Indonesia SNI Certification: Standards and Process

Indonesian National Standard (abbreviated as SNI) is the only nationally applicable product quality and safety certification standard in Indonesia. SNI standards are developed by technical committees and established by BSN (the National Standardisation Agency). To gain broad acceptance among stakeholders, SNI standards are developed in line with the WTO Code of Good Practice, namely:

1. Openness
   SNI development is open to all interested stakeholders.
2. Transparency
   Transparency allows all interested stakeholders to track the development of an SNI from the planning and drafting stages through to finalisation, and to easily access all related information.
3. Consensus and impartiality
   Impartiality and consensus allow all stakeholders to represent their interests and be treated fairly.
4. Effectiveness and relevance
   To facilitate trade, standards must be effective and relevant, focusing on market needs and not conflicting with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Coherence
   Coherence with the development of international standards ensures that Indonesia's market does not become detached from the global market, supporting international trade.
6. Development dimension
   The development dimension addresses public and national interests on the basis of improving the competitiveness of the national economy.

Benefits of SNI Product Certification

The following are the benefits of meeting SNI quality standards, especially for producers and entrepreneurs. Within a series of standardised product management procedures, the benefits are clear:

1. Products are made through an effective testing, control and supervision system, guaranteed by an independent body.
2. It assures consumers that product quality meets the required standards.
3. As a specific requirement, the label resulting from the SNI certification procedure indicates that the product has met safety requirements.
4. It improves the competitiveness of certified products that conform to standards.
5. The certification label has become a powerful marketing tool.
6. It enhances the producer's reputation and thereby expands the market.
7. It improves efficiency by implementing an effective quality assurance system.

SNI Certification Process

1. Complete the SNI application form

The application form is an indispensable part of the SNI documentation submission and must be completed in both Chinese and English. To obtain the SNI certification application form, please contact SINOQUAL.

2. Submit the applicant's legal and technical documents

The applicant must submit the company's legal documents, technical documents and other related materials.

3. Verification and gap assessment

SINOQUAL verifies the documents submitted by the applicant for SNI certification and performs a gap assessment to determine whether the applicant meets the conditions for an on-site audit.

4. Audit of the producer's quality management system

The completeness and adequacy of the producer's quality management system documents are checked for conformity with the application requirements. If any discrepancies are found, the applicant will be required to correct them within two months.

5. Sample testing

Samples of the products to be tested are taken, labelled (LCU) and sealed, then tested. Sample testing is carried out in an accredited testing laboratory.

6. Sample evaluation

After the testing process, a test-result certificate is issued. If the results do not meet the standard, the applicant will be asked to repeat the test until compliance is achieved. If the standard cannot be met, the application is rejected.

7. Certification decision

An independent panel meets to discuss the results of the audit and the testing.

8. Submission of SPPT-SNI

After the panel meeting, the review team classifies the relevant company or producer according to the completeness of legality, the standard's clauses, the production process and the quality management system.

9. Award of the SNI certificate

Scope of SNI Product Certification Services

In Indonesia, any product on the mandatory list must obtain an SNI certificate to ensure product quality and user safety. The main certification categories we handle include:

• Consumer products
• Industrial products
• Telecommunications, electronic and optical equipment
• Agricultural, plantation, livestock and fishery products
• Food and beverages
• Health products and equipment
• Measuring instruments
• Machinery products and components, and machine tools
• Infant clothing
• Chemical materials and products
• Lubricants
• Glass and ceramic products
• Non-electronic household appliances (children's toys)

It is not only the product that must conform to SNI standards; people's competence and skills must meet the standard too. If you need help applying for this certification, SINOQUAL offers comprehensive and detailed service guidance. We look forward to your enquiry.