Cosmetic Product Registration

Entering Indonesia’s cosmetic market requires strict compliance with BPOM regulations. Our cosmetic product registration service supports international brands with regulatory assessment, documentation preparation, and BPOM notification to ensure your products are legally approved, market-ready, and aligned with Indonesian cosmetic standards.

Seamless Compliance Support

End-to-End Service

We manage the full regulatory pathway from licensing to product registration.

Regulatory Expertise

Our team combines deep knowledge and experience to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Speed and Efficiency

Our proven strategies accelerate the registration and approval process for the Indonesian market.

Customized Support

Provide personalized guidance and dedicated support to ensure a smooth, worry-free journey.

Why Choose Our Cosmetic Product Registration Service?

Cosmetic products distributed in Indonesia must comply with regulations issued by the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), particularly BPOM Regulation No. 23/2019 and its updates on cosmetic notification and post-market control. Every cosmetic product must be notified through BPOM’s online system before it can be imported, sold, or marketed.

Our service helps international cosmetic brands enter Indonesia by translating regulatory requirements into a clear, manageable process. We ensure product formulations, labeling, claims, and supporting documents meet BPOM standards while minimizing the risk of rejection, suspension, or post-market sanctions.

Key regulatory challenges we help you manage include:

  • Correct product classification and claim alignment
  • Compliance with ingredient restrictions and labeling rules
  • Readiness for BPOM inspection and audit

By working with PRI as your cosmetic regulatory consultant, you gain a compliant and scalable market entry pathway into Indonesia.

Scope and Benefits of Our Service

End-to-end cosmetic license registration and BPOM notification support for compliant market entry.

Facility Building Inspection Visit

Provide support for BPOM inspection readiness, documentation review, and coordination during facility or contract manufacturer audits.

Product Information Files (PIF)

Preparation, review, and maintenance of PIF dossiers in line with BPOM audit and post-market requirements.

Cosmetic Notification (Registration)

End-to-end BPOM cosmetic notification process, including submission, clarification handling, and approval monitoring.

Market Entry Support

Flexible market entry options supporting IVD and medical product registration for international manufacturers entering Indonesia.

License Holder Service

For manufacturers without a local entity, we act as a neutral license holder, keeping registrations secure and transferable.

Distributor Selection

We assist in identifying and assessing qualified local distributors aligned with regulatory and commercial requirements.

Undername Service

We enable faster market entry by registering products under an approved local structure without immediate company setup.

Company Registration Support

When you are ready to establish a local presence, we assist with compliant company formation in Indonesia.

Inquiry Form

Our team is prepared to discuss your business needs and address any questions you may have. Fill out our inquiry form, and we’ll respond within one business day.

Contact Form
Submit with your company email for quicker response and priority handling.

Other ways to get in touch with us.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. All cosmetic products, whether imported or locally manufactured, must be notified with BPOM before distribution in Indonesia. Products without BPOM approval may be detained at customs or removed from the market during inspections.

 

In Indonesia, cosmetics follow a notification-based system rather than full pre-market evaluation. However, the responsibility remains on the applicant to ensure full compliance. Incorrect submissions or misleading claims can still result in sanctions after approval.

Foreign brands must appoint a local entity as the notification holder.

Product Registration Indonesia can act as a neutral license holder or support brands through undername arrangements, ensuring flexibility and regulatory security. We are also capable of helping foreign clients to establish a business entity in Indonesia.

Typical documents include a Letter of Authorization, Certificate of Free Sale, GMP certificate, product formulation, labeling artwork in Bahasa Indonesia, and Product Information Files. Requirements may vary depending on product type and claims.

A PIF is a mandatory dossier containing safety, quality, and product data. BPOM may audit the PIF after notification approval. Incomplete or inaccurate PIFs are a common cause of post-market penalties.
Claims must be truthful, substantiated, and compliant with Indonesian cosmetic guidelines. Overstated or therapeutic claims can trigger rejection or forced claim revision.
Yes. BPOM follows ASEAN Cosmetic Directive principles and maintains a list of prohibited and restricted substances. We perform ingredient compliance checks before submission to reduce rejection risks.
Yes. BPOM may request facility inspections or documentation verification for foreign manufacturers, especially for high-risk products or complex formulations. We assist in inspection readiness and coordination.

Cosmetic notifications are generally valid for three years and must be renewed. Product changes, formulation updates, or distributor changes may require amendment or re-notification.

Product Registration Indonesia also provides renewal service to help foreign brands remain in the Indonesian market compliantly.

Strategic Leadership with
Dr. Hussein H. Mashhour, MD

As our Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dr. Hussein H. Mashhour, MD, brings over a decade of dedicated, hands-on experience in product registration and licensing across Indonesia’s most complex regulatory sectors. His strategic oversight ensures that our operational procedures and client services are built on proven, efficient processes. Start your journey with the confidence and clarity only an expert leader in both compliance and operations can provide.

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