Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 8/19/2005

**GAIN Report Number:** ID5017

ID5017

**Indonesia**

**Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards**

**Country Report**

**2005**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Chris Rittgers

U.S. Embassy, Jakarta

**Prepared by:**

Chris Rittgers

**Report Highlights:**

Updated on: August 18, 2005

Section Updated: Rice, Meat and Poultry, Biotechnology

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Annual Report

Jakarta \[ID1\]

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Table of Contents

[DISCLAIMER: 3](#disclaimer)

[EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4](#executive-summary)

[SECTION I. FOOD LAWS 4](#section-i.-food-laws)

[Food Act (*UU No 7/1996*) 5](#food-act-uu-no-71996)

[SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS
6](#section-ii.-labeling-requirements)

[General Labeling 6](#general-labeling)

[Nutritional Labeling 8](#nutritional-labeling)

[SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REGULATIONS
9](#section-iii.-packaging-and-container-regulations)

[SECTION IV. FOOD ADDITIVE REGULATIONS
9](#section-iv.-food-additive-regulations)

[SECTION V. PESTICIDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS
10](#section-v.-pesticide-and-other-contaminants)

[SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
12](#section-vi.-other-regulations-and-requirements)

[Registration 12](#registration)

[SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS
13](#section-vii.-other-specific-standards)

[GMO's 13](#gmos)

[Halal Certification 14](#halal-certification)

[Health Certificates 14](#health-certificates)

[Wine and Spirits 14](#wine-and-spirits)

[Irradiation Certificates 14](#irradiation-certificates)

[Others 15](#others)

[SECTION VIII. COPYRIGHT AND/OR TRADEMARK LAWS
15](#section-viii.-copyright-andor-trademark-laws)

[SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES 15](#section-ix.-import-procedures)

[Rice 16](#rice)

[Biotechnology 16](#biotechnology)

[Meat and Poultry Products 16](#meat-and-poultry-products)

[Importers' requirement 16](#importers-requirement)

[Exporters' requirements 17](#exporters-requirements)

[Ruminant Product Imports from the United States
18](#ruminant-product-imports-from-the-united-states)

[Poultry Products from the United States
18](#poultry-products-from-the-united-states)

[SECTION X. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
18](#section-x.-conclusions-and-recommendations)

[APPENDIX A 19](#appendix-a)

[SUMMARY OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND DECISIONS
19](#summary-of-laws-regulations-and-decisions)

[APPENDIX B 23](#appendix-b)

[REGULATORY AGENCIES AND RELEVANT ASSOCIATIONS
23](#regulatory-agencies-and-relevant-associations)

[Regional COOPERATORS who also cover Indonesia:
26](#regional-cooperators-who-also-cover-indonesia)

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# DISCLAIMER: 

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Jakarta, Indonesia for U.S.
exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every
possible care has been taken in the preparation of this report,
information provided may not be completely accurate either because
policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and
consistent information about these policies was not available. It is
highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify the full set of import
requirements with their foreign customers, who are normally best
equipped to research such matters with local authorities, before any
goods are shipped. FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY PRODUCTS IS SUBJECT TO
THE IMPORTING COUNTRY'S RULES AND REGULATIONS AS INTERPRETED BY BORDER
OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT ENTRY.

# EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Many of Indonesia's regulations related to marketing food are either not
enforced at all, or are only enforced in a haphazard manner. While a
review of relevant regulations is important, the reality of what
actually occurs in practice may be quite different. Therefore, it is
essential that exporters confer with local importers/agents to determine
prevailing requirements on imports.

A comprehensive law concerning foodstuffs was signed into force in 1996,
but essential regulations required to implement the law entered into
force in 2000. Changes within recent years have seen a reduction of the
Government\'s controls on food imports and distribution, but imports are
still highly regulated. The most difficult problem for exporters
shipping high value products may be the requirement that all imported
products be registered. This can be a long and onerous process, but
experienced local agents can get it accomplished. Another significant
piece of legislation was the Consumer Protection Act of 1999, which
includes general provisions applicable to food retailing. Imports of
meat are always subject to shifting regulations and requirements. Due to
the finding of a BSE case in the United States, as of 1 July 2005, U.S.
beef imports were banned, with a grace period for trade in process
provided until 31 August 2005.

Food imports require product registration with the National Agency of
Drugs and Food Control (BPOM) and some products require additional
approvals. Food additives require approval, and special labeling
requirements apply. Food labels are to be in the Indonesian language and
must be easily understood by consumers. Mandatory information includes
the product name, weight or volume in metric units, use by date,
production code, BPOM registration number, and the name and address of
the manufacturer or importer. Stickers are acceptable. Certain foods,
meat, poultry, and dairy products for example, are also required to have
Halal labeling. Nutritional labeling is not mandatory, but is subject to
regulation if applied. The law requires the industry to inform consumers
of nutritional requirements as well as list quantitative values of
nutritional constituents. Misleading information is forbidden and
breaches are subject to criminal proceedings.

Packaging is legislated to provide for safety from contamination but no
\"green\" regulations apply. There are no laws affecting waste disposal,
except as applicable to time expired food.

The use by date is to be determined by the manufacturer and must be
shown on the label or on the package. The date may not be changed from
the date placed by the original manufacturer. While the date may be of
the form \"best before \....\", it is actually interpreted as an expiry
date. After the use by date passes unsold food must be destroyed, or
otherwise disposed of under the approval of the National Agency of Drugs
and Food Control (BPOM).

# SECTION I. FOOD LAWS

Republic of Indonesia Act No. 7 of 1996 concerning Food (*Undang-undang
Republik Indonesia Nomor 7 tahun 1996 tentang Pangan*) is the most
comprehensive legislation governing production, import and distribution
of foodstuffs. Although this was signed into force in November 1996,
many of its provisions have taken a long time to be enacted. For
example, the Act included five clauses concerning labeling of packaged
food, but an adjacent clause states that four of those five clauses
would be further clarified by an additional Government Regulation. Until
the required regulations are in force, the affected provisions of the
Act would not be enforced.

Other significant legislation concerning food and agricultural imports
include:

-   Law Number 6 of 1967 concerning Essential Stipulations for Animal
    Husbandry and Health of Livestock.

-   Law Number 9 of 1985 concerning Fisheries.

-   Law Number 12 of 1992 concerning Cultivation of Plants.

-   Law Number 23 of 1992 concerning Health.

-   Law Number 25 of 1992 concerning Cooperatives.

-   Law Number 9 of 1995 concerning Small Business.

-   Law Number 10 of 1995 concerning Customs Tariff.

-   Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection.

In addition to the Acts listed above there are a number of Presidential
Instructions, Ministerial Regulations, Ministerial Decisions and
Departmental Determinations that regulate food production, import and
distribution. A list of matters covered by these authoritative documents
is included at Appendix A.

## Food Act (*UU No 7/1996*) 

The broad scope of the Food Act of 1996 can be seen in its preamble,
which includes the following statements:

-   Food is a basic need of mankind and fulfillment of that need is a
    basic right of all Indonesians.

-   Food that is safe, of good quality, nutritious, diverse, and
    provided in adequate quantity is the primary condition that must be
    achieved to provide a nutritional system protecting the health and
    improving the well being of society.

-   Food as a commercial commodity requires an honest and responsible
    trading system so that sustenance is available within the purchasing
    power of the society and the trade in food can play a role in
    national economic growth.

The definition of food in the Act further indicates its comprehensive
coverage:

> *\'Food is everything that originates from biological sources and from
> water, either processed or unprocessed, that is intended to be eaten
> or drunk by humans, including food additives, basic food materials and
> other materials used in the preparation, processing and/or manufacture
> of food and drink.\'*

The official amplification appended to the legislation states that the
Food Act covers the following aspects:

\- Technical criteria concerning food ‑ covering safety, quality and
nutrition as well as provisions for labeling and advertising foodstuff.

\- Responsibilities of those who produce, store, transport and/or
distribute food, together with legal sanctions to enforce the
determinations. (This aspect includes import and export of foodstuff.)

\- The role of government and society in achieving self‑sufficiency in
food and diversity in the foodstuffs consumed.

\- The role of government in fostering a domestic food industry aiming
to improve the characteristics of food for domestic consumption and for
export.

The Act contains the following chapters and sections:

1\. Food Safety covering:

Sanitation.

Food additives.

Genetic engineering and irradiation.

Food packaging.

Quality assurance and laboratory testing.

Contaminated food.

2\. Food Qualities and Nutrition:

Food quality.

Nutrition.

3\. Labeling and Advertising Food:

4\. Imports and Export of Food:

5\. Legal Responsibility within the Food Industry.

6\. National Resilience in Food.

7\. Participation by Society.

8\. Monitoring and Enforcement.

9\. Criminal Provisions.

10\. Delegation of Supplementary Tasks and Responsibilities.

11\. Other provisions (Government may override the Act in an emergency).

12\. Effect on earlier acts (remain in force unless in contradiction
with the Act).

13\. Closing provision (the Act is valid from the date of enactment).

# SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS

## General Labeling

Requirements for labeling of food products are broad in scope and in a
phase of transformation. Changes resulting from the Food Act 1996 and
the Consumer Protection Act 1999 came into effect in 2000. However, many
of these requirements are still not enforced.

Previously existing labeling regulations remain in force, except where
they are in conflict with the new law. The \"old\" regulations are
contained in the following ministerial and departmental regulations:

-   Minister for Health Regulation No. 79 of 1978 concerning Food Labels
    and Advertisements

-   Minister for Health Regulation No. 76 of 1975 concerning
    Distribution and Labeling of Sweetened Condensed Milk

-   Joint Decree by Minister for Health and Minister for Religion No. 68
    of 1985 concerning the Inscription \"Halal\" on Food Labels

-   Minister for Health Regulation No. 280 of 1976 concerning
    Distribution and Labeling of Foodstuff Containing Material
    Originating from Swine

-   Minister for Health Regulation No. 826 of 1987 concerning Irradiated
    Foodstuff

-   Director General for Control of Food and Medicine
    No.02240/B/SK/VII/1991 concerning a Guide to Quality Criteria and to
    Labeling and Advertising Food.

The latter document is the most comprehensive, outlining detail of the
policy as interpreted in 1991 for implementing the Minister\'s
regulation No. 79 issued in 1978. The director general who issued the
guide is the public official responsible for enforcing the legislation.

All food packaged for sale must be labeled using:

-   The Indonesian language,

-   Roman text

-   Arabic numerals.

-   The writing must be firmly affixed and clear so as to be easily
    understood by the community.

Required items for labels under the Food Act 1996 include as a minimum:

-   The name of the product.

-   A list of ingredients.

-   Net weight or net volume ‑ using metric units.

-   Name and address of the manufacturer or importer.

-   Information whether the product is \"Halal\" (Pure by Islamic
    standards).

-   Date of expiry. (Expiry date is amplified in Section VI of this
    report.)

The Act further states that the Government may stipulate additional
items for inclusion, or may ban certain items from appearing on labels.
Items that would therefore be required include:

-   Production date as required by the Consumer Protection Act 1999.

-   On sweetened condensed milk: the words \"*Perhatikan! Tidak cocok
    untuk bayi*.\" (Beware! Not suitable for babies) to be written in
    Indonesian in red \'universe medium corps 8\' font and enclosed in a
    red rectangle.

-   On products derived from swine: the words \"*MENGANDUNG BABI*.\"
    (Contains pork) to be written in red \'universe medium corps 12\'
    font and enclosed in a red rectangle together with a drawing of a
    pig.

-   Irradiated packaged food must carry a logo and the word
    \"*RADURA*\", together with phrases that indicate the reason for
    irradiation. Also required are the name and address of the radiation
    facility, the month and year of irradiation and the country in which
    the process was carried out.

-   \"*Minuman keras*\" (Hard liquor) is to be written on all alcoholic
    beverages.

-   \"*Bahan tambahan makanan*\" (food additive substance) to printed in
    accordance with the relevant regulation.

The National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM) registration number
is required on all labels.

Regulated or prohibited claims or implications under pre‑1996
legislation include:

-   On baby food it is not permissible to state or imply that the food
    can replace a mother\'s milk.

-   A label is not permitted to imply that the contents have an
    advantage over products that do not carry a nutritional claim on
    their label.

-   A special claim is not permitted if the nutritional value derives
    from associated food items. For example a breakfast cereal package
    may not include the nutritional contribution of the milk and sugar
    normally added.

-   A claim for benefit to health must be supportable on the basis of
    the product composition and normal daily consumption.

U.S. labels would be unacceptable unless they meet all the requirements
of the Indonesian law, but stick on labels meeting Indonesian
requirements may be affixed. Foreign language in addition to the
mandatory Indonesian labeling may be used. In general, although they can
be widely found on retail products, foreign expressions are discouraged
since they are seen as potentially misleading to a majority of the
population. Moreover, Indonesia has an indigenous list of recommended
daily average (RDA) nutritional intakes, and therefore US comparisons to
RDA would be invalid. In reality, there is an abundance of retail
products with two are more types of languages on the labels.

The National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM) may require food
carrying a label in breach of regulations to be withdrawn from
circulation. The Agency suggests that labels be presented for approval
by the Head of Agency to obviate sanctions after a product has been
released on the market. The suggestion has merit, but no regulation
exists to require approval before release.

Labeling regulations are primarily applicable to packaged food for
retail sale. Food delivered in bulk for repackaging or industrial use is
subject only to requirements associated with irradiated foodstuff or
food additives.

Enforcement of the labeling regulations is the responsibility of the
National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM). The amount of packaged
food in the market place that does not comply with the rules indicates
that the Agency does not have sufficient resources to enforce the law.
Breaches would normally come to notice only in the event of a complaint
‑ most likely from a consumer group, a religious movement or a
competitor.

## Nutritional Labeling

Nutritional labeling to date has been sporadic and varied. The
regulatory document is the guide to food labeling issued by the Director
General for Control of Food and Medicine in 1991 (now is under National
Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM)). Since that document is a
\"guide\" nutritional labeling is a voluntary practice.

Nutritional labeling is considered an educational service. Consequently
labels are not permitted to lead consumers to believe that a certain
amount of a particular substance must be consumed on a daily basis to
ensure health. The view is that individuals have different requirements,
and therefore no daily requirement should be promoted. Any claim for
benefit to health must be supportable on the basis of the product
composition and normal daily consumption. Implied claims are not
acceptable because they tend to mislead and do not fit the concept of
informing consumers of nutritional facts.

The Agency view is that claims for therapeutic or physiological benefit
can be divided into three classes:

1\. Nutritional claims relating to the food\'s value as a source of
energy, protein, vitamins or minerals in two divisions: identification
of the elements present and clarification of their benefits.

-   The nutritional elements must be listed and quantified. CODEX
    standards are to be used by preference, but are not permitted to
    conflict with the Departmental guidelines.

-   Clarification of the benefits of the food elements is intended to
    improve the general knowledge of nutritional requirements in the
    society. The clarification is not an essential addition to the
    listing of nutritional values, but if included it must be an
    addition, not substituted for the quantified list.

2\. Therapeutic claims relating to benefit in curing a disease or health
condition.

-   Food for the treatment of obesity or diet food may only be
    identified as such if the calorific value is at least 25% lower than
    regular food of the same type.

-   Food may be identified as \"diabetic food\" only if it does not
    contain carbohydrate, or the carbohydrate content is far lower than
    regular food of the type, or the carbohydrate content is stated on
    the label. Diabetic food may not be labeled \"low in sugar\" or
    \"free of sugar\" if the food contains carbohydrate.

3\. Claims that a foodstuff has tonic or restorative effect. In this
respect:

-   It is forbidden to claim that one foodstuff can ensure good health.

-   A claim that a foodstuff constitutes a tonic is not permitted. In
    general the word \"tonic\" should not be used except for \"tonic
    water\".

Health claims must be substantiated by legitimate research. Only a
functional claim that is not misleading is permitted. Examples of
acceptable claims are:

-   Fiber helps to improve digestion.

-   Fat free produce is good for the heart.

-   Calcium aids in the development of strong bones and teeth.

-   Iron is a factor in red blood cell formation.

Examples of non‑acceptable claims are:

-   Omega 3 develops the brain cells and intelligence.

-   Calcium prevents osteoporosis and bone fractures.

-   Iron prevents anemia.

The foregoing examples are taken from an article published by the
National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM).

In addition to the provisions specifically for food labeling, the
Consumer Protection Act 1999 contains general provisions against
misleading claims. The provisions are wide ranging and apparently give
consumers a high degree of protection from unethical business practices.
However, enforcement of the provisions is still lax.

# SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REGULATIONS

Packaging is regulated under the Food Act of 1996 as follows:

-   Any person producing food for sale is forbidden to use any material
    that has been banned and/or can release contaminants that are
    dangerous or prejudicial to good health.

-   Food for sale is to be packaged using methods to avoid spoiling or
    contamination.

-   The Government will decide materials forbidden for use in packaging,
    and methods for packaging certain food

-   If the effects of a packaging material on human health are not
    known, it must be not be used before being checked for safety. New
    types of material may be used for packing food only after receiving
    Government agreement.

-   No person is permitted to unwrap and re-pack food, except in the
    case of bulk food intended to be packed into smaller packages.

There are no industry regulations or practices applicable to package
size. Weights and measures used are metric, but imperial sizes labeled
with the corresponding metric value are acceptable. Waste disposal is
not regulated, except as covered in Section VI for time expired food.

# SECTION IV. FOOD ADDITIVE REGULATIONS

The Food Act 1996 states that food additives are not to be used if they
have been banned, or may not exceed specified limits. This implies a
\"negative\" regulation of food additives, but the subsequent clause
states that the Government will determine which substances are banned as
food additives and/or may be used in food production and also the
content limit. Hence the regulation is \"positive\" in that the
Government states those additives that may be used.

Moreover, a regulation issued by the Director General for Control of
Food and Medicine, No. 02592/B/SK/VIII/91 makes it clear that all uses
of food additives require approval. The process to request approval is
detailed in that regulation, including sample forms to be completed and
sample approval forms. Approval is the prerogative of the Director of
Food Safety Evaluation, a subordinate of the Deputy of Agency for the
National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM). The regulation states
that approval will be based on assessment against guidelines prepared by
the Head of Agency.

Approved food additives may be used subject to limitations or conditions
in the approval granted. They may also be used in other food products
provided that their use does not contravene special conditions for that
product.

Every import of food additives must be reported in writing to the
Division of Food Certification, BPOM after the goods arrive in harbor.
The report must include:

-   The name of the substance and batch quantity and weight.

-   The name and address of the importer.

-   The name and address of the exporter.

-   The name and address of the producer.

-   The port and date of lading.

-   The port of destination and date of arrival.

-   The name, nationality and registration number of the ship or
    aircraft carrying the food additive import.

-   The name and address of the warehouse and date into store.

-   An outline of any accidents that may have occurred during shipping.

A certificate of analysis for the applicable batch must accompany every
import of food additives. The certificate may be issued by the
production plant or by the responsible authority in the country of
origin. Before the import is cleared from the point of entry the
Director of Food Certification, BPOM must agree the certificate. If a
certificate does not accompany an intended import, then a certificate
must be requested from the Director of Food Certification before the
food additive shipment may enter the country. The certificate must
include:

-   Date that the sample was taken.

-   Batch number of the product

-   Test date.

-   Test method.

-   Statement that the test result was in accordance with criteria for
    the product.

A food additive product from an animal source must also have a
certificate of conformity with Islamic purity \"Halal\". That
certificate is to be issued by the responsible authority in the country
of origin.

Food additives produced, imported or distributed must comply with the
Indonesian Food Codex or conditions approved by the National Agency of
Drugs and Food Control (BPOM). For food additives not listed in the
Indonesian Codex, or not having conditions determined by the National
Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM), the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius
Commission or Food Chemicals Codex is applicable.

# SECTION V. PESTICIDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS

Pesticide and other contaminants are positively regulated, in general by
the Food Act 1996 and in detail by a joint decree by the Minister for
Health and the Minister for Agriculture, plus a Health Department
regulation regarding metal contamination and also one concerning
microscopic organism contamination.

Regarding pesticide residues the joint decree states that:

-   The maximum allowable residue for products directly or indirectly
    consumed by humans is as per the appended list. (Ref: *Keputusan
    Bersama Menteri Kesehatan dan Menteri Pertanian Nomor:
    881/Menkes/SKB/VIII/1996, 711/Kpts/TP.270/8/96*).

-   Agricultural products circulated in Indonesia, whether locally
    produced or imported, are not permitted to contain higher levels of
    pesticide than those in the list.

-   Agricultural products imported with greater than the allowed
    pesticide residue must be refused.

-   Tests for pesticide residue are to be conducted in a laboratory
    appointed by the Minister for Health or the Minister for
    Agriculture.

-   The Minister for Health and the Minister for Agriculture will
    monitor and enforce the joint decree according to their tasks and
    functions.

-   The Minister for Health and the Minister for Agriculture will act in
    concert to make changes to the joint decree.

The list appended to the joint decree includes 218 pesticides and a
number of potentially contaminated agricultural products for each
pesticide. Example entries and the layout are as follows:

+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
| N  | P        | Commodity           |              | Maximum       |
| o. | esticide |                     |              |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Indonesian*        | English      | (mg/kg)       |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
| 1  | *Ab      | *Daging*            | Meat         | 0.01          |
|    | amektin* |                     |              |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    | (ab      | *Susu*              | Milk         | 0.01          |
|    | amectin) |                     |              |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
| 2  | *A       | *Bawang Bombay*     | Onion        | 0.05          |
|    | ldikarb* |                     |              |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    | (a       | *Biji‑biji*         | Cereals      | 0.1           |
|    | ldicarb) |                     | (dry)        |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Bit gula*          | Sugar beet   | 0.05          |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Bit gula (daun)*   | Sugar beet   | 1             |
|    |          |                     | (leaf)       |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Buncis (kering)*   | Beans (dry)  | 0.1           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Daging*            | Meat         | 0.01          |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Jagung*            | Maize        | 0.05          |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Jagung (pakan      | Maize        | 5             |
|    |          | ternak)*            | (forage)     |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Jeruk*             | Citrus       | 0.2           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Kacang kedelai     | Soybean      | 0.02          |
|    |          | (kering)*           | (dry)        |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | ###                 | Peanut       | 0.05          |
|    |          | ###### Kacang tanah |              |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Kapas (biji)*      | Cotton       | 0.1           |
|    |          |                     | (seeds)      |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Kemiri*            | Pecan        | 0.5           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Kentang*           | Potato       | 0.5           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Kopi (biji)*       | Coffee       | 0.1           |
|    |          |                     | (beans)      |               |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Nanas*             | Pineapple    | 0.5           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Pisang*            | Banana       | 0.5           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Sorgum*            | Sorghum      | 0.2           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Susu*              | Milk         | 0.01          |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Tomat*             | Tomato       | 0.5           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
|    |          | *Ubi jalar*         | Sweet potato | 0.1           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+
| 3  | Aldrin   | *Asparagus*         | Asparagus    | 0.1           |
+----+----------+---------------------+--------------+---------------+

There is no provision for use of alternative standards, for example
CODEX, for pesticides not listed.

Regulation No. 03725/B/SK/VII/89 issued by the Director General for
Control of Food and Medicine specifies maximum allowable levels for
heavy metals contamination. The list covers six metals: arsenic; lead;
copper; zinc; tin and mercury. For each element an allowable level is
specified for fifteen food classes, for example fruit and fruit
products, soft drinks and meat and derived products. The final category
is \"other food not listed above\" thus making the list comprehensive.

Similarly Regulation No. 03726/B/SK/VII/89 issued by the Director
General for Control of Food and Medicine lists sixteen classes of food
and gives allowable limits for specified micro‑organisms in the food
categories.

Lists giving maximum allowable contamination of pesticide, metal and
microscopic organisms can be obtained from the National Agency of Drugs
and Food Control (BPOM).

# SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

## Registration

All processed food products imported must be registered with the
National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM) except for:

-   Processed food with a life of less than seven days at room
    temperature.

-   Processed food representing a donation to the Government or to a
    Social Institution.

-   Processed food in small quantities for the specific purposes of
    registration with the National Agency of Drugs and Food Control
    (BPOM), scientific research or personal consumption.

While the regulation indicates that small quantities for personal
consumption do not require registration, the Customs barrier official
decides the quantity permissible and so even small quantities have been
seized and subjected to approval procedures.

Registration requires submission of five standard forms in triplicate
together with:

-   A sample of the food.

-   The label (10 copies) and brochure if applicable.

-   For repackaged product, the operating license of the Indonesian
    business involved and a letter of reference from the original
    production plant.

-   For product produced under license, the Indonesian company\'s
    license and a letter of reference from the overseas factory.

-   For imported products a reference letter from the overseas factory,
    a health certificate and a radiation free certificate in accordance
    with existing law.

Information required on the forms includes, but is not limited to, the
following:

-   Form A provides general information about the food, the name and
    address of the applicant and the factory or company.

-   Form B gives the composition and quality of the product and its
    packaging.

-   Form C covers the production process including method of cleaning
    the inner wrapping and closure.

-   Form D explains quality control and final inspection.

-   Form E lists the documents and substances submitted by the
    applicant.

The submission will be checked on receipt and complete submissions
accepted for processing by the issue of Form M8. Incomplete submissions
will be returned with Form M9, the rejection format. The cost of the
registration process is not published in the regulations. Laboratory
tests required would be conducted at a facility nominated by the
National Agency of Drugs and Food Control (BPOM) at the expense of the
applicant.

Certificates required for the import of food products include:

-   BPOM Approval Registration (Form M1 or M2)

-   Radiation free for specific food types (see Section VII below)

-   Certification of Islamic purity standards ‑ \"Halal\".

-   Certificate of Health from Country of Origin (see Section VII below)

-   Irradiated food Certificate (see Section VII below)

-   Food additive analysis certificate (see Section IV above)

-   Alcoholic liquor requirements

Following consideration, the product may be:

1\. Registered with the issue of Form M1;

2\. Conditionally registered with the use of Form M2; or

3\. Rejected from registration via the issue of Form M 3.

# SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS

## GMO's

Any producer using genetic engineering must ensure that the product is
safe for human consumption before distribution.

In terms of labeling requirements for GMO's: 1) The words GENETICALLY
ENGINEERED FOOD shall be contained in labels of food resulting from
genetic engineering; 2) In the case of processed food which results from
genetic engineering as meant in paragraph being ingredients used in
certain food products, the information on genetically engineered
ingredients of foods resulting from the genetic engineering on labels
shall be enough. However, specific implementing provisions on the above
requirements have not been issued nor has a level been set for
adventitious presence; thus, GMO labeling requirements are not enforced.

## Halal Certification

Islamic purity: "Halal" is important. Any imported meat products should
have the halal certificates issued by approved Islamic Centers in the
United States. A list of six approved Islamic Centers in the U.S.
provided by the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) and notified by the
Ministry of Agriculture on June 18, 2005, which are:

1.  Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA),
    Chicago-Illinois: for meat, chicken, and processed products

2.  Halal Food Council SEA, Salisbury, Maryland: for chicken, and
    processed products

3.  International Institute of Islamic Thought c/q Marjac Abbatoir,
    Virginia: for chicken only

4.  Islamic Service of Omaha (Halal Transaction), Omaha-Nebraska: for
    meat, and chicken

5.  Islamic Service of America, Cedar Rapids -- Iowa: for meat, chicken,
    and processed food

6.  Muslim Consumer Group for Food Product, Rolling Meadows, Illinois:
    for meat, chicken, and processed food

7.  Islamic Information Center of America, Des Palines, Illinois: for
    meat, chicken, and processed food

8.  American Halal Foundation (AHF), Boling Brook, Illinois: for meat,
    chicken, and processed food

The phrase "*halal* slaughtering of poultry" refers to the slaughtering
of poultry by a Moslem butcher who is physically and spiritually healthy
and who performs his duties pursuant to Moslem procedures set forth in
the Codex Alimentarius Commission, CAC/GL 24-1997.

## Health Certificates

A health or safety certificate from the country of origin must accompany
all food imports. The principle being that food may only be imported if
it is accepted in its country of production. The certificate is to be
issued by the responsible authority in the country of origin or the
exporting country. It should state that the food is safe or fit for
human consumption, and that its distribution is permitted in the country
of origin.

## Wine and Spirits

Alcoholic beverages are strictly controlled and subject to high rates of
excise. The

requirements for obtaining approval for importing alcoholic liquor are
stated in several Ministerial and Departmental documents that should be
researched before contemplating the export of alcohol.

## Irradiation Certificates

A certificate stating that the product is not contaminated by radiation
greater than the level stated is required to accompany imports of the
food types listed below:

-   Milk and milk products. Cs137 150 Bq/kg

-   Fresh or processed fruit and vegetables. Cs137 300 Bq/kg

-   Fish and seafood both fresh and processed. Cs137 100 Bq/kg

-   Meat and meat products. Cs137 100 Bq/kg

-   Mineral water. Cs137 150 Bq/kg

-   Cereals including corn flour and barley. Cs137 300 Bq/kg

The radiation compliance certificate is to be issued by the responsible
authority in the country of origin or exporting country.

Food products that may be irradiated are as follows:

-   Dry spices to prevent or retard insect infestation.

-   Tubers and root crops (potatoes, onions, garlic) to retard
    sprouting.

-   Grain cereals to prevent insect infestation.

Irradiated food must be labeled as such, using the irradiation logo and
the word "RADURA". A certificate that states the following information
for the batch must accompany the food:

-   That the food has been irradiated.

-   The objetive of the irradiation.

-   The national or international code of the radiation facility.

-   The date of treatment.

-   The radiation source used with the type, quantity and batch number
    of the food irradiated.

## Others

-   Milk products have special regulations.

-   Baby food has special regulations.

-   Food sanitation laws are contained in the guide to good food
    processing.

-   Seafood has a special law relating to production standards for
    export rather than for imports.

-   Animal quarantine applies and current law should be checked before
    planning export of live animals.

# SECTION VIII. COPYRIGHT AND/OR TRADEMARK LAWS

Copyright and trademark law is under review to meet world standards for
protection of intellectual property. Indonesia is one of the countries
on the US watch list for protection of intellectual property.

Trademarks should be registered with the patent office. The process
requires over two years to completion, but the mark is provisionally
protected from the date of lodgment.

Trademarks once registered have no limitation on period of validity.

# SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES

Import procedures are relatively straightforward, but require meticulous
attention to detail. Seemingly insignificant omissions or errors can
result in considerable delay.

Import documents may be prepared in English, but the level of
comprehension by public servants is limited. As an example Customs would
not accept the term \"cartage\" on an invoice as meaning a freight
charge because \"cartage\" is not in the most widely used
English‑Indonesian dictionary.

Documents should be concise, use simple language, and complete.

Standard documents, such as invoices, regularly used in the domestic
market may not be suitable in export dealings. For example invoices that
show a list price, then a discount percentage, then a total price
charged result in duty being levied on the price before discount on the
basis that the list price is the \"correct\" price.

Customs clearance if all documentation is complete could be finished in
two days. However, attention to detail is most important. Incomplete
documentation could result in delays of several weeks. For example
processing Health Department registration could be expected to take in
the order of eight weeks if no certificate accompanies the goods.

A determination by a Government official could be appealed. However, the
official\'s determination would invariably be couched in terms of the
current legislation and hence would be unlikely to over‑ruled.
Indonesian Courts give judgments on the basis of perceived justice, and
are not strictly bound by precedent. Hence decisions have a degree of
inconsistency and unpredictability.

## Rice

Rice imports are banned. The ban is in effect until December 2005, when
the price and supply situation will be reviewed to determine if the ban
should be extended. However, officials have stated that should are sharp
increases in prices and/or a sharp decline in supplies occur prior to
that time, imports could resume. Some exceptions to this ban apply: rice
for medicinal purposes, 100 percent broken rice, and some other types of
rices not produced in Indonesia can be imported, but only after
obtaining approval from the Ministry of Trade based on a written
recommendation from the Ministry of Agriculture.

## Biotechnology

On October 19, 2004, the President signed into law the ratification of
Cartagena Protocol. The Ministry of Environment, with input from related
ministries, finalized a "national biosafety framework," which will be
used as a foundation for designing regulations to implement the
Biosafety Protocol. These regulations have not yet been issued, so the
signing of the Cartagena Protocol has not had any impact on trade.

In May 2005, a new regulation was issued, which names the Ministry of
Environment as the focal point for approvals on foods containing
Genetically Modified Organisms. This new regulation effectively halted
progress on approvals already underway. Relevant ministries will need to
issue new guidelines to implement the new government regulation. The
process for obtaining approval to market foods containing GMOs is still
unclear and no definite guidelines exist on what is required to import
such foods. BPOM will continue to conduct the food safety assessments on
these products, but it remains unclear exactly what will be assessed and
what will be required of those seeking approval. Also, as stated above,
labeling regulations pertaining to foods containing GMOs remain
unenforced.

## 

## Meat and Poultry Products

### Importers' requirement

An Import Permission Certificate, issued by the Director General of
Livestock Services (DGLS), must accompany every import of poultry and
meat. In that letter, importers must indicate the product being
imported, quantity, and destination (restaurant, hotel, wet market,
etc.).

### Exporters' requirements

In December 24, 2002, the DGLS issued a decree letter regarding the
requirements and procedures necessary for a specific country to gain
eligibility to export meat and other livestock products (including
poultry)o Indonesia. Below is the summary of these requirements:

First, the exporter's government should submit an official request to
the office of Veterinary Public Health, DGLS, to bring the products to
the country. Based on the official request, the DGLS Services will send
a questionnaire to obtain information on the status of animal diseases
and the food safety system in the exporting country. Upon receipt, DGLS
will: 1) approve; 2) request additional information; or 3) reject the
application. If approved, it is suggested Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) will be signed between the Indonesian Government and exporting,
acknowledging the requirements. The MOU is void if: 1) the government of
Indonesia suspends imports from a country due to a violation of health
requirements and/or *halal*nesss; 2) in 2 (two) consecutive years the
approved exporting country failed to export meat to Indonesia. An
exporting country whose approval certificate is declared null and void
is required to file a new application if the country plans to resume
export of poultry meat or parts of poultry meat to Indonesia.

Following the approval as an exporting country, evaluation of individual
slaughterhouses and processing plants is required. First, a plant that
intends to export its products to Indonesia must submit an official
request to the Indonesian DGLS, through an agency responsible for
Veterinary Public Health. Based on the request, the DGLS sends an
application form to obtain a general description of the said business
unit that relates to requirements on veterinary public health. Then, the
application form submitted is reviewed to determine if a plant fulfills
requirements on export of its products to Indonesia. The review will
recommend if: 1) On-site review is needed; 2) On-site reviews are
delayed to allow for improvements or additional information; 3)
Application is rejected. A team of Auditors, appointed by the DGLS, will
conduct the on-site reviews. Team members will review: 1) Food safety
assurance program in the establishment; 2) Halal assurance in the
establishment; 3) *Halal* certificate issued by an authorized *Halal*
Certification Institution. On-sites reviews will apply for
establishments and the *Halal* Certification Institutions or listed
Islamic Organization in the country of origin. On-site reviews may also
be conducted on the authorized agencies in the country of origin to
verify conditions on animal diseases, animal health status and
supervision system of animal-based foods safety.

Upon completion of the on-site reviews, the audit team member may either
recommend an approval, a rejection or improvements/modifications. Based
on the recommendation, the DGLS issues either an approval, a
postponement or a rejection of the business unit to export poultry meat
to Indonesia.

DGLS may also appoint Indonesian inspectors to oversee application of
food safety requirements and *halal* assurances during production. The
inspectors will inspect unit facilities, sanitation programs,
slaughtering procedures, carcass and/or product inspections, transport
and warehouse facilities, port facilities, and shipping processes.

A team of Indonesian auditors will conduct random surveillance of a
processing unit that is certified to export its products to Indonesia.
Surveillance is conducted at least once every 2 (two) years.

### Ruminant Product Imports from the United States

Due to a new reported case of BSE in the United States, the Ministry of
Agriculture banned imports of U.S. meat and other ruminant products on 1
July 2005, with a grace period provided until 31 August 2005, on for
shipments that had obtained the required import permit prior to 30 June
2005. As of August, 2005 procedures and conditions for resuming this
trade had still not been specified.

#### 

### Poultry Products from the United States

Imports of U.S. poultry meat are effectively banned. In September 2000,
the Ministry of Agriculture declared that the "Halalness" of U.S.
poultry could not be guaranteed, shutting off imports. The Ministry has
since further stated that trade in poultry products cannot resume until
an overall review of U.S. sanitary and halal certification systems is
conducted.

# SECTION X. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

As this report indicates, many of Indonesia's regulations related to
marketing food are either not enforced at all, or are only enforced in a
haphazard manner. Therefore, it is essential that exporters confer with
local importers/agents to determine prevailing requirements on imports.

Food law in Indonesia controls domestic production, import of
foodstuffs, processing and distribution. Import licensing is no longer
generally required (except for meat, poultry, and other livestock
products), but imported food products must be registered with the
Department of Health before clearance through the Customs.

Packaged food for sale in the Indonesian market must be labeled in the
Indonesian language and must conform to mandatory inclusions. The
original \"use by date\" affixed by the producer may not be altered by
the importer, and \"best before \...\" dates are interpreted as expiry
dates. The consumer protection law requires that the date of production
be shown on the package. In some cases the exporter and importer could
be jointly liable for penalties if the law was not observed. Moreover
strict conditions apply to some products, notably food additives and
alcoholic liquor.

It is important to obtain \"Halal\" certification to market a food
product, particularly those of animal origin. The process should be
checked with the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) because certification
specifically for Indonesia must be obtained.

The process for registration of food is well documented and relatively
straightforward, but it is time consuming and should be carried out
before shipping. Typical time required for an uncomplicated approval is
reported to be two months.

Transportation and storage infrastructure in Indonesia is limited, and
hence availability of suitable facilities should be checked before
shipping. The tropical conditions lead to rapid deterioration of
products if not adequately protected.

Protection of intellectual property is underdeveloped in Indonesia, but
trademarks should be registered to provide an element of protection. The
process is not expensive but requires two years to complete. However,
once registered the trademark remains valid indefinitely.

# APPENDIX A

## SUMMARY OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND DECISIONS

The following list of laws, regulations and decisions is arranged
hierarchically. With the enactment of the Food Act 1996 and subsequently
the Consumer Protection Act 1999, most ministerial and departmental
regulations and decisions rely on the authority of those acts, and
especially the Food Act. A number of regulations are being drafted to
complement the relatively new legislation. Up to date information
regarding regulations should be sought from the National Agency of Drugs
and Food Control (BPOM).

**[Acts covering most aspects of food law]{.underline}**

 Republic of Indonesia Act No. 7 of 1996 concerning Food

 Republic of Indonesia Act No. 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection

**[Primarily Concerned with Production and Distribution]{.underline}**

 Presidential Instruction No. 2 of 1985 concerning the Coordination of
Fostering and Development of National Companies.

 Presidential Instruction No. 2 of 1991 concerning Improving the
Development and Control of Production and Distribution of Processed
Food.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 329/Menkes/Per/XII/1976 concerning
the Production and Distribution of Food.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 86/Menkes/Per/IV/1977 concerning
Alcoholic Beverages.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 59/Menkes/Per/II/1982 Forbidding the
Distribution, Production and Import of Alcoholic Beverages not
Registered with the Department of Health.

 Minister of Health Decision No. 23/Menkes/SK/II/1978 concerning a
Guide to Good Production Practices for Food.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
153/B/SK/1980 concerning Procedures for Licensing Alcoholic Beverages.

**[Primarily Concerned with Food Quality and Safety]{.underline}**

 Presidential Instruction No. 2 of 1990 concerning a Guide for the
Simplification of Quality Assurance of Fresh Fish and Frozen Fish.

 Joint Decision by the Ministers of Agriculture, Health and Trade
No.363/Kpts/IK.120/5/1990, No.248/Menkes/SKB/V/1990, No.143/ Kpb/V/1990
concerning a Guide for Implementation of Presidential Instruction No. 2
of 1990 concerning a Guide for the Simplification of Quality Assurance
of Fresh Fish and Frozen Fish for Export.

 Joint Decision by the Ministers of Industry, Health, Trade and
Internal Affairs No. 185/M/SK/5/1985, No. 242A/Menkes/SKB/V/1985, No.
756A/Kpb/V/1985, No. 22 of 1985 concerning Iodized Salt.

 Joint Decision by the Ministers of Health and Agriculture No.
881/Menkes /SKB/VIII/1996, No. 771/Kpts/TP.270/8/1996 concerning Maximum
Levels of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Products.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 712/Menkes/Per/X/1986 concerning
Health Criteria for Serving Prepared Food.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 240/Menkes/Per/V/1985 concerning
Substitutes for Breast Milk.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 76/Menkes/Per/XII/1975 concerning
Distribution and Labeling of Sweetened Condensed Milk.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 180/Menkes/Per/IV/1985 concerning
Time Expired Food.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 208/Menkes/Per/IV/1985 concerning
Artificial Sweeteners. Minister of Health Regulation No.
826/Menkes/Per/XII/1987 concerning Irradiated Food.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02592/B/SK/VIII/1991 concerning the Use of Food Additives.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02665/B/SK/VIII/1991 concerning Production Methods for Infant and Baby
Foods.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
01323/B/SK/V/1985 concerning Minister for Health\'s Regulation
No.180/Menkes/Per/IV/1985 about Time Expired Food.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02942/B/SK/IX/1986 concerning Technical Procedures Guide for Quality
Control of Iodized Salt at the Distribution and Consumer Level.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
03725/B/SK/VII/1989 concerning Limits of Metal Contamination in Food.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
03726/B/SK/VII/1989 concerning Limits of Bacterial Contamination in
Food.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02664/B/SK/VIII/1991 concerning Quality Criteria for Breast Milk
Substitutes.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02048/B/SK/VI/1991 concerning Procedural Guide for the Minister for
Health\'s Regulation No.240/Menkes/Per/V/1985 about the Marketing of
Substitutes for Breast Milk.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02591/B/SK/VII/1991 concerning Changes to the Appendix to Minister for
Health\'s Regulation No.180/Menkes/Per/IV/1985 about Time Expired Food.

 Minister of Agriculture Decision No. 745/KP/Kpts/TN240/1992 concerning
the Veterinary Requirements for Imported Meat

 Director General of Livestock Decision No.
71/TN/690/Kpts/DJP/Deptan/2000 concerning Standard Operational Procedure
for Importation of Animal and Product of Animal Origin

 Minister of Agriculture Letter No. TN.510/94/A/IV/2001 concerning
Refusal and Preventive Actions on the Unintended Introduction of Foot
and Mouth Diseases

 Director General of Livestock Services Decision No.
49/TN530/Kpts/DJBPP/12.02 concerning Technical Guidelines on Appraisal
of Requirements on Veterinary Public Health of Poultry Meat to
Indonesia.

 Public Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 21/2004 concerning
Ratification of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on
Biological Diversity.

 Government Regulation No. 21/2005 concerning Biosafety for Genetic
Modified Product.

**[Primarily Concerned with Import of Food]{.underline}**

 Minister of Health Decision No. 2380/Menkes/Per/VI/1979 concerning the
Obligation to Include a Certificate of Analysis with Every Import of
Food Additives.

 Minister of Health Decision No. 00474/B/II/1987 concerning the
Obligation to Include a Health Certificate and Radiation Free
Certificate with Food Imports.

 Director General of Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02594/B/SK/VIII/1991 concerning the Import of Food Additives.

 Director General of Livestock Decision No TN680/E/09.00 concerning on
A Ban on Chicken Parts from the United States

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No. 643/MPP/Kep/0/2002
concerning on Import Regulation on Sugar.

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No 324/KMK.01/2002 concerning
on New Import Tariff on Sugar

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No 03/Kpts/KB.410/1/2003
concerning on The Compulsory Application of Local and Imported Raw Sugar
to meet a National Standard (SNI).

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No SE-20/BC/2003 concerning
Regulation on Imports of Packed Food and Products Required a National
Standard.

 Director General of Livestock Decision No 96/KL.050/F.1/12.03
concerning A Temporary Ban on Imports of U.S. Meat and Other Ruminant
Products.

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No. 757/MPP/Kep/12/2003
concerning on A Temporary Ban for All Ruminant Products and Its Related
Products from the United States.

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No 9/MPP/Kep/1/2004 concerning
on Provisions on Import of rice.

 Director General of Livestock Decision No 341/HK.340/F/02.04
concerning A ban on Imports of Poultry Products and By Products from the
United States.

 Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No 357/MPP/Kep/5/2004
concerning on Amendment of Minister of Trade and Industry Decision No
9/MPP/Kep/1/2004 concerning on Provisions on Import of Rice.

 Minister of Trade and Industry Letter No 71/M/XII/2004 to Minister of
Finance concerning on Ban of Rice Imports in Year 2005.

 Minister of Trade and Industry Letter No 442/M-DAG/6/2005 to Minister
of Finance concerning on Extended of Rice Imports Ban in Year 2005.

 Director General of Livestock Decision No 2098/HK.340/F/07.05
concerning A Temporary Ban on Imports of U.S. Meat and Other Ruminant
Products.

**[Primarily Concerned with Registration of Food]{.underline}**

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 382/Menkes/Per/VI/1989 concerning
Registration of Food.

 Minister of Health Decision No. 1700/B/SK/VIII/1982 concerning
criteria for Rejection of Registration of Certain Types of Liquor and
Food or Drinks that Contain Alcohol.

 Director General for Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
03537/B/SK/VI/1989 concerning Procedural Guide for the Minister for
Health\'s Regulation No. 382/Menkes/VI/1989 about the Registration of
Food.

 Director General for Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02593/B/SK/VIII/1991 concerning Procedures for the Registration of Food
Additive Producers and Products.

**[Primarily Concerned with Labeling of Food]{.underline}**

 Joint Decision by the Ministers for Health and Religion
No.427/Menkes/SKB/VIII/1985, No.68 of 1985 concerning the Printing of
Halal\" on Food Labels.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 280/Menkes/Per/XI/1976 concerning
the Distribution and Labeling of Food Containing Substances Originating
from Swine.

 Minister of Health Regulation No. 79/Menkes/Per/III/1978 concerning
Labeling and Advertising Food.

 Director General for Control of Food and Medicine Decision No.
02240/B/SK/VII/1991 concerning a Guide to Quality Criteria and Labeling
and Advertising of Food.

# APPENDIX B

## REGULATORY AGENCIES AND RELEVANT ASSOCIATIONS

#### Ministry of Finance

##### [Director General for Customs and Duties]{.underline}

Jalan Jend. A. Yani / By Pass

Jakarta

Tel: +6221-4897511 Fax: +6221-4890308

#### Ministry of Agriculture

##### [Director General for Food Crops]{.underline} 

Jalan AUP

Pasar Minggu, Kotak Pos 97

Jakarta 12520

Tel: +6221-7806810 Fax: +6221-7806309

##### [Director General for Livestock Services (DGLS)]{.underline}

Building C, 6^th^ Floor

Jalan Harsono RM No. 3, Ragunan

Pasar Minggu

Jakarta 12550

Tel: +6221-7815580 Fax: +6221-7815581

##### [Director General for Agricultural Processing and Marketing]{.underline}

Building D, 2^nd^ Floor

Jalan Harsono R.M No. 3

Ragunan, Jakarta 12550

Tel: +6221-7816183 Fax: +62-21-7816184

##### [Agency for Agricultural Quarantine]{.underline} 

Building E, 5^th^ Floor

Jalan Harsono R.M No. 3

Ragunan, Jakarta 12550

Tel: +6221-7816483 Fax: +6221-7816483

#### Ministry of Trade

##### [Director General for Foreign Trade]{.underline}

Building I, 4^th^ Floor

Jalan M.I. Ridwan Rais No. 5

Tel: +6221- 3858204, 3860940 Fax: +6221-3858191

Email: <djdaglu@dprin.go.id>

##### [Directorate of Import]{.underline}

Building II, 8^th^ Floor

Jalan M.I. Ridwan Rais No. 5

Tel: +6221-3858194, 3858171/5 x. 1145 Fax: +6221-385-8194

Email: <diri-daglu@dprin.go.id>

#### Ministry of Industry

##### [Directorate General for Chemical Industry, Agros & Forest Products]{.underline}

Jalan Gatot Subroto No. 52-53, 18^th^ Floor

Jakarta 12950

Tel: +6221-5252713 Fax: +6221-5252450

Email: <djikahh@dprin.go.id>

#### National Agency of Drugs & Food Control - BPOM

##### [Deputy III for Dangerous Materials and Food Safety Control]{.underline}

Jl. Percetakan Negara No. 23

Jakarta 10560

Tel: +6221-4253857 Fax: +6221-4253857

#### National Logistics Board - BULOG 

##### Head

Jalan Gatot Subroto No. 49

Jakarta 12950

Tel: +6221-5252209 Fax: +6221-5204334

#### National Standardization Agency - BSN 

Chairman

Manggala Wanabakti Building, Block IV, 4^th^ Floor

Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Senayan

Jakarta

Tel: +6221-5747043 Ext. 104 Fax: +6221-5747045

#### The Indonesian Council of Ulama - MUI

Chairman

Masjid Istiqlal Taman Wijaya Kusuma

Jalan Masjid Istiqlal

Jakarta 10710

Tel: +6221-3841662 Fax: +6221-3847189

#### The Indonesian Food & Beverage Association - GAPMMI

Chairman

Duta Mas Fatmawati

Blok D-1 no. 30

Jl. RS Fatmawati Raya

Jakarta 12150

Tel: +6221-7230391, 7230091 Fax: +6221-7230090

Email: <gapmmi@indosat.net.id>

#### Association of Indonesian Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Importers (*ASIBSINDO*)

Chairman

Komplek Material Mangga Dua Building

Jalan Mangga Dua Raya Blok F4/25

Jakarta 10730

Tel: +6221-3906973 Fax: +6221-39065674

#### Indonesian Consumer Organization - YLKI

Chairperson

Jalan Pancoran Barat VII No. 1

Duren Tiga, Pasar Minggu

Jakarta 12760

Tel: +6221-7981858 Fax: +6221-7981038

Email: <konsumen@rad.net.id>; Homepage:
[www.ylki.org](http://www.ylki.org/)

#### Association of Flourmills - APTINDO

Chairperson

Daniprisma Building, 3^rd^ Floor

Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No. 47-48

Jakarta 12160

Ph: +6221-72797843 Fax: +6221-7206008

Email: <aptindo@rad.net.id>

#### Association of Meat Importers - ASPIDI

Chairman

Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 351

Kebayoran Lama

Jakarta 12240

Ph: +6221-72793417/72793409 Fax: +6221-72793419

Email: <asp-1984@cbn.net.id>

#### Association for Food and Beverage Importers -- AIMMI

Chairperson

PT Columbia Food

Jl. Kebon Bawang V No. 44

Yos Sudarso, Tanjung Priok

Jakarta 14320

Ph: +6221-43911526 Fax: +6221-4353384

Email: <Colfood@cbn.net.id>

#### Indonesian Cold Chain Association (ARPI)

Executive Director

Graha Iskandarsyah, 8^th^ floor

Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya / 66C

Kebayoran

Jakarta 12160

Ph : +6221-72783707 Fax: +622-72783708

Email : <arpi@cbn.net.id>

#### American Soybean Association - ASA

Indonesian Representative

C/O PT Swaco Prima Windutama

Wisma Mitra Sunter #402 Block C-2

Jl. Yos Sudarso Kav. 89

Jakarta 14350

Ph: +6221-651-4752 Fax: +6221-651-4753

Email: <asagrain@indosat.net.id>

#### US Wheat Associates 

Indonesian Representatives

C/O HBS & Associates

Jl. Saung Gintung No. C-2, Cirendeu

Jakarta 15419

Ph: +6221-749-1455 Fax: +6221-749-1455

Email: [hbsuta@indo.net.id](mailto:hbsuta@indonet.net.id)

## Regional COOPERATORS who also cover Indonesia:

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#### USA Poultry & Egg Export Council

#15-04 Liat Towers

541 Orchard Road

Singapore 238881

Ph: +65-6797-1726 Fax: +65-6737-1727

Email: <usapeec_sing@pacific.net.id>

#### U.S. Meat Export Federation

#15-03 Liat Towers

541 Orchard Road

Singapore 238881

Ph: +65-6733-4255/56 Fax: +65-6732-1977

Email: <singapore@usmef.com.sg>

#### U.S. Wheat Associates

#15-02 Liat Towers

541 Orchard Road

Singapore 238881

Ph: +65-6737-4311 Fax: +65-6733-9359

Email: <msamson@uswheat.org>

#### U.S. Potato Board

Block 3 Alexandra Distripark

Unit 08-22 Pasir Panyang Road

Singapore 118383

Ph: +65-6278-3832 Fax: +65-6278-4372

Email: <Richelieu@lieumktg.com.sg>

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