Indonesia: Product Liability & Safety

On June 30, 2026, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued BPOM Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on Food Packaging, which expands the list of approved food-contact substances and recognizes a broader range of permissible functions for those substances. The new regulation, which revokes BPOM Regulation No. 20 of 2019, reflects developments in packaging technology and materials science.

Indonesia’s halal product assurance initiatives have undergone a significant development following the enactment of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance (“GR 42/2024”).

Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control has introduced comprehensive changes to nutritional labeling requirements for processed foods, including the implementation of a color-coded Nutri-Level system for beverages, updated nutrient reference values, and revised serving-size standards. Food and beverage manufacturers, importers, and distributors have until June 2028 to comply with these new requirements. How will these regulatory changes impact businesses operating in Indonesia's food and bevera