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(NEW) SNI Mandatory – Photovoltaic Module (Solar Panel)

To adjust to innovation development of science and technology in the renewable energy sector, and ensuring the safety, quality and consumer protection of user equipment Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy on the market, the Indonesian government through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has stipulated regulation on the enforcement for Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for Photovoltaic (PV) Module – Crystalline Silicon through the Minister of Energy and Mineral Regulation Number 2 of 2021.

According to the regulation, effective as of January 7, 2021, all Photovoltaic (PV) Module – Crystalline Silicon to be marketed in Indonesia are required to have SNI certificate.

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Manual & Warranty Card Registration (MoT)

A new update mandatory regulation under Indonesia Ministry of Trade (MoT) has recently released in regards to the User Manual & Warranty Card Registration.

Highlights of Regulation

I. The new regulation of User Manual & Warranty Card Registration (No. 38 year 2019) is mandatory to be implemented starting on November 27th, 2019.

II. This regulation is valid for Electronics and Telematics products and shall be applied prior to market distribution.

III. User Manual & Warranty Card shall be in Indonesian language prior to registration.

IV. The registration number stated in the Registration Letter shall be attached/labeled on the User Manual & Warranty Card.

V. No validity of Registration Letter as long as there’s no change of type/model.

VI. As per attachment of the regulation, there are 75 type of Electronics and Telematics products subject for this regulation.

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SNI Mandatory – Cooking Palm Oil

A new mandatory regulation under Indonesia Ministry of Industry (MoI) has recently released in regards to the Cooking Palm Oil.

Highlights of Regulation

I. The new regulation of Cooking Palm Oil (No. 46 year 2019) is mandatory to be implemented starting on January 1st, 2020.

II. Cooking Palm Oil shall be SNI certified according to SNI 7709:2019 with the HS code of 1511.90.36 ; 1511.90.37 and 1511.90.39

III. There are 2(two) options of certification scheme that can be choose by applicants:                          (1) Type 5 Certification Scheme or (2) Type 4 Certification Scheme.

IV. Type 5 Certification Scheme is valid for 4(four) years with the obligation of min. 1x audit and testing within 2(two) years.

V. Type 4 Certification Scheme is valid for 2(two) years with the obligation of min. 1x audit and testing within 1(one) year.

VI. For imported Cooking Palm Oil, a local representative shall be required.

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K3L Product Registration (MoT)

A new mandatory regulation under Indonesia Ministry of Trade (MoT) has recently released in regards to the K3L Product Registration. 

Highlights of Regulation

I. The new regulation of K3L Product Registration (No. 18 year 2019) is mandatory to be implemented starting on August 14th, 2019.

II. K3L is the abbreviation of Keamanan, Keselamatan, Kesehatan dan Lingkungan Hidup. (English translation: Security, Safety, Health and Environment).

III. Importers/Local Producers shall apply for this K3L Product Registration and later receive a Letter of Registration issued by MoT, thus the related registration number shall be attached/labeled on the packaging of products.

IV. The Letter of Registration is valid for 5 (five) years.

V. As per attachment of the regulation, there are 22 Electrical & Electronics products subject for this regulation:

1)      Vacuum Cleaner (SNI IEC 60335-2-2)

2)      Toaster (SNI IEC 60335-2-9)

3)      Rice Cooker (SNI IEC 60335-2-15)

4)      Electric Kettles (SNI IEC 60335-2-15)

5)      Hair Dryer (SNI IEC 60335-2-23)

6)      Microwave Ovens (SNI IEC 60335-2-25)

7)      Electric Shavers (SNI IEC 60335-2-8)

8)      Electric Massage Appliances (SNI IEC 60335-2-32)

9)      Portable Immersion Heaters/Electric Immersion Stick (SNI IEC 60335-2-74)

10)  Cooking Pans and Cookers (SNI IEC 60335-2-15)

11)  Electrical Portable Oven (SNI IEC 60335-2-9)

12)  Blender (SNI IEC 60335-2-14)

13)  Juicer (SNI IEC 60335-2-14)

14)  Mixer (SNI IEC 60335-2-14)

15)  Electrical Food Processor (SNI IEC 60335-2-14)

16)  Water Dispenser (SNI IEC 60335-2-75)

17)  Hand Dryers (SNI IEC 60335-2-23)

18)  Curling Combs (SNI IEC 60335-2-23)

19)  Drills and Impact Drills (SNI IEC 60745-2-1)

20)  Grinders, Polishers and Disk-Type Sanders (SNI IEC 60745-2-3)

21)  Planers (SNI IEC 60745-2-14)

22)  Chain Saws (IEC 60745-2-13), Band Saws (IEC 60745-2-20), Circular Saws (SNI IEC 60745-2-5) and Reciprocating Saws (SNI IEC 60745-2-11)

VI. As per regulation, the above-mentioned products are subject to be tested according to SNI standards for 2 (two) parameters only:

VI.1. Products No. 1 to 18 subject for testing according to clause 13.2 (Leakage Current) and clause 8 (Protection against access to live parts).

VI.2. Products No. 19 to 22 subject for testing according to clause 13 (Leakage Current) and clause 9 (Protection against access to live parts).

VII. The issued test report of above-mentioned parameters shall state with related SNI standards and will be stand as part of requirements to receive Letter of Registration.

Note : Only Chain Saws and Band Saws are currently allowed to be tested according to IEC standards.

VIII. This regulation is valid for type/model of above-mentioned products that already placed in Indonesian market and for new type/model that will be distributed into Indonesian market.

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SNI Mandatory List (MoI)

Regulation of Indonesia Ministry of Industry (MoI)

SNI Safety

·        Electric Household Appliances e.g. Electric Iron, Washing Machine, Air-Conditioner,                 Refrigerator and Water Pump.  

·        Audio Video e.g. TV (up to 42 inch), Disc Player DVD and Blu-ray, Car Head Unit, Active Speaker, Set Top Box for TV, including its satellite digital receiver, terrestrial and cable.

·        Primary Battery

·        PVC Cables

·        Self-Ballasted Lamps

·        Toys (Electric & Non-Electric)

·        Baby Clothes

·      F & B Products e.g. Instant Coffee, Drinking Water, Wheat Flour, Cooking Palm Oil, Chocolate Powder, etc.

·        Bicycle

·        Ceramic Products e.g. Tiles, Tableware & Sanitaries

·        Melamine Tableware

·        Fertilizer

·        Gas Lighters

·        etc.  

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SNI Mandatory List (MoE)

Regulation of Indonesia Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (MoE)

SNI Safety

·        Photovoltaic Module (Solar Panel) – SNI IEC 61215 series

·         Luminaire (Lighting Fixture) – SNI IEC 60598 series

·        MCB – SNI IEC 60898

·        RCCB – SNI IEC 61008

·        Switches – SNI IEC 60669

·        Plugs & Socket-Outlets – SNI IEC 60884

·        Lamp Control Gear for Fluorescent Lamps – SNI IEC 61347-2-3

·        Electric Fan – SNI 7609 (adopted from IEC 60335-2-80)

 SNI Energy Efficiency (EE)

·        Air-Conditioner

·        Self-Ballasted Lamps

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Indonesia Economic Outlook

Indonesia’s Recent Growth

Indonesia is in the throes of a rapid transformation, swept along by its position at the heart of the world’s most dynamic economic region, rapid urbanization, and rising incomes that will propel an additional 90 million Indonesian people into the world’s consuming class by 2030. Over the past decade, the economy has grown more strongly and been more stable; today it is more diversified than many outsiders realize. On current trends, Indonesia is on course to become the seventh-largest economy in the world in 2030 from the 16th largest today.

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SNI Toy Certification

Indonesia recently mandated the use of Indonesian National Standards for Toys under specific Harmonised System (HS Tariff) Codes. It includes requirements of product certification and the use of the Indonesian National Standard Certification Mark – SNI Mark. The regulation takes effect on 02 October 2013 under the regulation of Indonesia Minister of Industry No: 24/M/IND/PER/4/2013.
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