SNI Certification — Indonesian National Standard Compliance

SNI Certification refers to compliance with Indonesian National Standards (Standar Nasional Indonesia), which are issued and managed by BSN (Badan Standardisasi Nasional), the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia.
For regulated products, SNI certification is mandatory and serves as a key requirement for legal importation, distribution, and sale in the Indonesian market.

Regulatory Authority Overview

SNI standards are established by BSN and enforced by relevant Indonesian authorities, including customs and market surveillance agencies. Mandatory SNI certification applies to selected product categories identified as critical to consumer safety, health, energy efficiency, and environmental protection.

Products subject to mandatory SNI must be certified and properly labeled before entering the Indonesian market.

Products Commonly Requiring Mandatory SNI Certification

Mandatory SNI certification applies to a wide range of products, including but not limited to:

• Electrical and electronic products

• Household appliances and power equipment

• Building materials and construction products

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Children’s products and selected consumer goods

• Automotive components and industrial products

The applicable SNI standard and certification scheme depend on product type, usage, and regulatory scope.

SNI Certification Scope and Requirements

An SNI certification project typically verifies compliance with:

• Applicable Indonesian national standards (SNI)

• Product safety and performance requirements

• Electrical and mechanical safety (where applicable)

• Labeling and marking requirements

• Factory production control or quality management systems

Depending on the product category, certification may involve product testing, factory audit, or both.

Typical SNI Certification Process

1) Product Applicability and Standard Identification

Initial assessment to determine whether the product falls under mandatory SNI and to identify the applicable standard(s) and certification pathway.

2) Testing and Technical Evaluation

Product testing is conducted according to relevant SNI test methods. In some cases, testing may reference IEC or ISO-based methods adopted into Indonesian standards.

3) Factory Audit (When Required)

For products subject to factory assessment, an on-site audit may be required to verify production consistency and quality control systems.

4) Certification Decision and SNI Marking

Upon successful evaluation, an SNI certificate is issued. Certified products must carry the SNI mark in accordance with labeling regulations.

Key Compliance Considerations

• Mandatory SNI applies only to regulated product categories

• Certification is product- and factory-specific

• Changes to product design or manufacturing location may require re-evaluation

• Ongoing compliance and surveillance obligations may apply

Proper upfront assessment is critical to avoid customs clearance issues or market enforcement actions.

Why SNI Certification Matters

Products that do not comply with mandatory SNI requirements may face:

• Import rejection or customs detention

• Market withdrawal or product recall

• Administrative penalties

• Distributor or retailer refusal

SNI certification is a critical component of Indonesia market access strategy.

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