BPOM Cosmetic Regulations and Registration Process in Indonesia

Indonesia regulates cosmetics through BPOM, the country’s food and drug authority. Before a cosmetic product can be sold, it has to meet the applicable BPOM requirements.

The rules cover areas such as product notification, ingredients, labeling, manufacturing, imports and post-market checks.

This article explains the current BPOM cosmetic regulations in Indonesia, including the notification process, labeling and ingredient requirements, import rules, GMP requirements and other key compliance areas.

BPOM Cosmetic Regulations in Indonesia

The current framework is spread across several BPOM regulations covering notification, labeling, ingredients, manufacturing standards and other compliance requirements.

BPOM Cosmetic Classification in Indonesia

BPOM classifies cosmetics according to the product type, intended use and applicable cosmetic category used in the notification process.

Examples of cosmetic categories include products for:

• skin care
• hair care
• cleansing
• makeup
• fragrance
• oral care
• sun protection
• baby and child care

The exact category should be selected based on the product name, intended use and the category available in BPOM’s cosmetic notification system.

BPOM Cosmetic Registration and Notification in Indonesia

Cosmetics marketed in Indonesia generally follow BPOM’s notification process. Although “BPOM cosmetic registration” is commonly used when referring to the market-entry process, the formal procedure under BPOM Regulation No. 21 of 2022 is cosmetic notification. This regulation remains in force and replaced BPOM Regulation No. 12 of 2020.

Cosmetic Notification Requirements

A cosmetic notification must be submitted by an eligible business in Indonesia. Eligible applicants include cosmetic manufacturers in Indonesia, Indonesian businesses that contract manufacture cosmetics, and cosmetic importers.

The specific applicant and supporting requirements depend on the type of business and product. For imported cosmetics, a foreign manufacturer generally needs to work through an eligible Indonesian importer or other qualifying local business for the notification process.

Before submitting the notification, the applicant should also make sure the product meets the applicable BPOM requirements for ingredients, manufacturing, labeling and other relevant compliance areas.

BPOM Cosmetic Notification Process

The cosmetic notification is submitted electronically through BPOM’s cosmetic notification system. The process generally involves the following steps:

Step 1: Confirm applicant eligibility and account requirements

The applicant should confirm that the business is eligible to submit cosmetic notifications and meets the applicable BPOM account and company requirements.

Step 2: Prepare the product information

The applicant prepares the required product information, including details about the product, formulation, manufacturer and applicant.

Step 3: Submit the cosmetic notification

The required information is entered and the notification is submitted electronically through BPOM’s cosmetic notification system.

Step 4: Pay the applicable notification fee

The applicant pays the applicable BPOM notification fee. The amount can vary depending on where the cosmetic is manufactured and the type of submission.

Step 5: BPOM verifies the notification

BPOM verifies the cosmetic notification. The official service standard lists 3 working days for fragrance preparations and 14 working days for non-fragrance preparations for new and renewal notifications.

Step 6: Obtain the BPOM notification number

Once the notification process is successfully completed, BPOM issues a notification number for the cosmetic. The product must continue to meet the applicable BPOM requirements after notification.

Documents and Information for Cosmetic Notification

The information and supporting documents required for BPOM cosmetic notification depend on the applicant type and the product.

Depending on the application, the documents or information may include:

• applicant and company information
• NIB and other company documents
• product name and cosmetic category
• formulation or composition information
• manufacturer information
• Letter of Authorization or appointment documents for imported products
• Certificate of Free Sale, where applicable
• CPKB or GMP documentation, where applicable
• other supporting information required for the relevant notification route

The notification applicant must also have a Product Information File (Dokumen Informasi Produk or DIP) for each cosmetic before notification. The information in the DIP must match the notification data, and the file must be kept available for BPOM audit or supervision.

Validity and Renewal of Cosmetic Notification in Indonesia

A cosmetic notification number in Indonesia is valid for up to 3 years.

The notification can be renewed before it expires. For imported cosmetics, contract-manufactured cosmetics, or licensed cosmetics, the notification period may be shorter if the underlying appointment letter, manufacturing agreement, or licence agreement expires earlier.

Once the notification expires, the cosmetic can no longer be produced, imported or distributed in Indonesia unless the notification has been renewed.

BPOM Fees for Cosmetic Notification in Indonesia

BPOM’s fee schedule lists different notification fees depending on where the cosmetic is manufactured.

• Cosmetics manufactured in ASEAN countries: Rp 500,000 per item
• Cosmetics manufactured outside ASEAN countries: Rp 1,500,000 per item

BPOM also lists a fee of Rp 100,000 for certain other submissions, such as combination/kit products, packaging-size or packaging-type changes, and some company or address changes.

For renewal, BPOM states that the fee is the same as for a new cosmetic notification.

BPOM Cosmetic Ingredient Requirements in Indonesia

Cosmetic ingredients used in Indonesia must comply with BPOM Regulation No. 25 of 2025 on Technical Requirements for Cosmetic Ingredients. The regulation sets requirements for ingredients that may be used in cosmetics, including ingredients that are permitted with restrictions and ingredients that are prohibited. It also contains specific lists for permitted colorants, preservatives and sunscreen ingredients.

For restricted ingredients, companies need to check the conditions that apply to each substance. Depending on the ingredient, these may include the type of cosmetic in which it can be used, the maximum permitted concentration, other conditions of use, and warnings or instructions that must appear on the label.

Before submitting a cosmetic notification, the formulation should therefore be checked against the current BPOM ingredient requirements. The relevant lists under Regulation No. 25 of 2025 include:

BPOM Labeling Requirements for Cosmetics in Indonesia

BPOM Regulation No. 18 of 2024 is the current rule for cosmetic labels in Indonesia. It also covers how cosmetics can be promoted and advertised.

The label should include at least:

• cosmetic name
• benefits or intended use, where applicable
• directions for use, where applicable
• composition
• warnings or precautions
• country of manufacture
• name and full address of the notification-number holder
• notification number
• batch number
• expiration date
• size, content or net weight
• 2D barcode

BPOM also notes that some products whose use is already obvious, such as lipstick, powder, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo and perfume, may not need to repeat the benefits or directions for use on the label.

BPOM CPKB and GMP Requirements for Cosmetics in Indonesia

Indonesia uses the term Cara Pembuatan Kosmetik yang Baik (CPKB) for good cosmetic manufacturing practices.

BPOM Regulation No. 8 of 2026 is the current rule for CPKB certification. It replaced Regulation No. 33 of 2021.

Cosmetic manufacturers that require CPKB certification need to meet BPOM’s manufacturing requirements. BPOM also keeps a public list of manufacturers that hold valid CPKB certificates.

Clinical Trial Requirements for Cosmetics in Indonesia

Clinical trials are not a routine requirement for cosmetic notification in Indonesia. BPOM has clarified that cosmetic notification does not require a clinical trial as a standard submission requirement. However, clinical testing may be used when a company needs scientific evidence to support certain cosmetic claims.

BPOM updated its clinical trial rules in 2025. Regulation No. 34 of 2025 amended Regulation No. 8 of 2024 and added more detail for cosmetic clinical trials.

Clinical testing may be used to support claims or to show how a product performs. The study method should match the claim being tested and should protect the people taking part in the study.

If BPOM approval is needed for a cosmetic clinical trial, the application is submitted through SIAP-UK before the study starts. Documents such as the study protocol, informed consent form and investigator details may be required.

BPOM Import Requirements for Cosmetics in Indonesia

Imported cosmetics must have a valid BPOM notification before they are distributed in Indonesia. The importer must also meet BPOM’s import-control requirements.

Under BPOM Regulation No. 27 of 2022, as amended by Regulation No. 28 of 2023, cosmetic imports require an SKI Border approval.

Supporting documents may include:

• BPOM notification details
• Certificate of Analysis
• invoice
• product information matching the notified product
• supporting authorization documents, where required

For cosmetics, BPOM also issued Head of BPOM Decision No. 627 of 2025 on the test parameters to be included in the Certificate of Analysis used for SKI applications.

Halal Certification for Cosmetics in Indonesia

Halal certification for cosmetics in Indonesia is handled by the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH).

Under the current halal framework, cosmetics will be subject to mandatory halal certification from October 18, 2026. The requirement also covers imported products placed on the Indonesian market.

Companies should therefore check whether their cosmetic products, ingredients and production process meet the applicable halal requirements before the deadline.

BPOM Post-Market Surveillance for Cosmetics in Indonesia

BPOM continues to monitor cosmetics after they enter the Indonesian market. This includes checks on product distribution, labeling, advertising and online sales.

If BPOM finds that a cosmetic does not meet the applicable requirements, it can take action such as:

• issuing warnings
• temporarily stopping distribution or promotion
• ordering product withdrawal
• ordering destruction of the product
• cancelling the notification number
• restricting access to the cosmetic notification system

BPOM also carries out targeted surveillance of cosmetics sold through e-commerce platforms, social media and other digital channels.

Conclusion

Indonesia’s cosmetic rules cover more than product notification alone. Companies also need to consider ingredients, labeling, CPKB, import requirements, halal certification and post-market controls.

For foreign companies, understanding the applicable notification, import, labeling and local applicant requirements is important before placing cosmetics on the Indonesian market.

Artixio can support cosmetic companies with BPOM notification, regulatory documentation and compliance requirements in Indonesia. Connect with us through info@artixio.com

FAQs

1. Do cosmetics need BPOM registration in Indonesia?

Cosmetics need a BPOM notification before they are marketed in Indonesia. BPOM treats this as a notification process rather than a standard product registration route. Limited exceptions apply to products used for research and samples for exhibitions that are not sold.

2. How long is a BPOM cosmetic notification valid?

A cosmetic notification number is valid for 3 years. It must be renewed if the company wants to continue marketing the product after that period.

3. How long does BPOM cosmetic notification take?

BPOM states that verification generally takes 14 working days. For perfume products, the stated verification period is 3 working days.

4. Who can submit a cosmetic notification in Indonesia?

BPOM accepts notification applications from:

• cosmetic manufacturers located in Indonesia
• Indonesian businesses that contract manufacture with a cosmetic manufacturer in Indonesia
• cosmetic importers operating in Indonesia

5. Can a foreign cosmetic company apply directly to BPOM?

A foreign manufacturer generally needs an Indonesian importer or another eligible local business to act as the notification applicant. For imported cosmetics, BPOM requires the applicant to meet the applicable importer and notification requirements in Indonesia.

6. What is Notifkos?

Notifkos is BPOM’s online system for cosmetic notification. Companies use it to register as notification applicants and submit cosmetic product notifications.

7. Is halal certification mandatory for cosmetics in Indonesia?

Yes. Cosmetics will be subject to mandatory halal certification from October 18, 2026. The requirement also covers imported cosmetic products placed on the Indonesian market.

8. What is the difference between BPOM notification and cosmetic registration?

“Cosmetic registration” is commonly used as a search term, but BPOM’s regulatory route is notification. A cosmetic generally needs a notification before it can be marketed, with limited exceptions for products used for research and exhibition samples that are not sold.