment

Letter of appointment from the principal (for imported products)

Business Entity Requiring Food Supplement Registration

Food and beverage brand, including MSMEs to large manufacturers

Importers of packaged food and beverage products

Process and Timeline

1

Product Category Consultation & Document Collection

Identify product types: snacks, fresh drinks, packaged food, etc., then determine risk classification: low/medium/high category according to Permenkes. Prepare legal documents such as NIB, KBLI, label/packaging, recipe/formula in Bahasa Indonesia. Estimated time: 4-7 working days.

2

Account & Form Registration in e-PIRT (OSS-Kemenkes)

Create an account on the OSS portal, complete P-IRT registration, and upload documents + proof of PNBP. Estimated time: 2-3 days for initial verification of documents.

3

Technical Evaluation & Verification

The Ministry of Health checks the label, formula, and laboratory test results. For low-risk classification, it takes 30-45 days and for higher risk up to 60 days.

4

Issuance of P-IRT Certificate

After passing the lab test and technical verification, the PIRT certificate is issued within a few days of approval. The validity period of a PIRT certificate is 5 years and must be renewed before it expires.

*The total time required to register food and beverage products (PIRT) reaches 2-3 months.

Important Consideration

  • Food and beverage products must have a BPOM distribution license (NIE) before being legally marketed in Indonesia.
  • Product labels must include information in Bahasa Indonesia under BPOM regulations.
  • Imported products require a legitimate local distributor as the distribution license holder.
  • Registration requires submitting laboratory test results from an accredited institution and/or certification from the originating country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of F&B products are required to be registered with BPOM?

All packaged food and beverage products, whether domestically produced or imported, must possess a BPOM registration number (NIE).

What is the difference between BPOM and PIRT licenses?

PIRT is used for home-scale and local products, while BPOM is used for industrial products that are widely circulated and fall into the medium-high risk category.

What is the registration process for imported F&B products?

A letter of appointment from the principal, COA documents, Indonesian labels, and a local applicant as the distribution license holder are required.

Does my product have to be lab tested first?

Yes. Laboratory test results or Certificate of Analysis (COA) are the main requirements to prove product safety and quality.

Can one company register multiple products at once?

Yes. Each flavor or size variant is categorized as a different product and requires separate registration.

Can my product be sold without a BPOM license?

No. Products without a BPOM distribution permit may be subject to administrative sanctions and withdrawn from circulation.

How long is the BPOM license valid?

BPOM distribution license (NIE) is valid for 5 years and can be extended.

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