Household Product Registration (PIRT) in Indonesia
Overview
Indonesia enforces rigorous regulations for the registration and distribution of household products, mandating a Distribution Permit (Izin Edar). Business Hub Asia’s household product registration service facilitates the legal registration and secure marketing of PIRT for products such as cleaning tools, air fresheners, and household sanitation products across Indonesia, enabling companies and business entities to comply with these requirements.
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Product Category Consultation & Applicable Regulations
Household product classification, based on BPOM and Ministry of Health regulations, requires mandatory registration.
Household Product Circulation Permit Certificate (PKRT)
Product registration through the Ministry of Health and BPOM evaluation mechanism, both for local and imported products.
PIRT Registration for MSME Scale Products
We help MSME producers obtain PIRT certification from the local Health Office.
Preparation of Technical Documents & Product Labels
Covering composition, function, packaging, Indonesian language labels, as well as instructions for use and safety warnings.
Quality Testing & Safety Evaluation Assistance
Assistance with product testing at accredited laboratories as a technical requirement for registration.
Minimum Requirements
Business legality
NIB, NPWP, SIUP, Company Deed
Product Data
Complete product data: composition, dosage form, function, and claims
Label Design
Product label design (in Bahasa Indonesia)
Product Sample
Product sample for quality test
Business Certification
Production certificate or business certificate (for MSMEs)
Business Entity Requiring Food Supplement Registration
Manufacturers and importers of cleaning and disinfecting products
Brands of cleaning tools and household supplies
MSMEs with homemade hygiene products
Distributors of home care and personal hygiene products
Process and Timeline
1
Document Collection & Determination of Permit Scheme (PKRT/PIRT)
Household product registration requires NIB, relevant KBLI, product formula, Indonesian label, photos, food safety certificate, and quality lab test results. Identify types of household products (detergents, disinfectants, aerosols, packaged foods, etc.), including risk classification according to MOH regulations. Estimated time: about 2-3 working days.
2
Registration in MOH System (PKRT)
Register an account in the MOH e-permitting through OSS, upload documents and upload PNBP fee receipt. The estimated time for document verification is around 3 working days.
3
Technical Evaluation & Testing
Testing process based on product category:
Class I (low risk, such as cloth or tissue): ~45 working days
Class II (medium risk, such as detergent): ~80 working days
Class III (high risk, such as pesticides): ~100 working days
4
PKRT/P-IRT License Issuance
Once the paperwork and technical tests are completed, a certificate is issued by the MOH and can be used for marketing. License issuance is immediately after the evaluation is completed.
*The total time required for household product registration is about 3-6 months. The PIRT license is valid for 5 years, and the renewal process is done ~6 months before the expiration.
Important Consideration
- Household products must meet quality, safety, and labeling standards under the regulations of the Ministry of Health and BPOM.
- Products without an official distribution permit cannot be circulated in modern markets, marketplaces or retail stores.
- PIRT only applies to processed household food products with a limited scale and a certain shelf life.
- Imported products must have a local distributor as the distribution permit holder in Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of household products are required to be registered?
These include floor cleaners, disinfectants, air fresheners, laundry soaps, and other products used daily in the home environment.
What is the difference between PKRT and PIRT?
PKRT: A distribution permit from the Ministry of Health/BPOM for non-food household products.
PIRT: A distribution permit for home-based food/beverage products, issued by the Health Office.
Can home-made products be registered?
Yes. Homemade products can apply for a PIRT permit as long as they meet sanitation and production requirements.
Are imported products required to have a distribution permit as well?
Yes. Imported household products like floor cleaners, disinfectants, air fresheners, and laundry soaps, as well as other daily-use home products, require registration by a local distributor and must comply with local labeling and safety standards.
Is laboratory testing required?
Yes. Testing is required to prove the effectiveness, safety, and claims of the product as per the category
Is the household product license (PIRT) valid nationwide?
Yes. After obtaining a distribution permit number or PIRT, products can be distributed nationwide, both offline and online.
Register Your Products with Confidence
Navigate the complex product registration process for food, cosmetics, health, and other regulated products efficiently and compliantly.