Minister of Industrial Affairs Enforces Mandatory SNI on Glazed Ceramic Tableware

April 30, 2025

On March 27, 2025, the Minister of Industrial Affairs issued Regulation No. 14 of 2025 on the Enforcement of Mandatory Indonesian National Standard (“SNI”) on Glazed Ceramic Tableware (the “Regulation”). This Regulation replaces the Minister of Industrial Affairs Regulation No. 48 of 2018 on the Enforcement of SNI on Ceramic Tableware. The Regulation was enacted on April 25, 2025 and will come into force 6 (six) months following its enactment.

We set out below the key highlights of the Regulation.

♦ Mandatory SNI and its Scope

The Regulation mandates the application of SNI 7275:2022 on Glazed Ceramic – Tableware for all glazed ceramic tableware on a mandatory basis. Specifically, the Regulation applies to glazed ceramic tableware falling under Harmonized System codes (the “HS Code”) ex. 6911.10.00 and ex. 6912.00.00. For clarity, glazed ceramic tableware refers to dishes and utensils used for serving and eating meals at the table (i.e., plates and drinking cups) that are specifically made out of glazed ceramic. The Regulation further affirms that the enforcement of SNI 7275:2022 shall apply to both locally made and imported glazed ceramic tableware.

♦ Procedures for Acquiring SNI

The following is a brief overview of the procedures for acquiring SNI 7275:2022:

- Submission of Applications
  The submission is carried out electronically through the Ministry of Industrial Affairs’ online system called the National Industrial Information System (in Indonesian, Sistem Informasi Industri Nasional or “SIINas”). Through SIINas, applicants must submit the necessary information and supporting documents that are relevant for acquiring the SNI 7275:2022 certification.

- Conformity Assessments
  A conformity assessment consists of (i) an audit of the production process and quality management system, and (ii) quality testing in accordance with the provisions of the SNI 7275:2022 certification. The audit and quality testing of the glazed ceramic tableware shall be performed by a Product Certification Agency and a testing lab.

- Affixation of SNI Mark
  Once the glazed ceramic tableware is confirmed to meet the applicable requirements, the SNI Mark and an electronic label shall be affixed to the product, subject to prior approval from the relevant officials of the Ministry of Industrial Affairs.

♦ Applicant Requirements

In order to obtain the certification under SNI 7275:2022, an applicant must own a brand for the glazed ceramic tableware and possess the appropriate business licensing in the industrial sector, specifically within the scope of the KBLI number 23931 (Porcelain Household Goods Industry), and/or the KBLI number 23932 (Clay/Ceramic Household Goods Industry). For foreign applicants, they are similarly required to have their own brand for the glazed ceramic tableware and operate their business in the glazed ceramic tableware sector. This may be evidenced by the relevant business license(s) issued in their home country or by a statement letter from the relevant authorities in the country of the applicant.

However, since the application for the SNI 7275:2022 certification is submitted through SIINas which is only accessible to the Indonesian citizens, foreign applicants are required to appoint a representative in Indonesia (a “Local Representative”). The Local Representative will submit the application on their behalf using the Local Representative’s SIINas account.

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