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BPOM promotes the upgrading of the cosmetics industry through ICI 2026.
2026-05-12
Jakarta News– The Indonesian Food and Drug Regulatory Agency (BPOM) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the domestic cosmetics industry ecosystem through active participation in the Indonesian Cosmetic Ingredients (ICI) Expo and Seminar 2026. The event, held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at JIEXPO in Kemayoran, Jakarta, and hosted by the Indonesian Cosmetic Companies Association (Perkosmi), is themed "The Future of Innovative Cosmetic Ingredients: Technology, Safety, and Sustainable Excellence."
In her address, BPOM Director Taruna Ikrar expressed her appreciation for the continued success of the ICI as a strategic forum. The forum aims to promote the development of the upstream cosmetics industry, particularly focusing on raw materials as the cornerstone of producing safe, high-quality, and competitive products. "The theme of ICI 2026 aligns perfectly with global trends in the cosmetics industry, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation, safety, and sustainability. The synergy of these three aspects is key to achieving safe, high-quality cosmetics that benefit the public," said Taruna Ikrar.
The BPOM Director further explained that the cosmetics industry has enormous potential to drive national economic growth. This is reflected in the high demand for cosmetics products in both domestic and international markets. In Indonesia, the cosmetics market value is projected to reach [amount missing] by 2025.35.6 trillion Indonesian RupiahAnd it shows a positive growth trend year by year.
"BPOM is committed to ensuring that all cosmetic products in circulation meet safety, quality, and efficacy requirements. At the same time, BPOM continues to drive industry competitiveness by strengthening risk-based regulation, digitizing licensing services, and providing guidance to business operators, including SMEs," added Taruna Ikrar.
ICI 2026 features a series of events, including a cosmetics raw materials exhibition, academic seminars, and more.Applied Research Innovation CompetitionandBest Raw Material Award in Innovation ZoneThese are innovation competitions. They provide a platform for universities and research institutions to showcase their applied research-based innovations with the potential for industrial transformation. BPOM also plays an active role in these events, including providing consulting booths for business operators, participating as a speaker in seminars and panel discussions, and serving as a member of the judging panel for the Best Raw Material Award in the Innovation Zone.
Perkosmi Chairman Sancoyo Antarikso stated on another occasion that ICI 2026 presents a significant opportunity to strengthen collaboration among government, industry, and academia to address the increasingly dynamic challenges facing the cosmetics industry. "We highly appreciate BPOM's long-standing positive response and support in helping the industry address various challenges. Through ICI 2026, we hope this collaboration can be further strengthened to drive innovation and self-reliance in the domestic cosmetics industry," he said.
Meanwhile, Kilala Tilaar, Technical Director of the Innovation Zone, explained that this year's competition focused on the novelty, sustainability, and relevance to global industry trends of active ingredients. "Current innovation in cosmetic ingredients must be based on science, safety, and have a tangible impact on industry and society. We hope this competition can serve as a bridge connecting scientific research results with industry needs," she explained.
By hosting ICI 2026, BPOM emphasized the importance of collaboration among government, academia, and businesses in building a robust and sustainable cosmetics industry ecosystem. This collaboration promises to generate innovative cosmetic ingredients that are not only cutting-edge but also based on scientific evidence and compliant with regulatory standards.
"Cooperation among academia, business, and government must be continuously strengthened to ensure that innovations add value to the national economy and enable Indonesian cosmetics products to stand out in the global market," the BPOM Director concluded.