Although the metric system is compulsory in Indonesia it is not compulsory for the marking of imported articles sold in original packages. Goods intended for the retail trade must not be marked with any indication, either on the goods or packing, which could be interpreted as suggesting a geographical origin that might mislead consumers as to the real origin of goods. All markings should be in indelible ink or paint directly on the container and not on removable labels. Packages should bear the consignee's mark, including port mark and should be numbered unless the shipment is such that contents of the package can be readily identified without numbers. Drugs and pharmaceuticals should be marked on the immediate container to show origin, nature, composition, quality, quantity and registration number.
Special requirements apply to the labelling of foodstuffs, as well as the advertising of such items.