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Indonesian market food labeling standards
2026-05-12
One of the most frequently overlooked aspects of BPOM ML registration is tag compliance.
Indonesia has detailed and strict food labeling standards. A product that has passed safety testing may still be rejected during the registration stage due to non-compliance with labeling regulations.
according toGovernment Ordinance No. 69 of 1999According to the BPOM Directive and its subsequent updates, all processed food products sold in Indonesia must include the following on their labels:
Product NameAccurately describe the food
Ingredients listArranged in descending order of weight
Net weight or net content
Name and address of the Indonesian importer or licensee
Halal status(If applicable, subject to)Law No. 33 of 2014 concerning the guarantee of halal products(Get certified and labeled)
Shelf life: Marked in day/month/year format
Storage instructions(If applicable)
Country of origin
Nutritional informationUse Indonesian
All mandatory labeling information must be used.IndonesianThis can be printed directly on the packaging or indicated via an attached adhesive sticker. This is applicable to any processed food license application.Non-negotiableThe hard requirements.