Indonesia BPOM Releases Draft Regulation on Ingredient Origin and Alcohol Content Labeling

Summary

The draft regulation, issued by BPOM, applies to companies manufacturing, importing, or distributing regulated products in Indonesia. It replaces outdated provisions to reflect current legal needs and technological developments, while introducing stricter and more standardized labeling obligations. Once enacted, existing products will be granted a 12-month transition period to update labels.

What Has Changed in the Draft Regulation 

The draft requires mandatory disclosure of ingredient origin information, including whether ingredients are of animal or human origin, and whether they are halal, non-halal, or pork-derived, across pharmaceuticals, traditional medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, and processed foods. This information must be clearly presented on product labels and supporting product information.

In addition, alcohol content disclosure becomes compulsory. Alcohol must be stated either as a percentage or through a mandatory warning statement, depending on the product category, including for drugs, supplements, and processed foods.

For processed foods containing pork-derived ingredients, the regulation introduces a specific requirement for red-colored labels that include text and images clearly indicating the source. Products making halal claims must provide formal halal certification during product registration or regulatory audits. Products that are non-halal or lack certification must display visible negative disclosures, as defined in the draft.

The draft also confirms that products manufactured before the enactment date must comply with the new labeling rules within 12 months, affecting existing inventory, import documentation, and distribution processes.

Feedback Deadline 

Stakeholders are required to submit public feedback by January 12, 2026, using the designated BPOM email addresses or online submission channels outlined in the draft.

Why This Matters

This update strengthens regulatory clarity and transparency by standardizing how ingredient origins and alcohol content are communicated to consumers. It supports digital and regulatory alignment by modernizing labeling requirements while introducing clear transition timelines to minimize unnecessary burden. At the same time, the regulation increases compliance accountability, with defined administrative sanctions for non-compliance.

Who This Update Is Relevant For

The draft regulation is particularly relevant for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Legal, Supply Chain, and IT teams, as well as companies managing pharmaceuticals, biologics, health supplements, cosmetics, and processed foods in the Indonesian market.

Next Steps

Companies should conduct an immediate review of current product labels, regulatory dossiers, and ingredient sourcing documentation to identify gaps against the proposed requirements. Internal coordination across regulatory, legal, and supply chain teams is essential to prepare timely feedback before the deadline and to plan label updates within the 12-month transition period following enactment.

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FAQs

What products are covered under the BPOM draft labeling regulation?

The draft applies to pharmaceuticals, biologics, traditional medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, and processed foods that are manufactured, imported, or distributed in Indonesia.

What ingredient origin information must be disclosed on labels?

Labels must clearly state ingredient origins, including animal or human origin, halal or non-halal status, and pork-derived ingredients where applicable.

What are the requirements for alcohol content labeling?

Alcohol content must be disclosed as a percentage or warning statement, depending on the product category, including drugs, supplements, and processed foods.

How can RegASK help companies manage this BPOM labeling update?

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